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[rusthebuss]

Hampton tech convention

[hoobo]

Article

This is some big news because it legitmizes HR's place in technological research.  Boston isn't even connected to this network yet.  Norfolk is also connected to private 10gigabit networks like that of Level 3.

National LambdaRail Site

[urbanvb]

hoobo, on Dec 9 2005, 01:31 AM, said:

Article

This is some big news because it legitmizes HR's place in technological research.  Boston isn't even connected to this network yet.  Norfolk is also connected to private 10gigabit networks like that of Level 3.

National LambdaRail Site

Great news. And with NSU and ODU pushing research like never before the timing could never be better.

[vdogg]

guynvb, on Dec 9 2005, 04:01 AM, said:

Great news. And with NSU and ODU pushing research like never before the timing could never be better.

I'm curious though cause NSU wasn't listed as one on the colleges getting this line. I had thought that with the Rise Center they would've been on the list.  

[urbanvb]

vdogg, on Dec 9 2005, 05:22 AM, said:

I'm curious though cause NSU wasn't listed as one on the colleges getting this line. I had thought that with the Rise Center they would've been on the list.  

No, recently though there was an article in the Pilot about some type of supernode they had developed which was also some sort of high speed connection. Russ may be more familiar with this type of technology. Here is the article via IB. The good thing though in all of this is that research and technology is pushing forward in our communities.

Edited by guynvb, 09 December 2005 - 07:27 AM.

[vdogg]

guynvb, on Dec 9 2005, 08:22 AM, said:

No, recently though there was an article in the Pilot about some type of supernode they had developed which was also some sort of high speed connection. Russ may be more familiar with this type of technology. Here is the article via IB. The good thing though in all of this is that research and technology is pushing forward in our communities.

It really does seem to have picked up lately. It seems like they're really pushing for a sort of HR research triangle.

[urbanvb]

vdogg, on Dec 9 2005, 08:30 AM, said:

It really does seem to have picked up lately. It seems like they're really pushing for a sort of HR research triangle.

I really hope the momentum really continues to build on itself.

[rusthebuss]

vdogg, on Dec 9 2005, 08:30 AM, said:

It really does seem to have picked up lately. It seems like they're really pushing for a sort of HR research triangle.

This is what I have been waiting for. NSU and ODU need to team their research facalities up and explode with tech research. They actually work together alot more than people think too. Lets hope this will be a huge catalyst for the future of HR.

I'm wondering when we will see Internet 2 in the private sector

[hoobo]

rusthebuss, on Dec 9 2005, 08:50 AM, said:

This is what I have been waiting for. NSU and ODU need to team their research facalities up and explode with tech research. They actually work together alot more than people think too. Lets hope this will be a huge catalyst for the future of HR.

I'm wondering when we will see Internet 2 in the private sector

Internet 2?  Is that 10gigabit?  Doesn't Level 3 have a 10gigabit network?

[rusthebuss]

I was talking for residential and all that is that they are running out of domain spaces and such.

[urbanvb]

Is Internet2 10 gigs?

[rusthebuss]

Here is some information

[vdogg]

Six local institutions to tap into data pipeline . Some highlights:

"An enthusiastic Warner said Hampton Roads could become the world leader in modeling and simulation.
“I want us to smoke Orlando,” he said, referring to the Florida city generally recognized as the national hub of the industry. “If we get this right, the region’s future is unlimited."

and

"The line has 40 channels that can each move 10 gigabits of data per second, for a total capacity of 400 gigabits per second."   That is just pure insanity! If I hooked my computer up to that line it would explode.  

[PeninsulaKiddo]

vdogg, on Dec 10 2005, 06:13 PM, said:

Six local institutions to tap into data pipeline . Some highlights:

"An enthusiastic Warner said Hampton Roads could become the world leader in modeling and simulation.
“I want us to smoke Orlando,” he said, referring to the Florida city generally recognized as the national hub of the industry. “If we get this right, the region’s future is unlimited."

and

"The line has 40 channels that can each move 10 gigabits of data per second, for a total capacity of 400 gigabits per second."   That is just pure insanity! If I hooked my computer up to that line it would explode.  

MOST DEFINITELY great news!  Isn't there something like 60,000 jobs in Orlando metro related to simulation and such?  Man... if we could come close to that, the loss of a flattop would seem like an afterthought.  Even with a loss like that, it might not be a nail in the coffin.  A problem, yes, but we've got solutions it seems.

And to think... Hampton Roads was generally regarded as "behind the curve of technology"...  

[rusthebuss]

I'm really hoping this will bring change to the HR region. This could be some nice paying jobs for the area! This is also a way to be nationally recognized too!

[urbanvb]

umm... that article said the world leader. that is just insane! we are a diamond in the rough and just need the right things to happen. seems like things are really beginning to turn in our favor now though.
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Edited by guynvb, 11 December 2005 - 12:01 AM.

[rusthebuss]

guynvb, on Dec 11 2005, 12:31 AM, said:

umm... that article said the world leader. that is just insane! we are a diamond in the rough and just need the right things to happen. seems like things are really beginning to turn in our favor now though.
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Yeah I know but it never fails that we fall short....I really want this to turn us around. We have to be smart about this and use the full potential to make this region what it should be. This is the perfect time for us to become regional......it is very critical.

[vdogg]

rusthebuss, on Dec 11 2005, 10:30 AM, said:

Yeah I know but it never fails that we fall short....I really want this to turn us around. We have to be smart about this and use the full potential to make this region what it should be. This is the perfect time for us to become regional......it is very critical.

Honestly Rus I really have the feeling that this is a turning point for our region. Even more so than all the residential highrises that have been/are being built. You can just feel the momentum behind this initiative and you can tell that these people are dedicated to making this happen. I believe that in 5-10 years the announcement of office developments downtown will far outnumber the residential developments, if we get this right.

[urbanvb]

I feel a shift too in this direction. ODU has been reporting in its state of the region address that we need more research and now it is going to contribute towards that. And with others getting on board as well let's hope the momentum continues.

[Telmnstr]

hoobo, on Dec 9 2005, 01:31 AM, said:

Article

This is some big news because it legitmizes HR's place in technological research.  Boston isn't even connected to this network yet.  Norfolk is also connected to private 10gigabit networks like that of Level 3.

National LambdaRail Site

I checked that out, but heads up that Level3 doesn't come to Norfolk. They service Northern Virginia only (according to their sales rep).

Hampton Roads does not appear to have any tier1 service providers except maybe MCI.

The lambadarail appears to be internet2, so educational/research only.

I emailed the POC w/ NSU regarding the RISE center. I'm trying to find out exactly what it would offer. Are all of the service offerings at it going to be the standard Cox/Telcove offerings at the same prices as everywhere else? If so then it really doesn't live up to the hype. The press was banging on the fact that Telcove delivered a OC-48 to a hut on campus. There is fiber everywhere, it's just the cost of using it and the fact that the peering and reliability of the local carriers isn't up to that of what you would find in a bigger market.

If I get an answer I will let everyone know what I find.