Event Information - Proceedings - Part 04: Panel Discussion "The T3 Backbone Service--The Internet Matures" (November 29, 2007)

Abstract

Panel discussion of NSFNET's transition to the T3 Backbone Service, which represented a new operational paradigm for the NSF as the program shifted from a specific network infrastructure to a service. This transition was driven by the rapidly escalating demand in packet volume and connecting networks. These technological and operational “firsts” led to numerous unforeseen challenges and innovative solutions that accelerated the advancement of Internet technology during this formative period. At the same time, the Internet began to mature and grow as a community and a business environment. The panel discusses this period of rapid changes in technology, operational strategies, and financial models, and considers the NSFNET’s path to commercialization