Indiana University has been chosen by the National Science Foundations's GENI project to research faster and more economic computer networking.
Four new grants have been awarded, for a total of $2.3 million to advance the state's operation and research of computer networks -- focusing on higher speed, cheaper production and better efficiency. This is the third occasion that Indiana has secured funding from the group, against strong annual competition.
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The GENI project is a collaboration of studies that focus on creating an experimental environment to explore global connections. Examples include science, engineering, WiFi, urban radio networks and sensor grids. It supports a wide range of topics and works as a suite in which to collect, analyze and share experimental data.
Some recent projects that were sponsored under the GENI umbrella include:
The new federal grants provide funding for applied research and deployment of emerging technologies like OpenFlow and Software Defined Networking. IU plans to use the grants to expand particular infrastructures and resources that may eventually be available to multiple institutions.
The specific projects include:
The grants IU receives are mainly due to their known dedicated to networking research. It may be a way to improve technology across campus grounds in the U.S and beyond, as well as allowing the academic institution to retain top graduates in computer networking, increasing their own prestige.
This summer, IU hosted its second 'Summer of Networking' internship program, where 13 students were selected to work with IU's best network engineers and security specialists.
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