2002 - cesnet

ently, but taking into account offered quantity discounts. Preferred fibertype is G.655.3. Select fiber lines to create core rings.4. Procure lambda services for PoPs, for witch there is no acceptable offer offiber leasing.5. Procure lambdas for “continental distances”, e.g., more than 2000 km, andfor intercontinental lines.In 2002, the researchers expanded their foreign contacts with the direct collaborationwith researchers of the Netherlands SURFnet network, which is the bestnetwork in Europe in many of its parameters and applications. The researchersparticipate in the DataGrid, SCAMPI, and 6NET projects supported by the EU,and preparation of the ASTON project within the 6 th EU Framework Program,which concentrates on the support of innovations of the pan-European researchand education network – GÉANT.The researchers commenced their collaboration on the research and developmentof a global lambda network at the end of 2002. The centre of the globallambda network in Prague is called CzechLight. This gives scientists and researchersfrom the Czech Republic further possibilities for participating in theworld effort to assemble international scientific and research teams using apowerful communication and information infrastructure. Involvement in suchteams will considerably contribute to the increase in utilization of gigabit circuitsand development of new applications.In 2003, we want to concentrate principally on the following areas, which havea strategic importance for the development of the high-speed network and itsapplications according to our opinion:• Optical networks and their development• IP version 6• MetaCentrum• Videoconferencing• Voice services• End-to-end performanceAn essential task within all areas is the application of the results of our workabroad, participation in international projects and related expansion of presentationand publishing activities.218 High-speed National Research Network and its New Applications 2002