Related Activities
European Union
- European Union Online - General information about the EU.
- Information Society Technologies (IST) - Developing the knowledge economy in Europe.
- Research Networking in FP6 - Provision of computer and communications infrastructures to European researchers.
IST Projects
- IPv6 Cluster - Brings together IPv6-related projects.
- 6NET - Demonstrating use of IPv6 technology in a production environment.
- Euro6IX - Establishment of IPv6-enabled Internet Exchanges (IXs).
- GÉANT - Operating pan-European network to interconnect NRENs.
- 6HOP - Researching heterogeneous wireless IPv6 networks consisting of several wireless technologies.
- 6INIT - Investigated IPv6 networks for supporting multimedia services with QoS and security.
- 6LINK - Organised IPv6 clustering activities.
- 6POWER - Investigating deployment of IPv6 over power lines.
- 6QM - Research and development of measurement technologies for QoS in IPv6 networks.
- 6WINIT - Validating introduction of new mobile wireless Internet technologies.
- @HOM - Promoting broadband home networks and development of seamless network architecture.
- ANDROID - Proving use of application layers to provide dynamic customisation of services.
- DAIDALOS - Integrating network technologies to give users access to personalised voice, data, and multimedia services.
- DRIVE - Provision of in-vehicle multimedia services.
- Eurov6 - Building an IPv6 showcase of applications and services.
- Future Home - Developing open wireless specification for connecting home devices.
- GCAP - Developing new end-to-end multicast and multimedia transport protocols.
- HARMONICS - Developing dynamically reconfigurable fibre infrastructure.
- INTERMON - Developing a scalable inter-domain QoS architecture with integrated monitoring.
- ISSeG - Creating and disseminating practical site security recommendations, to complement Grid computer security.
- LONG - Investigating problems related to the design, configuration and deployment of next generation networks.
- MESCAL - Propose and validate scalable solutions enabling flexible deployment and delivery of inter-domain QoS.
- MIND - Researching extension of IP-based radio access networks to include ad-hoc and wireless elements.
- Moby Dick - Developing mechanisms for seamless handover, QoS, AAA and charging in wireless Internet infrastructures.
- NGN-LAB - A testbed of interconnected laboratories for IPv6.
- NGNI - A forum for next-generation networking initiatives.
- NOMAD - Integration of technologies allowing users to freely roam across network infrastructures.
- OverDRiVE - Coordination of UMTS and existing radio networks to provide mobile multimedia services.
- SATIP6 - Developing efficient IPv6 protocols for satellite communication.
- SEEREN - Provision of research and education network infrastructure in South-Eastern Europe.
- SEINIT - Developing trusted and dependable security framework.
- TORRENT - Building testbed for multi-service residential access networks.
- Tsunami - Investigating deployment of new features of IPv6.
- Wireless Cabin - Developing wireless network technologies for aircraft cabins.
- xMotion - Developing networking technologies for emergency services.
IPv6 Activities
- 6Bone - Experimental IPv6 testbed, now deprecated.
- IPv6 Transit Access Point (6TAP) - Experimental IPv6 Internet Exchange.
- IPv6 Forum - Worldwide consortium of Internet vendors and networks promoting IPv6.
- European IPv6 Task Force - European consortium of national IPv6 task forces.
- APAN IPv6 Working Group - Working on IPv6 deployment issues in Asia-Pacific region.
- Internet2 IPv6 Working Group - Working on IPv6 deployment issues in USA.
- RIPE IPv6 Working Group - Working on IPv6 deployment issues in Europe.
- TERENA TF-NGN - Coordinates IPv6 activities amongst European NRENs.
- GGF IPv6 Working Group - Ensuring GGF specifications will work with IPv6.
Standardisation Bodies
- European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) - Develops telecommunications standards for Europe and elsewhere.
- International Telecommunications Union (ITU) - Coordinates international telecommunications.
- Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) - Develops and promotes Internet standards.
- Internet Research Task Force (IRTF) - Sister activity to IETF to study long-term issues related to the Internet.
- Global Grid Forum (GGF) - Develops specifications for Grid computing.
Other useful links
- IPv6: Facts and Fiction
- IPv6 Assignment and Allocation Policy
- How-to IPv6 in Globus Toolkit 3
- IPv6 Policy Recommendations
- Transitioning to IPv6: Best Practices for Federal Agencies
- RTI study pegs Internet protocol transfer cost at $25B in US
- European IPv6 Roadmap 2006 Recommendations
- European IPv6 Convergence Report
- IPv6: Opportunities and Challenges for Enterprises and Service Providers
- go6: The IPv6 Portal