7 reasons why R&E networks and Universities are critical to future of broadband

[There has been considerable discussion about the future of broadband in terms of infrastructure i.e. fiber, wireless, community owned etc . However, there has been little discussion, to borrow a phrase from Internet 2 , on Net+ broadband services.

Great example of public-private network-computer partnership to support big data research

[Here is a great example of how optical exchange points and advanced networks (STAR LIGHT) working in partnership with public clouds can accelerate fundamental research.

Network as a Service (OpenNaaS) - software defined networks taken to new level

[It is exciting to see the Mantychore team in Europe undertake to move software defined networks to a new level of sophistication and ease of use.