Description:

Grid Computing is network centric. However, networks traditionally play a very passive role: They are the ‘plumbing’ that connects resources. And with bandwidth increasing at a rate that bests Moore’s Law, networks are exceedingly good plumbing. But there’s more to networks than just bandwidth. For example, it’s possible to allocate wavelengths of light in real time on optical networks, and have serious discussions on semi-autonomous wireless sensor networks. These examples hint at the possibilities for smart networks – i.e., networks as bona fide resources. In this session, a distinguished panel of experts will discuss current, emerging and future prospects for smart networks in Grid Computing.