[1st-mile-nm] NMCAC-Darkstrand Announcement
peter
pete at ideapete.com
Fri Nov 28 21:15:12 PST 2008
Hi Tom
That does not seem to gibe with the press releases coming out of Chicago
http://gigaom.com/2008/10/27/darkstrand-rides-national-lambda-rail/
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20081027-darkstrand-lights-up-lambdarail-for-commercial-use.html
This is a direct quote/ " When it ( Darkstrand ) bid for the contract
to offer commercial access to the federal fiber network, Dark Strand
competed against telecommunications providers like Qwest, Level 3 and
AT&T that were also seeking to use the network for IP transport. /Sadly
no one i have talked to knows anything about a bid or contract neither
does Garry and he should know, anyone on this list know ?.
They are not talking about an MOU they are talking about a done deal and
if thats incorrect shouldn't the State put out a disclaimer
The maps posted indicate they are already claiming the exclusive
commercial rights for the entire NLR network although they are a startup
with zero experience at this type of work but are still "Quote Looking
for clients ".
Can you post network map of the switches and on routes they are supposed
to be working on as this would need close cooperation with L3 and Qwest
and as far as they know thats news to them to.
If the pop at 505 ( do you mean the gigapop ) is the source connector
how on earth can they claim NLR access out to businesses unless John B
found a financier
( : ( : pete
Peter Baston
*IDEAS*
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Bowles, Thomas, GOV wrote:
>
> Hi John,
>
> A couple of points.
>
> 1) As Gary said, nothing has changed with regards to use of
> LamdbdaRail. However, as you are aware, LambdaRail is now partnered
> with Darkstrand, who are installing new switches and providing access
> to business on separate waves from LambdaRail. There is info on the
> web about the merger, but basically LambdaRail benefits by having a
> partner to share expenses with, thus reducing the costs to LambdaRail
> member institutions. However, LambdaRail and Darkstrand provide
> different services to different sets of customers.
>
> 2) I expect Darkstrand will get registered in New Mexico, but at this
> point (as far as I am aware) they are not providing services to anyone
> in New Mexico. As soon as they do, I assume they will have to get
> registered.
>
> I also thought I should provide some clarification on the relationship
> between Darkstrand and NMCAC. The MOU is a very general one and simply
> says that we will work together to find projects that are of mutual
> benefit. Darkstrand has three focus areas: broadband internet
> connectivity, marketing and consulting, and high performance
> computing. NMCAC can assist Darsktrand on the HPC side by providing
> access to a supercomputer and computing talent. Darkstand can assist
> NMCAC by acting as a broker between NMCAC and businesses who need to
> draw on HPC expertise. All of that is done under a set of specified
> conditions that are aligned with the mission of the NMCAC - i.e., we
> only partner with firms in which the State will benefit through
> economic development and education and workforce development. The only
> connectivity that the NMCAC provides is through the fiber link from
> Rio Rancho to the PoP at 505 Marquette. Any institution or business
> partnering with the NMCAC needs to arrange for their own connectivity
> from their location to the PoP at 505 Marquette. In that sense,
> whether it is Darkstrand or some other company is irrelevant to the
> NMAC - we provide HPC expertise, not broadband connectivity. This is
> in line with the desire of the NMCAC to partner with any and all
> businesses that will provide benefit to the State.
>
> Best wishes,
> Tom
>
> Thomas J. Bowles, Ph.D.
> Science Advisor to NM Governor Bill Richardson
> State Capitol Building
> Suite 400
> Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
> Tel: (505) 476-2244
> Fax: (505) 476-2226
> Email: Thomas.Bowles at state.nm.us
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: 1st-mile-nm-bounces at mailman.dcn.org on behalf of John Brown
> Sent: Thu 11/27/2008 7:52 PM
> To: Richard Lowenberg
> Cc: 1st-mile-nm at mailman.dcn.org
> Subject: Re: [1st-mile-nm] NMCAC-Darkstrand Announcement
>
> Nice announcement.
>
> It does miss some important details.
>
> 1. Does this mean that UNM/ABQ-G / NM Lambda Rail has now approved
> commercial use of its network ???
>
> 2. If 1 is true, then when would Sandoval County expect to connect ?
> Last I remember the hold up for Sandoval County connecting was
> the commercial intent by Sandoval County....
>
> 3. If 1 is true, where is the publicly available document that describes
> how a tax payer funded service is now available for private sector /
> corporate use. Same document should also allow any other private
> sector entity to connect.
>
> 4. Why isn't DarkStrand registered to do business in NM ??
>
>
> I'm not bashing anyone and see this release as an indicator that such a
> valuable tax payer funded resource is now available to other private
> sector entities.
>
>
>
> Richard Lowenberg wrote:
> > Darkstrand-NM
> >
> > New Mexico Computing Applications Center Brings One of the World's
> Fastest
> > Supercomputers to Darkstrand Network
> >
> > New Partnership Brings Greater Speed, Bandwidth and Research
> Brainshare Critical
> > for Corporate America to Maintain Global Competitive Advantage
> >
> >
> www.marketwatch.com/news/story/New-Mexico-Computing-Applications-Center/story.aspx?guid={D4AF20EE-6BA1-4250-835E-D62F6400253E}
> >
> > Nov. 19, 2008
> >
> > AUSTIN, Texas, Nov 19, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, Darkstrand, a
> pioneer in
> > corporate high-speed connectivity bridging research and
> commercialization,
> > announced a strategic partnership agreement with the New Mexico
> Computing
> > Applications Center (NMCAC), a premier research institution dedicated to
> > applications-driven high-speed computer problem solving. NMCAC
> currently hosts
> > the 12th fastest supercomputer in the world, according to the
> biannual TOP500
> > Project, known as "Encanto," and this alliance opens a virtual
> gateway for
> > corporate America to the vast supercomputing resources and expertise
> that NMCAC
> > holds. Corporations with connectivity to the Darkstrand fiber optic
> network will
> > now have the power to drive innovative, high-performance computing (HPC)
> > initiatives in real-time collaboration with NMCAC supercomputer and its
> > affiliated institutions.
> >
> > "The state of New Mexico and NMCAC are on the forefront of an economic
> > development explosion," said Bill Richardson, Governor of New
> Mexico. "By
> > bringing together New Mexico's scientific talent, the power of
> Encanto, and
> > this advanced networking technology we are creating a new model of
> innovation
> > that can bring sources of revenue to New Mexico from companies, not
> only within
> > our state borders, but throughout the world."
> >
> > Darkstrand changes the game, allowing companies to leverage research
> labs and
> > universities nationwide. For the first time, corporations can actively
> > collaborate in the entire R&D cycle, beginning with discovery,
> moving through
> > prototype development and ending with commercialization. This new
> collaborative
> > R&D and collaborative model is taking shape because of the power of the
> > Darkstrand network to drive massive production data seamlessly between
> > geographic locations on dedicated 10 G circuits. This capability enables
> > companies located anywhere in the United States to work intimately with
> > researchers and HPC applications at NMCAC member institutions.
> >
> > "Darkstrand was created to liberate innovation in American
> corporations by
> > leveraging the technology and minds of academia that can connect
> ideas with
> > computing capability," said Michael Stein, CEO and Founder of
> Darkstrand.
> > "Today's partnership with NMCAC further extends the reach of our
> network,
> > giving companies the unleashed power and speed they need to solve
> workflow
> > problems using high-performance computing tools."
> >
> > In the coming months, Darkstrand and NMCAC will work on a joint
> implementation
> > plan that creates a seamless corporate path from discovery to
> > commercialization. Darkstrand and NMCAC will also work with the
> state of New
> > Mexico on public sector initiatives like education and healthcare,
> with the
> > goal of extending the state's reach into all geographic areas for
> access to
> > information and critical services.
> >
> > "Our supercomputer was created to drive groundbreaking research for
> education
> > and commerce in the state of New Mexico, and our ability to partner
> with the
> > Darkstrand Network will advance innovation and collaboration by
> providing the
> > hardware and the subject matter expertise that corporations are
> looking for,"
> > said Thomas J. Bowles, PhD, Science Advisor for Governor Richardson.
> "NMCAC
> > brings to the corporate doorstep a wide range of R&D expertise in
> sectors like
> > health, biotechnology, digital film and media, energy, and oil and gas."
> >
> > In addition to direct access to the NMCAC, the Darkstrand
> partnership will
> > connect companies with NMCAC-affiliate research institutions,
> including Los
> > Alamos National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, University
> of New
> > Mexico, New Mexico State University and New Mexico Institute of
> Mining and
> > Technology. Encanto, the NMCAC and its affiliates will connect
> directly to the
> > Darkstrand Network, which is currently upgrading its backbone to 40
> Gig speed.
> > The NMCAC Encanto supercomputer is located at Intel Corporation's
> Fab 7 plant in
> > Rio Rancho. The 172 Teraflop supercomputer was built using advanced
> technology
> > from Intel and Silicon Graphics, Inc. (SGI). The NMCAC is located in
> > Albuquerque, but will be connected in a network of gateway sites at the
> > national labs, universities and colleges across New Mexico and
> ultimately
> > throughout the US and globally. For more information on the NMCAC,
> please
> > visit: http://www.newmexicosupercomputer.com/.
> >
> > In June 2008, Darkstrand developed a business alliance with the NLR,
> acquiring
> > one half of National LambdaRail's (NLR) 15,000-route mile optical
> network that
> > is currently spread across 30 U.S. cities. NLR's unparalleled
> network supports
> > large-scale digital production work for research groups that need
> multi-gigabit
> > speed and access to high-performance computing power. The NLR is the
> backbone of
> > the Darkstrand Network, providing a direct-line from the
> knowledge-driven
> > science world such as NMCAC to results-oriented enterprises that will
> > ultimately enable U.S. companies to innovate and more effectively
> compete
> > globally.
> >
> > About Darkstrand
> > Darkstrand, Inc. leverages enterprise-level network bandwidth to
> close the
> > collaboration gap between corporations and research communities.
> Darkstrand is
> > a pivotal corporate partner for solving real workflow, development and
> > collaborative challenges, linking teams, facilities and suppliers
> into one
> > ecosystem in a high-speed, networked grid environment via the National
> > LambdaRail (NLR), a vast 15,000-route mile optical network spread
> across 30
> > U.S. cities. Darkstrand shortens time to insight and expands
> productivity for
> > companies wanting a competitive edge. Based in Chicago, Illinois,
> Darkstrand
> > was established in 2005, and has raised $12 million to date from private
> > investors. For more information, visit http://www.darkstrand.com.
> >
> > About New Mexico Computing Applications Center
> > The New Mexico Computing Applications Center was approved by New
> Mexico's
> > Legislature in 2007 and began operations in 2008 as a resource for
> > applications-driven high-speed computer problem solving. Working
> closely with
> > the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Sandia National Labs and the
> State's three
> > research universities, the NMCAC is dedicated to serving the needs
> of the
> > people of New Mexico as well as tackling some of the nation's most
> pressing
> > problems like energy and the environment using high-speed
> computing. The
> > Center works with federal institutions, other states and private
> companies to
> > run their own applications or develop new ones using its 172
> teraflop SGi
> > supercomputer named 'Encanto' which is based at Intel's New Mexico
> headquarters
> > in Rio Rancho just a few miles from Albuquerque.
> >
> > SOURCE: Darkstrand, Inc.
> >
> > Copyright Business Wire 2008
> >
> >
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