MCI Connects Cray to IPv6 Network

April 5, 2005

I thought this news item was interesting in that it reports the collaboration of Cray Inc., an important outfit in the supercomputing field,�with service provider MCI in efforts�to advance the development of the next-generation Internet:

MCI Connects Global Supercomputer Leader Cray to IPv6 Next-Generation Network

MCI has been deeply involved with IPv6 interoperability�testing. Cray's customers tend to be in scientific, academic, government, and engineering fields, where advanced computing is necessary -- thus their particular interest in IPv6 interoperability.

The release gives a helpful overview of IPv6:

"IPv6 is Internet Protocol Version 6 which is designed to replace the current Internet protocol called Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4). Known as the next-generation Internet protocol, IPv6 is addressing limitations in IPv4, including limited IP address space for the growing number of devices connecting to the Internet and private IP-enabled networks. IPv6 is also expected to add several improvements including enhanced network routing, network auto-configuration and stronger security. It also allows for better support for mobility and more easily enables renumbering. IPv6 will gradually replace IPv4, with the two protocols co-existing for a number of years during the transition."

AB -- 4/5/05