July, 2007

Fastest Internet Connection In The World

While the Internet2 Network and IEEE pursue varying methods for maximizing network transmission speeds and increasing the bandwidth available for data on the Internet, Californian networking expert Peter Lothberg has set his mother in Sweden up with the fastest Internet connection in the world. Relying on cutting edge modulation techniques, 75 year old Sigbritt Lothberg enjoys speeds up to 40Gbps. This Washington Post article has more on the story and how this network speed was achieved.

100G and 40G Duke It Out

The Higher Speed Study Group (HSSG), a working group within IEEE, has divided into factions battling it out. The original charter of the group is to explore a 100 Gbps ethernet standard. However, many members are pushing for a 40 Gbps ethernet standard to be established as well as a stepping stone to the ultimate goal.

The 100G proponents are resisting the idea, claiming that it will take their focus off of their real purpose and will impact progress toward the 100 Gbps standard. Those in favor of 40G feel that it is a logical step that is on the path toward 100G and gives the market something to deliver in the mean time.

The battle has gotten a little nasty and IEEE has directed the factions to come to a consensus and get things on track, or IEEE may possibly dissolve the working group altogether. Read Controversy threatens 100G standards work for more details.