Japan Working to Replace the Internet Kyodo News (08/20/07)
as it appeared in the August 22, 2007 edition of ACM TechNews.
Japan plans to develop a next-generation network that would replace the Internet. Yoshihide Suga, Japan's communications minister, says an organization that will bring together business, academic, and government interests will be established this fall. The group will head the efforts to pursue research and development for the new network. The ministry sees the Internet as lacking in data throughputs and security. The new network, which could be ready for commercial use in 2020, would be faster, offer more reliable data transmission, hold up better against computer virus attacks, and suffer fewer breakdowns. Japanese officials also see the initiative as a way for the nation to take the lead in developing new Internet technology and setting global standards, which they hope will better position local hardware and software providers in the global market. Click Here to View Full Article
