Message from The Chairperson
- Professor of Keio University and Program Director of National Institute of Information and Communications Technology -
Message from The Chairperson |
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Chairperson of the Forum Tomonori AOYAMA, Dr.Eng. - Professor of Keio University and Program Director of National Institute of Information and Communications Technology - |
| In the 21st century, not only industries but individuals will become increasingly more interested in info-communications. In addition, even now, society and the lifestyles of individuals are taking a dramatic turn due to the rapid increase in the number of broadband Internet users. Owing to the greater dissemination and sophistication of the Internet, info-communications is changing from the conventional voice-based interface to the new large-volume transmission of data that includes still and moving images. Internet traffic has been forecasted to increase explosively and will necessitate the renovation of info-communications technologies that can realize a high-speed, wide-band info-communications network. Ultra-high-speed and large-capacity photonic networks that transmit information optically are needed to realize this high-speed, wide-band transmission and to replace networks whose processing speed capacity is now outstripped. Early development of this technology is expected to realize next-generation, ultra-high-speed, wide-band photonic networks. Currently, in Japan, telecom equipment vendors and telecom carriers, universities, and independent research institutes are conducting research aimed at developing the technology independently. I suppose that this is necessary for Japan's contribution to the progress of global IT through promoting the R&D activities and standardization via cooperation among these industry, education, and research entities. "The Photonic Internet Forum" is a non-profit consortium of industry and academy dedicated to contribute to the progress of info-communications technology domestically and internationally by: |
| - | supporting many activities linked to photonic network technology |
| - | rallying like-minded researchers from industries, universities, independent research institutes, experts, and government |
| - | researching and investigating the status and trends in technical development inside and outside the country |
| - | information exchanges between members of the Forum |
| - | dissemination and enlightenment |
| - | roadmapping the future R&D directions and policies |
| - | contributing to international standardization |