Sponsors

Sponsored by

	founded by 6 vendors and 1 service provider in 2002, is promoting R&D on next-generation photonic network control protocols based on photonic technologies for managed networks.
	is the leading technology validation lab in the next generation IP and optical networking. Its goal is to advance internetworking through technology validation and product verification and to promote development and rapid deployment of innovative networking technologies.

Supported by

	is a non-profit organization contributing to the progress of info-communication technology to realize all optical ultra-high-speed networks.
	Kei-han-na Open Lab Interoperability Working Group was established 2003 for research and standardization of optical inter carrier interface. We have total 9 organizations that are 2 service providers, 5 vendors, a national institute and 1 university. This consortium covers control protocol as well as physical interface interoperability.
	Support Center for Advanced Telecommunications Technology Research, Foundation.
	The Telecommunications Advancement Foundation (TAF) is a public interest incorporated foundation aimed at disseminating and developing information and communications centering on research grant projects.