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Archived News Stories and Releases: 1998 - 2013

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ESnet’s New Map Gives Up-to-the-Minute Network Data

January 16, 2013

A new interactive map developed by the Department of Energy’s ESnet (Energy Sciences Network) provides a detailed, up-to-the-minute look at the level of traffic traversing the various sections of the network as it connects 40 research sites around the country. ESnet is currently the world’s fastest coast-to-coast science network with a national backbone with 100 gigabit-per-second capability.  Read More

ESnet Contributes to Breakthroughs of the Year

January 14, 2013

Every year,Sciencemagazine editors and staff sift through numerous scientific accomplishments and ultimately crown one “Breakthrough of the Year.” Of the top 10 finalists for 2012,
ESnet provided critical network support for two accomplishments, including the winner.  Read More

ESnet Named One of Top Government IT Innovators – Again

January 9, 2013

For the second time in four years, ESnet has been named one of the year’s top government IT innovators by InformationWeek Government magazine. In late 2012, the magazine announced its top 15 innovators in government IT, with ESnet cited for its new 100 gigabit-per-second nationwide network funded as the Advanced Networking Initiative and launched into full production in November 2012. “When…  Read More

Susan Lucas Named ESnet’s Deputy Director for Operations

January 7, 2013

Susan Lucas has been named as the new Scientific Networking Division (SND) Deputy Director for Operations, SND and ESnet Director Greg Bell announced Jan. 6. Lucas, whose appointment is effective Jan. 14, worked at the Joint Genome Institute as head of the Production Department, as well as leader of the Strategic Planning, Operations, and Capabilities Group. “Our selection committee reviewed…  Read More

ESnet Staff to Share Views, Expertise at International Networking Conference

January 4, 2013

Networking staff from ESnet, Internet2 and the Asia Pacific Advanced Network’s will host TIP2013, from Jan. 13-18 in Honolulu.   Read More