Don Kasprzak

Conversations regarding Globalization, Internet2 and Education

June 27, 2008
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My latest read – China, Inc.

In today’s world it seems everything is about China. There are so many emerging topics of interest Americans need to understand about this giant economy and manufacturing base. Ted Fishman’s China, Inc.: How the Rise of the Next Superpower Challenges … Continue reading

June 19, 2008
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Moved to tears

This past Father’s Day was wonderful. My son Maxwell is the joy of my life and the center of my universe. If your are also a father – do you remember the beautiful moment when your child began walking? I … Continue reading

June 18, 2008
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Astronomy without borders

Internet2 has partnered to transfer real time data between China and New South Wales.  Crossing the globe merging multiple countries and processing huge amounts of data.  Very cool to see advanced research and education networks grabbing 512 megs per second … Continue reading

June 16, 2008
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Internet2: 200 Gigabit backbone by 2014

The demand for bandwidth usage has been a funny issue of late. Comcast, TimeWarner and AT&T have announced new bandwidth taxing to consumers while on the research side Internet2 and the Department of Energy’s ESnet are planning to upgrade their … Continue reading