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CABLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE [1 record]

Record 1 2015-01-08

English

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OBS

OCRinet, a high-capacity test network, is the world's first metropolitan area research network driven by advanced switching technologies. It serves as a laboratory for developing and demonstrating equipment, techniques and services. Begun in 1994 and coordinated through the Ottawa-Carleton Research Institute, the test-bed network links 12 nodes through fibre optic cable. Partners in the network include several high-technology companies, educational institutions and government organizations.

French

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OBS

OCRinet est un réseau d'essai de grande capacité. C'est le premier réseau au monde de recherche en région métropolitaine qui repose sur des techniques de commutation de pointe. Il sert de laboratoire pour la mise au point et la démonstration de matériel, de techniques et de services. Mis en œuvre en janvier 1994 et coordonné par l'Institut de recherches d'Ottawa-Carleton, le réseau d'essai relie 12 nœuds à l'aide de câbles à fibres optiques. Plusieurs entreprises de technologie de pointe, des établissements d'enseignement et des organismes gouvernementaux comptent parmi les partenaires du réseau.

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