US Ignite Presentation - US Ignite Applicaiton Summit 2013
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US Ignite is a public-private partnership that aims to accelerate the deployment and adoption of next-generation applications through test beds and partnerships. Its goals include developing infrastructure, next-gen applications, and economic leadership. It has 15 industry partners and collaborates with over 25 cities and communities. Key relationships include Mozilla, Internet2, Open Networking Foundation, and others. Selected events include a White House launch, developer workshops, and various hackathons and challenges.
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US Ignite Presentation - US Ignite Applicaiton Summit 2013
- 1. Bill Wallace and Glenn Ricart
- 3. 3 Research and Education Networks Equipment Manufacturers Foundations & Nonprofits Municipalities Current Partners Network Operators
- 4. 60 next-generation applications 200 community test beds Coordinate best practices 4 OUR GOALS Infrastructure Next-Gen Applications Economic Leadership
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- 8. 8 Thank You!
- 9. 9 15 Industry Partners 25+ Cities and Communities
- 11. 11 Selected Events White House Launch Developer Workshop Gig Tank 2012 KC Hackathon Hackanooga Cajun Codefest Fiber to the Home Council FCC Gigabit Challenge Application Summit
- 12. Bill Wallace and Glenn Ricart
- 13. 13
- 14. Introduction to Demos Glenn Ricart CTO, US Ignite
- 15. Demos • 13 Watch on-stage (until noon & 3 pm to 5:45 pm) • 15 Interact in-person (noon until 3:00 pm) 15
Editor's Notes
- We’re at a time in our country’s history when we need to build the interstate system all over again. But if we truly built the internet’s ultrafast interstate now, it would be like having an auto interstate for a population that only drives horses and buggies or Tin Lizzies. We aim to “ignite” and connect the various parties in building truly compelling, next-gen applications that can run on top of the ultra-fast networks. To do this, US Ignite is the “+”s in this equation. We are the conveners of the communities and their needs with the providers of new technologies that address those needs – and we coordinate to help match the right resources to create the applicationsUS Ignite’s priority areas are healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, energy, and
- Ecosystem: We use five approaches to facilitate creation of next-generation applications, including: 1. University applications funded by NSF grants over the past four years.2. Corporate lab or value-added developer initiatives.3. Community-led apps to meet specific community problems.4. US-Ignite-generated ideas that have evolved as a result of its clearinghouse role. 5. Mozilla Ignite challenge that has generated 100s of great new app ideas. Now I’d like to quickly provide a sample of the kinds of next-generation applications under development—Imagine the following: