SAIL answers on Heilmeier questions - presentation given by Thomas Edwall on behalf of the SAIL project at the 6th FP7 concertation meeting.

1. Future Internet Cluster meeting "Heilmeier questions" FP7-ICT-2009-5-257448-SAIL www.sail-project.eu 10-10-22 20-Oct-2010, Brussels

2. What relevant problems does the project solve? Ensure close coupling between technical research findings and social trends / business drivers In current networks information retrieval is based on inefficient client/server model. In our approach copies of information objects are placed at network locations where access is efficient e.g. network caches - giving better QoE Information authenticity assured independently of location Co-existence & interoperability of heterogeneous transport technologies Simplification of Network Management of heterogeneous technologies Increased resilience and efficiency Path diversity (multi-path, multi-point) Cloud networking = Cloud computing + virtualized networking Flexibility, Elasticity Dramatically reduces overhead and configuration Supports even complex topologies of virtual networks Fault analysis, fault handling across virtual boundaries

3. What are the alternative solutions? For NetInf it is DNS (for objects) and “ Yellow Pages ” (for personal information), but there are no solutions today with connections between object and personal . Furthermore, no solutions for sensors . Ocons, multi-path doesn’t exist or with poor efficiency CloNe, static network and computing environment, manual provisioning What is the added value with the proposed solution? Opens up for new value chains and business cases Possibility to automate provisioning of (OTT) network services Caching infrastructures reduces network load on narrow links

4. What are the barriers technically and commercially to the project solution? Technically Migration aspects, implementation complexity , unrealistic assumptions Commercially Roles and business models. Disruptive innovation happens in parallel. Regulatory aspects. Situation in world economy. What are the business opportunities for the project solution? Better Services! Improved QoE for end-users Flexible and efficient way of building and deploying networks Potential for increased Service differentiation Customized and automated service deployment Reduced OPEX  better margins on Services  higher Service value More secure and richer communication paths Higher trust in Internet based Services in general  potential for rationalization of e.g. societal services used by European citizens (tax collections, elections etc).