The document discusses the need for IPv6, the implications and vision for IPv6, and examples of IPv6 deployment. Specifically, it notes that IPv4 addresses will run out by 2012, IPv6 enables new applications and devices, and provides a secure connection from end-to-end. It highlights Japan's earthquake early warning system over IPv6 multicasting as an example of successful IPv6 use today.

1. End of Life for IPv4 – Time for IPv6 Christopher Davis Director of Marketing Global IP Network NTT Communications | NTT America March 20, 2008

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11. Earthquake Warning Alert System © NTT America 2008. All Rights Reserved IPv6 Multicast IPv6 Multicasting Weather Ministry warning warning IPv4  IPv6 The system provides a warning via an IPv6 multicast network before the earthquake arrives. Normal status Warning Notification earthquake sensor network Client calculates the arrival time Multicast Servers Distribution Server

12. IPv6 Connectivity Services in Japan © NTT America 2008. All Rights Reserved * http://www.soumu.go.jp/s-news/2007/070330_12.html Provider for Consumers for Enterprise Customers NTT Communications IPv6 Internet Connectivity (FTTH, ADSL, Wi-Fi, PHS, Dial-up) IPv6 Internet Connectivity NTT-East IPv6 Non-Internet Connectivity (Video Streaming, VOIP, TV Phone, File Sharing) IPv6 VPN NTT-West IPv6 Non-Internet Connectivity (Video Streaming, VOIP, TV Phone, File Sharing) IPv6 VPN KDDI IPv6 Internet Connectivity IIJ IPv6 Internet Connectivity Nifty IPv6 Internet Connectivity (ADSL) Free Bit IPv6 Internet Connectivity (Tunnel Service) IIJ mio IPv6 Internet Connectivity (Tunnel Service) NTT-ME (Xephion) IPv6 Internet Connectivity

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