News 2.0

ABSTRACT

The U.S. has been slow to upgrade its IP network infrastructure to the now-mature IPv6 protocol. IPv6’s advantages, including address space, security, quality of service, and improved network management, thus far have failed to win over key players. Why? A recent study by INS (International Network Services) might provide the answer. The study found that for many companies, switching to IPv6 would not result in a high enough return on investment to justify the expense.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  A. General Literature
  A.0 GENERAL

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.5 Local and Wide-Area Networks
          Subjects: Internet (e.g., TCP/IP)

  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.5 On-line Information Services

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.5 Security and Protection (D.4.6, K.4.2)