How the UK's academic network manages massive data demands for research and streaming
High-performance computing for research and student entertainment both rely on the same infrastructure. Jeremy Sharp from Jisc explains how the Janet network connects UK universities and manages the immense data traffic flowing through its specialized data centers.
The Janet network, managed by Jisc, serves as the backbone connecting academia across the United Kingdom. It must balance the intense requirements of big data research with the high-bandwidth needs of thousands of students using services like Netflix.
Jeremy Sharp, Jisc's Director of Strategic Technologies, provides an inside look at the data center installations that make this connectivity possible. The video, filmed and edited by Sean Riley, highlights the technical architecture required to support both scholarly pursuits and everyday digital consumption.
