Global Research Network Operations Center (Global NOC)
The Global NOC at Indiana University provides 24x7 network
engineering and operations services for advanced research and
education (R&E) networks and international interconnections,
including Internet2 Abilene, National LambdaRail, TransPAC and
AMPATH networks, the STAR TAP and MANLAN layer 3
international exchange points, and the Starlight optical
exchange. In addition, Global NOC staff support activities of the
iVDGL Grid Operations Center and the REN-ISAC cybersecurity
Watch Desk. By virtue of the R&E network, grid, and
cybersecurity activities, the Global NOC possesses a unique
and embracing view of R&E cyberinfrastructure.
The mission of the Global NOC is to create and maintain the
world's most advanced network engineering and operations
service organization for global high performance R&E
networking, thereby enabling the advancement of global
research and education networks and the applications that
utilize those networks.