United Kingdom – HIPNET (Heterogeneous IP Networks)

Overall scope

The UK has made substantial progress in creating one of the most competitive broadband markets in the world and is seeing 3G mobile starting to make a real impact on services.

The HIPNet project supports the advancement knowledge and skills in the validation and verification of complex next generation networks through a combination of experimental development and modelling.

R&D Scope

Network Architecture. HIPNET focuses on traffic modelling and testing techniques needed to deliver Quality of Service (QoS) for multiple services at a controlled economic cost. Conditions such as traffic growth and major disruption will be taken into account. An end-to-end service delivery test-bed is being developed.

Expected impact

Next generation networks will enable new types of services and business models. QoS enhancements will critical enablers of dependable online services such as health monitoring and emergency services to happen.

Involved constituency

Technology Strategy Board, British Telecom, University of Essex, others.