Definition: Internet2 is the second generation of the Internet, developed by a consortium of more than 200 universities, private companies, and the U.S. government. Internet2 is designed for full-motion video and 3D animations—for research purposes (for now).

What This Means: Clearly (some) schools (already) use video and animations extensively. The interest in and demand for Internet2 functionality will rise but may be momentarily tempered by the speed and capacity of schools’ Internet access.


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