KuiduNet

KuiduNet is a European research and experimental communication network developed by the High Energy Physics (HEP) community. Its primary purpose is to support research and development of Grid technologies and applications. The network's main objective is to facilitate the transfer of large amounts of data between different research institutions and organizations.

KuiduNet was initially created to address the requirements of high-energy physics projects, such as the Large Hadron Collider. However, its use cases have expanded to other research domains, including astrophysics and cosmology. The network spans across several countries, with its main nodes located in CERN and other major research facilities.

KuiduNet enables the sharing of resources and expertise, promoting collaboration and innovation among research teams. The network facilitates the transfer of sensitive and large-scale datasets between partner institutions. Participating organizations use KuiduNet to conduct experiments, perform simulations, and analyze data.

The network supports different types of data transfers, including TCP/IP and UDP-based services, as well as more advanced real-time and low-latency transfers. KuiduNet operates as an overlay network, running on top of existing connectivity infrastructures, such as the Internet and Optical Networking. Interconnection with other grid infrastructures requires advanced routing, partitioning, and Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities.

KuiduNet members include several large and small organizations from the HEP community, including universities and private sector companies. These partners contribute to the network's development and operation.