Laird Popkin, Pando Networks;
Doug Pasko, Verizon
P2P networking poses challenges to many ISP's. The P4P Working Group is a forum for ISP's and P2P networks to find ways to work together in order to make p2p more efficient. The P4PWG is co-chaired by Pando Networks and Verizon Communications, based on research from Yale University. Core Group members include AT&T, Bezeq International, BitTorrent, CacheLogic, Cisco Systems, Grid Networks, Joost, LimeWire, Manatt, Pando Networks, PeerApp, Telefonica Group, VeriSign, Verizon, Vuze, Univeristy of Washington and Yale University. Early results are very positive, yielding up to 2x performance speedups for users, and up to 2x link utilization reduction for ISP's.
Bio:
Doug Pasko is Principal Member of Technical Staff in the Verizon Technology Organization (the organization responsible for developing FiOS, the industry-leading all fiber to the premises telecom, Internet, and entertainment service.) Doug's current focus at Verizon is on research and development in new technology innovation, industry leadership and advanced service platforms, including network embedded security platforms, edge technologies and application level services (i.e. content/media distribution and P2P). Most recently, Doug identified the potential benefits of P2P and stirred Verizon's interest in embracing this technology. Driving the change, Doug engaged Verizon in the DCIA where he co-founded the P4P initiative for P2P industry advancement.
He began his work in advanced telecommunications with Internet MCI where he created and developed new services, most notably a joint venture in launching the Real Broadcast Network. Doug then joined Broadwing as Director Data Services Engineering, taking an operational focus in managing an organization responsible for planning, designing, developing, testing, deployment and support of Broadwing's domestic and international data network infrastructure and services. In a four-year stint with Navisite as Senior Director of Advanced Network Services, Doug took an innovative approach to end-to-end engineering of US, European and Asia-Pacific IP network infrastructures, products and services and then managing all CDN, security, and load balancing products.
Laird Popkin is the CTO for Pando Networks and co-chair of the P4P Working Group. As the Director of Digital Technology for Warner Music Group he was responsible for P2P and wireless technology, and as CTO of 3Path, Laird helped establish one of the first digital document delivery serviceds online. Previously, Laird was the CTO at Sothebys HOldings and the Internet division of News Corporation, which launched and operated hundreds of web sites including TVGuide.com, FOXNews.com, and MajorLeagueBaseball.com
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Can ISP's and P2P Work Together
