Results of the first FGFN meeting in Lulea

1. Results of the first FGFN meeting in Lulea Naotaka MORITA Chairman of FGFN 17 November 2009

2. Objectives of FGFN The objective of the Focus Group is to document results that would be helpful for developing Recommendations for future networks. To achieve this objective the Focus Group will • gather new ideas relevant to Future Networks and identify potential study areas on Future Networks, • describe visions of the Future Networks, • identify a timeframe of Future Networks, • identify potential impacts on standards development, and • suggest future ITU-T study items and related actions.

3. Draft meeting plan X 1/12-23 SG13 Geneva X 5/11-22 NGN-GSI Geneva X 9/2-12 SG13 Argentina X Jan. NGN-GSI X April SG13 X Sept. NGN-GSI X Dec. SG13 SG13/NGN-GSI FG set up X 4/28-30 TSAG X 7/14-17 GSC X Feb. TSAG preparation FG on future networks X 3/3 EC FIRE 3/31 GENI X FG-FN#3 Jan. X 5/11-13 FIA Prague X FG-FN#1 6/29-7/3Lulea/w FIRE X FG-FN#2 11/16-20Salt lake/w GENI X FG-FN#4 March X FG-FN#5 June Note: meetings in italic are not yet determined.

4. Meeting plan for the 1st FG-FN Meeting venue: Luleå, Sweden, June 29-July 3 Detail information is given in ITU-T TSB Circular 37 and https://fireweekitu.axaco.se 4

5. Results of the 1st FGFN in Lulea • The first ITU-T FGFN meeting took place at the Quality Hotel in Lulea, Sweden, from 29 June to 3 July, 2009. Thirty eight participants brought twenty three contributions to the meeting. • Framework of existing research activities in China, Europe, Korea, and Japan were introduced. Framework of other regions’ activities should be taken into account. Further inputs are expected. • Two deliverables were identified to be produced by FG-FN, which are 1) Future Networks: vision, concept, and requirements (Agreed scope and table of contents were in FGFN-OD-05, editors are Myung-Ki Shin, ETRI and Daisuke Matsubara, Hitachi) and 2) framework of network virtualization (title only, editor is Sangjin Jeoung, ETRI). • Based on contributions, initial thoughts on the design of future networks, i.e., concept, key characteristics, and requirements of Future Networks were collected in FGFN-OD-06 (formerly FGFN-TD). • Eleven technical inputs were summarized in “project description format,” which are given in FGFN-OD-07 (formerly FGFN). More inputs are expected to formulate specific technology areas. The project description template is given in FGFN-OD-08 (formerly FGFN-TD-08). • In order to create a useful and convincing Future Network vision, the meeting agreed to review ongoing research activities from specific viewpoints of technology in parallel with concept discussion.

6. Results of the 1st FGFN in Lulea • There was common understanding that the estimated target date for prototyping and phased deployment of Future Networks should roughly fall between 2015 and 2020. This estimate is based on two factors: First, the status of current and evolving technologies that would be employed in the experimentation and development of FNs as presented by contributions to the Focus Group meeting. Second, any novel development that might take place well beyond that estimate is too speculative and is outside the mandate of this focus group. • Working method of FG-FN was agreed, which is given in FGFN-OD-09 (formerly FGFN-TD-07). • Chairman proposed tentative meeting plan, candidate tasks, and document structure of FGFN. The meeting agreed to follow the proposals, which are given in FGFN-OD-xx (formerly FGFN-TD-05). • A vice chairman, Mr. Hyoung Jun KIM, ETRI Korea, was appointed. Further volunteers for vice chairman are expected. • Chairman was suggested to continue collocation meetings with existing research organizations. • Two draft Recommendations which had been produced by Q.21 were raised for information. Since FGFN agreed to contribute Q.21 work in a comprehensive manner, FGFN believed that Q.21 should wait for FGFN inputs before further advancing the work on two drafts by freezing the editing process.

7. Results of the 1st FGFN in Lulea • Eight liaison statements were produced to reply to incoming liaison queries including one previously received by SG13 on the matter of FGFN. They are given in FGFN-OD-10. • Thanks to the local supporters, FGFN participants joined FIRE –living lab events in the same week. • The FIRE - FGFN joint meeting was held in the morning of 2 July 2009. Fabrizio Sestini, EC, DG INFSO and Naotaka Morita, chairman of FGFN chaired the meeting. The agenda is given in FGFN-TD-05. Documents are given in FGFN-TD-09. Chairman of FGFN made three presentations and FIRE experts made three presentations. Experts on both sides exchanged their views including mutual possible benefit of collaboration. Although the meeting did not identify any urgent need for standardization with regard to FIRE activities, the meeting agreed to continue information exchange and collaboration.

8. Major output documents at 1st meeting (07/2009) Research organization information Research organization information Research organization information Research organization information CNGI FP7/FIRE NwGN/Akari Collection of project descriptions Collection of project descriptions Collection of project descriptions Collection of project descriptions Collection of project descriptions Collection of project descriptions 11 project descriptions (FGFN-OD08) Collection of project descriptions Collection of project descriptions Collection of project descriptions Technology description per study area A as framework or overview Technology description per study area B as framework or overview Technology description per study area C as framework or overview One draft framework on network virtualization as title Draft deliverable with scope (FGFN-OD05) and collection of inputs (FGFN-OD06) Consolidated vision

9. List of project descriptions

10. List of output documents produced by 1st FGFN

11. Meeting plan for the 2nd FG-FN in Salt lake Meeting venue: Grand America hotel in Salt lake, USA. Date: November 16 – 20, 2009. Detail information is given in ITU-T TSB Circular57 and its addendum. Note 1: Participants to ITU-T FGFN are encourage to observe GEC session. The details are available at http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?i=2adbef3a-b5cc-4536-bfa0-a2ed4d677338  Note 2: From 17 to 20 November the FG-FN sessions will take place at Grand America hotel, Salt Lake City. 11

12. http://www.itu.int/ITU-T/focusgroups/fn/index.html

13. AppendixMeeting plan, tasks, and document structure of FGFN

14. Draft task plan for FG-FNs 1. Set up work method and structure 2. Review/group existing activities 3. Set up/maintain external collaboration channels 4. Create/update descriptions of existing activities 5. Identify/describe benefits and visions 6. Identify/describe attributes 7. Build key vocabulary Note: meetings in italic are not yet determined. 8. Draft action plans 14

15. Tasks (1/2)‏ • Set up work method and structure • Including nomination of vice chairpersons • If necessary, set up sub groups with leaders • Review and group existing activities • Introduction to ongoing research projects • Categorize projects/technologies into some study areas • Set up and maintain external collaboration channels • IRTF, GENI/FIND, FP7/FIRE, CNGI, FIF, AKARI/NwGN, ISO/IEC JTC1/SC6 • Work methods and representatives • Create and update descriptions of existing activities • Use of project description template proposed by ITU 15

16. Tasks (2/2)‏ • Identify and describe benefits and visions • Formulate major study areas by reference to existing activities • Issues of major concerns, key concepts/ideas/technologies to make a breakthrough, and expected benefits • Consolidate network and service visions, if possible • Identify and describe attributes • Detailed descriptions of concepts/ideas/technologies in terms of attributes/characteristics/capabilities • Build key vocabulary • Draft action plans • Based on the outputs, suggest future action plans for ITU-T and other organizations 16

17. Document transition Deliverables produced by Focus Group Recommendations and Supplements produced by Study Group Recommendations as normative Supplements as informative 17

18. Proposed document structure Existing networks Future networks Collection of project descriptions Collection of project descriptions Collection of project descriptions Use case and service scenario Collection of project descriptions Collection of project descriptions Collection of project descriptions Collection of project descriptions Collection of project descriptions Collection of project descriptions Requirements as stage 1 Architecture w/ IF and flow as stage 2 Technology description per study area A as framework or overview Technology description per study area B as framework or overview Technology description per study area C as framework or overview Protocol as stage 3 Vocabulary Consolidated vision 18