[Fwd: [GLIF controlplane] Consultation on GLIF Tech and Ctrl merger]

[Peter Szegedi <szegedi@xxxxxxxxxx>]

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: [Fwd: [GLIF controlplane] Consultation on GLIF Tech and 
Ctrl merger]
Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 15:01:27 +0200
From: Kees Neggers <Kees.Neggers@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: gov@xxxxxxx
CC: gigi@xxxxxxxx, Erik-Jan Bos <erik-jan.bos@xxxxxxxxxx>,  Kevin 
Meynell <meynell@xxxxxxxxxx>, Peter Szegedi <szegedi@xxxxxxxxxx>
References: <481DA605.2030208@xxxxxxxx>

Dear GLIF Governance WG members,

You just received the progress report from Gigi and Erik-Jan on the
proposed merger of the GLIF Tech and Control working groups.

To me the arguments look sound and together with the careful way Gigi
and Erik-Jan have prepared this change it seems straightforward to me to
approve this proposal.

In case I hear no objections before May 16 I will consider this proposal
accepted. This will allow us to report the new structure at the
forthcoming CCIRN meeting in Bruges, Belgium on May 17/18.

Thank you all for your ongoing support for GLIF.

Best wishes,

Kees Neggers

Gigi Karmous-Edwards wrote:
> Dear Kees,
>
> Erik-Jan and myself as current chairs of the tech and control plane
> groups (respectively) have asked the GLIF community for  input on the
> idea of merging the two working groups into one. During the Hawaii
> meeting we opened a discussion on this idea with the participants. This
> was very much a supported idea. We further sent the below email
> describing the reasons we have for merging the two groups together and
> the potential benefit it will provide towards helping the GLIF community
> achieve its goals. We asked to receive all objections by April 20th, for
> which we have not received any.  At  this point  we would like to ask 
> you and the Governance working group for your approval to merge the two
> working groups into a single working group (GLIF Tech and Control
> working group).  Erik-Jan and myself are committed to serving as
> co-chairs in the newly formed working group if approved. Thank you for
> your consideration in this matter.
>
> Kind regards,
> Erik-Jan (SURFnet) and Gigi Karmous-Edwards (MCNC/NCSU)
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: 	[GLIF controlplane] Consultation on GLIF Tech and Ctrl merger
> Date: 	Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:01:12 +0200
> From: 	Erik-Jan Bos <erik-jan.bos@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: 	Erik-Jan Bos <erik-jan.bos@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Organization: 	SURFnet, Utrecht, The Netherlands
> To: 	GLIF Control Plane WG <controlplane@xxxxxxx>
>
>
>
> Dear members of the GLIF Tech and Ctrl WGs:
>
> During the joint Tech and Ctrl meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, Erik-Jan
> outlined the differences between the Technical and Control Plane Working
> Groups. The Technical Working Group has largely focused on current
> operational issues, whilst the Control Plane is more focused on future
> development. However, it has become clear there were increasing overlaps
> between the groups, particularly as optical networks started to move
> towards more dynamic provisioning.
>
> It was therefore proposed that the two working groups should be merged,
> with small sub-groups being formed if specific issues needed to be
> worked-on. These smaller task groups would come and go, after their
> mission is accomplished. In addition, break-out sessions could still be
> organised during face-to-face meetings for those issues that were not of
> interest to everyone.
>
> Those present at the meeting in Honolulu agreed that the working groups
> be merged, subject to ratification by the GLIF Governance Working Group.
> It was suggested that Erik-Jan Bos and Gigi Karmous-Edwards remain as
> co-chairs of the new group.
>
> As name for the merged group we propose to use “GLIF Technical Resource
> Management and Control Planes Working Group" or "GLIF Tech & Control WG"
> for short. We are of course open for better ideas.
>
> Through this message we hereby consult the community at large. We
> propose that we put forward the working groups' merger proposal to the
> GLIF Governance Working Group by April 20, 2008, in case no objections
> are received. In case you do object, please send your objections
> including reasons to Gigi and Erik-Jan, at your earliest convenience,
> but not later than April 18, 2008 noon UTC.
>
> Finally, the GLIF is a thrilling place to be part of. We both are
> committed to serve as your co-chairs for the period to come, and look
> forward to your continued participation!
>
> Thank you and best regards,
>
> __
>
> Gigi Karmous-Edwards (MCNC) and Erik-Jan Bos (SURFnet).
>
>
>
> --
> ---------------------------------------------------
>
> Gigi Karmous-Edwards
> Principal Scientist, MCNC /Adjunct Professor, NCSU
> Advanced Technology Group
> MCNC
> http://www.mcnc.org
> RTP, NC, USA
> +1 919-248 -4121
> gigi@xxxxxxxx
> ---------------------------------------------------


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