Throughout the network deployment process, Internet2 worked closely with Internet2 Connector organizations, members, and international partners to ensure a smooth transition from the previous backbone network. A demonstration of the first link of the new network featured an uncompressed HD video stream from NYSERNet to the Fall 2006 Internet2 Member Meeting in Chicago on December 3, 2006.
The nationwide deployment continued as scheduled and Internet2 worked closely with new Corporate Partners Level 3 Communications, Infinera, and Ciena to implement the network. Its successful deployment also built on existing partnerships with Qwest Communications, Juniper Networks, and the Global NOC at Indiana University. The network deployment team worked closely with Internet2 Connectors and members to ensure a smooth transition from the previous infrastructure to the new one and will continue to do so as new services are deployed and changes are made to the network over time. The on-schedule completion took less than a year and was announced at the Fall 2007 Internet2 Member Meeting in San Diego, California.