The University of Houston ION Network has been developed by Dr. Driss Benhaddou and Lab Manager Sergio Chacon and has been incorporated to the UH College of Technology Research and Educational Network (UH COT NET) in collaboration between Rice University and the Lonestart Educational and Research Network (LEARN).

Internet2 ION is a revolutionary, virtual circuit network service that provides dedicated bandwidth for the most demanding applications. Internet2 ION uses community-developed technologies and protocols to provide on-demand, dedicated optical paths between endpoints. Internet2 ION is built on technology developed in collaboration with the Department of Energy's ESnet, GÉANT and other leading R&E network organizations. Just as the R&E community led the way decades ago in expanding the reach and capabilities of packet networking using the IP and TCP protocols, Internet2 ION breaks new ground to provide the U.S. research and education community dedicated, customizable, on-demand bandwidth.

UH ION Network Diagram