Caltech Team Wins 2026 CENIC Award for Exascale Data Transfer Breakthrough
Event summary
- Caltech Professor Harvey Newman and his team awarded 2026 CENIC Innovations in Networking Award for Experimental Applications.
- Award recognizes breakthrough in exascale data transfers at SC25 conference.
- Team developed AutoGOLE/SENSE connections for automated, remote management of advanced networking services.
- Newman has been a key driver in programmable Layer 2 and 3 circuit methodology for ultrafast networking.
- Award to be presented at CENIC's biennial conference 'The Right Connection' on March 31–April 1, 2026 in Monterey, CA.
The big picture
The award highlights the growing importance of advanced networking infrastructure in supporting global scientific research. As big-data science expands across disciplines, innovations like those developed by Newman's team are critical for maintaining network efficiency and effectiveness. This recognition underscores CENIC's role in facilitating cutting-edge networking solutions for the research community, both nationally and internationally.
What we're watching
- Technology Scalability
- How the exascale data transfer methodology will scale across global research networks.
- Industry Adoption
- Whether other institutions will adopt the AutoGOLE/SENSE connections for their networking needs.
- Research Impact
- The pace at which this technology will accelerate advancements in data-intensive sciences.
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