Packet Clearing House
Packet Clearing House (PCH) is a non-profit research organization dedicated in evaluating the operations of internet traffic exchange, routing economics and global network development. Since its foundation in 1994, the institute has become one of the leaders in the advocacy for neutral independent network interconnection. PCH also provides route-servers for main exchange points around the world.
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| Type: | Non-Profit Research |
| Industry: | Internet |
| Founded: | 1994 |
| Headquarters: | 572-B Ruger Street, Box 29920 The Presidio of San Francisco, California |
| Country: | USA |
| Website: | www.pch.net |
| Key People | |
| Michael LoBue, Executive Director Bill Woodcock, Research Director | |
Purpose
PCH is primarily focused on providing educational resources to everyone particularly about the internet topology and economics, routing and technology and traffic exchange policy through classes, meetings and distribution of educational materials. It also conducts research on technological, economic, and policy issues in related to Internet traffic exchange. The Internet Routing Topology Archive is the longest running research project of the institute which began in 1997. Internet Routing Topology Archive is a database of Internet topology measurements. In terms of policy, PCH helps policy developers understand the operations of the internet and explains how it affects the economic development and the living standards of people in all countries worldwide.[1]
Projects
Packet Clearing House has different ongoing projects including:[2]
- Construction of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in developing countries
- Operations of the Inter-Network Operations Center Dial-By-ASN (INOC-DBA) hotline phone system
- Support for the Domain Name System (DNS) resources
- Implementation of network research data collection initiatives
- Presentation of educational materials to promote a deeper understanding about the principles of the Internet Architecture as well as the implications of policies