to the MidAtlantic IPv6 Task Force Website

The MidAtlantic IPv6 Task Force is a sub-chapter of the North American IPv6 Task Force and will adopt its by-laws, charter, and membership agreements. The MidAtlantic IPv6 Task Force will be an open group, accepting members from all geographies within the MidAtlantic region which currently includes NYC Metro, PA, NJ, DE, MD, and DC Metro. Current and future membership of the MidAtlantic IPv6 Task Force will be required to support or contribute, in some way, to the ongoing efforts, initiatives, and objectives of the IPv6 community in the region and worldwide. All members of the MidAtlantic IPv6 Task Force represent themselves as individuals, not their companies or organizations.

Why move to IPv6?
IPv6 is the key enabling technology for the next generation Internet IPv6 features enhancements in addressing, labeling, QoS, multimedia multicast delivery, security, mobility, future extensibility, and advanced management. Most modern operating systems and network elements purchased in the last few years are already IPv6 capable or are easily upgradeable to support the same. Most of the Internet backbone and many ISPs already support IPv6 in advance of major activations of IPv6 enterprise networks including the US Government's planned transition in 2008.

Why is it important?
The MidAtlantic IPv6 Task Force immediate objectives are as follows:

• Foster development and adoption of IPv6 technology in the MidAtlantic region between NYC Metro and DC Metro including: DE, MD, NJ & PA.
• Develop and maintain a MidAtlantic IPv6 Task Force web site and membership roster to foster relationships in the IPv6 community and for educational purposes.
• Support regional next-generation network initiatives in MidAtlantic States including but not limited to those of the government, service providers, and enterprises.
• Identify and support programs and events that promote IPv6 within industry, government, and academia.
• Host and support IPv6 events in the MidAtlantic region.
• Encourage research and development of IPv6 networks and applications.
• Identify key vendors and ISPs to promote IPv6 application and network service adoption.
• Develop IPv6 deployment and readiness guides.
• Publish whitepapers, analyses, and other material addressing the broad range of IPv6 topics.
• Work with collegiate academia to foster curriculum education and research on IPv6.