WP4 • 4th Call Project
Large Data Transfer Infrastructure
Building High-Performance Data Transfer Capabilities Across Asia-Pacific
Building High-Performance Data Transfer Capabilities Across Asia-Pacific
Enhancing regional capacity for large-scale scientific data transfers and collaboration
Install standardized Data Transfer Node servers in four partner countries using common architecture and configuration.
Build local expertise in DTN installation, support, maintenance, and optimization for sustained operations.
Train researchers in genomics, climate modeling, and physics to effectively transfer large datasets using DTN tools.
Raise awareness through workshops and APRP Working Group engagement to expand regional DTN usage.
Facilitate long-term international research partnerships through high-performance data transfer capabilities.
Multi-country initiative to establish data transfer infrastructure across Asia-Pacific
High-performance data transfer nodes established across four countries
Comprehensive approach to DTN deployment and training
DTN servers with common configuration installed in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Philippines. Infrastructure fully commissioned and transferred to local partners.
Hybrid online workshops and Zoom sessions during APAN50, APAN51, and APAN52. Training on perfSONAR, Globus, and Kubernetes tools.
Hands-on training for researchers in genomics, climate modeling, and particle physics, enabling effective use of DTN services for large-scale data mobility.
DTN promotion through APAN APRP Working Group sessions, internal REN events, and institutional outreach to build regional deployment momentum.
DTN infrastructure supporting diverse scientific research areas
High-speed transfer of genomic datasets between research institutions and analysis centers, accelerating bioinformatics workflows.
Efficient movement of large climate simulation datasets and weather modeling data across research collaborations.
Transfer of particle physics experimental data and simulation results between international research facilities.
Seamless data movement between high-performance computing centers and research institutions for computational workflows.
Measurable achievements in regional data transfer capabilities
Servers in Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia were installed and transferred to local partners, forming a regional testbed for collaboration.
Technical experts and domain researchers gained hands-on experience with DTN software and protocols across three APAN meetings and follow-up sessions.
DTN deployment supported regional research collaborations in climate science, genomics, and physics by accelerating dataset mobility.
Project raised awareness about DTN technologies via APRP Working Group sessions and created training content for emerging RENs.
Trained engineers form informal regional support structure for DTN systems, enabling peer-to-peer troubleshooting and knowledge sharing.
Overcoming obstacles in DTN infrastructure deployment
Travel bans and customs issues caused procurement delays and shifted all workshops online, reducing hands-on experience and slowing hardware deployment.
One partner was unresponsive in the final phase, causing delays in delivering the concluding hands-on workshop planned for APAN52.
Deep-dive practical exercises involving advanced tuning and distributed testing were difficult to execute virtually and require future in-person events.
Several attendees lacked experience with policy writing and outreach strategies, limiting their ability to advocate for DTN services institutionally.
Expanding DTN infrastructure and capabilities across the region
Organize concluding hands-on event in person to fulfill remaining training commitments and ensure full skill transfer to partner sites.
Support DTN site setup in Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka based on regional demand and integrate with existing infrastructure.
Evolve regional DTN user group into formal operations network within APAN/APRP for continuous capacity building.
Explore DTN integration into genomic workflows, environmental monitoring, and bioinformatics through targeted domain partnerships.
Contributing to global education and infrastructure development objectives
Enhancing research education through high-performance data infrastructure
Building resilient data transfer infrastructure and promoting innovation
Strengthening global partnerships for scientific collaboration