Press Release: European Commission hosts inaugural event to celebrate the launch of the world’s first all IPv6 research network

The European Commission held a launch event in Brussels on 15-16 January 2004 for the global IPv6 service for the research community. The European Union has been instrumental in giving political and financial support to the rapid take up of the new Internet Protocol IPv6. This next generation of Internet technology will support the better integration of new Internet services into homes, businesses and even vehicles. The European Commission has fostered co-operation between the Research and Education Networks around the world to establish the world's first all IPv6 research network.