This Chinese computer network breaks the limits of the Internet 🚀

At a scientific conference in Nanjing, researchers presented the impressive results of the China Environment for Network Innovations (CENI). This computer network, spanning 8,078 miles (13,000 kilometers), combines optical communication and deterministic networks to offer lossless data transfers with latency below 20 microseconds.

An architecture offering unmatched performance

CENI relies on a unique architecture, combining the speed of optical fiber with the reliability of deterministic networks. This combination enables ultra-fast and stable data transmission, even under maximum network load.

Liu Yunjie, chief scientist at Zijin Mountain Laboratory, emphasized that the network handles 10,000 deterministic services without any packet loss. This performance is made possible through optimized data flow management over long distances.

A lever for artificial intelligence and industry

CENI plays a key role in training AI models by enabling the rapid transfer of vast datasets. It also supports China's national strategy "Eastern Data, Western Computing," which aims to harness renewable energy from the western part of the country to power data centers and provide services where they are needed in the east.

This network also facilitates the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), connecting remote machines with unprecedented precision. A demonstration showcased the control of an automated vehicle from 311 miles (500 kilometers) away, with latency below 20 microseconds.

An ambitious expansion for the future

With a main optical cable spanning 21,127 miles (34,000 kilometers), CENI plans an additional extension of 6,214 miles (10,000 kilometers). Researchers aim to connect 100 leading universities and companies to this network, further enhancing its economic and technological impact.

Tao Gaofeng from Jiangsu Future Network Group explained that the network can transmit data over 1,243 miles (2,000 kilometers) without loss or the need for intermediate boosters. This capability opens new perspectives for long-distance communications, even in cases of congestion or cyberattacks.