2022 Annual Report

ESnet’s first ever annual report covers the unveiling of ESNet6, the sixth iteration of this vital data circulatory system for the Department of Energy’s tens of thousands of scientific researchers, and Confab22, the inaugural gathering designed to bring ESnet’s users together to codesign a future in which computing, storage, and networking infrastructure are seamlessly integrated.

Table of Contents

Director’s Note

Executive Director Inder Monga looks back on 2022.

ESnet By the Numbers

ESnet 6

An award-winning network, built for tomorrow’s scientific collaborations.

Operational Innovations

Enhancing Internal and external technical systems to improve reliability and perforrmance.

Applied Research Activities

Developing and testing advanced services, protocols, tools, and more.

Scientific Research Collaborations

Co-design partnerships across the DOE ecosystem.

Community Engagement and Knowledge Transfer

Technical consulting, conference activities, and key papers and presentations.

The People of ESnet

ESnet’s organizational structure and culture.