Title: The Network Processing Revolution

Speaker:  Dr. Todd Anderson, Intel Communications Architecture Lab

Abstract: This presentation will provide an introduction to
the topic of network processors and will motivate their use
in the construction of network equipment.  This motivation
will illustrate that the software infrastructure surrounding
the network processor is the key to their widespread
adoption.  As such, two ongoing industry efforts in the NPF
(Network Processor Forum) and IETF (ForCES Working Group)
will be described.  Finally, as the presentation progresses,
relevant past research will be outlined and areas of potential
future research highlighted.