CAIDA Data Catalog and Research Infrastructure

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

CAIDA Data Catalog and Research Infrastructure provides datasets, software/tools, and data distribution infrastructure to support large-scale internet measurement and data analysis for the scientific research community.

Target Customer

Scientific researchers and institutions in internet measurement and data analysis; academia and research organizations that rely on large-scale internet data, datasets, and analysis tools.

Key Differentiator

An integrated ecosystem of datasets, software/tools, and active research projects (e.g., Ark, Network Telescope, Cloudtrace, FANTAIL, STARNOVA) hosted within the UC San Diego/SDSS ecosystem, backed by NSF and a network of industry and academic collaborators, plus sponsor-specific access and governance features.

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in the provided content.

Pain Points

1Lack of centralized access to large-scale, curated internet datasets for research
2Limited availability of ready-to-use measurement tools and infrastructure for large-scale analysis
3Need for collaborative data sharing with governance and security (proprietary data considerations and IRB compliance)

Key Features

1CAIDA Resource Catalog with datasets, media/presentations, papers, recipes, and software/tools
2Projects portfolio including Ark, Cloudtrace, STARNOVA, Network Telescope, FANTAIL, iVoyager, CANIS, ROOTBEER, ESCALATE, IDSU, RABBITS, etc.
3Beta versions of tools and analysis efforts for collaborators
4Sponsors/Donors access options: private web portal, API access to interactive services, Mattermost private chat, access to select datasets
5Proprietary Data Agreement and IRB considerations for data sharing and research governance
6Donations and sponsorship opportunities funded by NSF and other sponsors

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Principal Investigator (KC Claffy)

Competitive Advantages

1Backing by UC San Diego/San Diego Supercomputer Center and NSF funding
2Access to a broad catalog of datasets and research tools within a collaborative research ecosystem
3Structured sponsorships with benefits (early access to publications, personnel support for research, and data/tool access)
4Governance and security features such as Proprietary Data Agreement and IRB-compliant processes
5API access and sponsor/private portal offerings for enhanced collaboration

Key Benefits

1Access to diverse datasets and research tools

2Opportunities to collaborate on active CAIDA projects and attend related meetings

3Early access to CAIDA publications and select research efforts

4Sponsor-specific benefits, including private portals, API access, and datasets

5Structured governance and compliance via IRB and Proprietary Data Agreements

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A centralized catalog of datasets, media, papers, and software/tools, plus an infrastructure of projects and collaboration mechanisms to support large-scale internet data collection, curation, and distribution for the scientific research community.

Target Market

Scientific researchers and academic institutions engaged in internet measurement and data analysis; data scientists and researchers who rely on internet datasets and measurement tools.

Unique Value Proposition

An integrated, sponsor-supported ecosystem offering datasets, software/tools, and active research projects under a unified governance framework, enabling large-scale internet data research and collaboration within an academic/research environment.

Technical Requirements

{"Access to private sponsor portal and API for interactive services (sponsors-only)","Proprietary Data Agreement for data sharing with sponsors","Single Sign-On (SSO) / authenticated access implied by member/sponsor portals","Donor or sponsor designation through UC San Diego giving channels for tax-deductible gifts"}

Pricing Model

{"Sponsorship levels with annual cost based on sliding scale by company revenue","Tax-deductible donations for individuals or organizations","One-time or recurring donations through UC San Diego Give to UC San Diego channel"}

Companies Solving Similar Problems

Based on matching: problems solved, target roles, key features, industries

Mindler Career Guidance Platform

Comprehensive career guidance and counselling services using advanced assessments and expert advice to help students discover and plan their ideal career paths.

Education

Career Counselling

Y Combinator

Y Combinator helps startups make something people want by providing early-stage funding, mentorship, and a strong network.

Technology

E-commerce

Design and Development Services

Umuzi Digital provides comprehensive design, product development, and strategic digital support at a fraction of the cost, enabling businesses to enhance their performance and grow.