EDUCAUSE | Advanced Networking and Contributed by Organizations or Campuses

University Networking Program

drupal — Wed, 09 May 2007 21:39:50 -0500

Over the last decade, advanced networking became an indispensable component of academic life. From research and learning applications to the general explosion of Web-based communications, the need for high-performance network connectivity is paramount. At University of British Columbia (UBC), an emerging connectivity deficit stemming from inadequate campus-wide planning between "have" and "have not" departments and newer and older facilities posed concerns for students, faculty, and staff. The University Network Program (UNP) was established to advance a comprehensive strategy for renewing, expanding, and sustaining a future-oriented network presence across the 1,000 acre UBC campus. The solution called for an end-to-end connectivity service to permanently supplant the existing fragmentary networks dotting the campus. Its other goals included: • providing one port per 100 square feet of space, and one in every classroom, lab, and seminar room; • offering 100Mbps in-building connectivity with a redundant gigabit backbone and Category 6 copper cable throughout buildings; • creating a usable, secure, low-maintenance, wide-ranging wireless network; • developing an inventive network maintenance tool for use throughout campus; and • completely overhauling the university's funding model for ongoing network support. Generating campus-wide support and cooperation (making the case for such a program) was an integral, ongoing part of this strategy.

High-speed Academic Networks to Merge

drupal — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:19:23 -0500

"Two consortia that aim to facilitate research by linking universities via high-speed networking have announced plans to merge."

Advanced Networks for E-Learning

drupal — Wed, 08 Sep 2004 16:27:37 -0500

Discover how teaching and learning, access and interaction are being transformed by high-speed networks and innovative pedagogy. Panelists explore Next Generation Advanced Networks updates in the US & overseas. Includes information on Internet2 applications as well as how communications satellites are transmitting digital video directly to servers. discover how teaching and learning, access and interaction are being transformed by high-speed networks and innovative pedagogy.
Virtual Reality and Telemedicine are among the most innovative applications of Advanced Networks. Learn what teams of universities and medical practitioners are accomplishing in virtual human research and health care.