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Strategic Planning for IT & High Performance Networking in American Universities

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Strategic Planning for IT & High Performance Networking in American Universities

The Position of IT in Higher Education in the United States

Responsibility for IT

Strategic Planning for IT

An Example: Indiana University

IT at Indiana University

Strategic Planning for IT at Indiana University

3. High Performance Networking and University Implications

High Performance Networks

3.1 The Abilene Network, Internet2 & UCAID

The Abilene Network, Internet2 & UCAID

Abilene Today

3.2 International High Performance Network Connections

International High Performance Network Connections

STAR TAP access point

3.3 The Next Development: Higher Education Owned Optical Fiber Networks

CyberBelt Initiative

4. Campus Networks: the Critical Link

Campus Network Architectures

Campus Networking (last 100 meters)

Desktop Connectivity at Indiana University

5. Conclusion

Strategic Planning for IT & High Performance Networking in American Universities

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