Regional and state networks, as principal aggregators of network traffic for the U.S. research and education community, play a critical role in the future of the national advanced research and education network infrastructure. Internet2 has established a membership category to ensure that state and regional networking organizations have appropriate recognition and involvement in Internet2, including associated membership benefits and representation in Internet2's governance structure. For more information, contact Ana Preston.
Resources for R&E Network Members:
The Quilt
A coalition of advanced regional networks that share best practices to inform the national agenda on information technology infrastructure, with particular emphasis on networking. Home to many Optical Workshops and presentations.
StateNets
State network organizations with a focus on serving non-profit/public constituencies, including higher education, K-12 schools, libraries, and state and municipal governments.
FiberCo
Established by Internet2, this National Research and Education Fiber Company supports dedicated regional fiber optic networking.
Facilities-Based Regional Optical Networks Map [pdf]
by the Advanced Network Management Lab, Indiana University
For more information:
Ana Preston
Sr. Program Manager
apreston@internet2.edu
What's New
A number of Internet2 Affiliate members have transitioned to the R&E Network membership category. View the list of R&E Network members.
The Internet2 Board of Trustees, acting on the resolution passed by NPPAC and the recommendations outlined in the Governance and Nomination Committee's final report, has established an R&E Network membership category. This membership category is the first major step in ensuring that state and regional networking organizations have appropriate recognition and involvement in Internet2, including associated membership benefits and representation in Internet2's governance structure.
This category is open to any nonprofit organization that is sub-state, state, or multi-state in scope and that has a principal mission to provide network infrastructure and services primarily to the research and education community in the relevant geographic area, including, but not limited to, access to the Internet2 national network infrastructure and services. If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Ana Preston.
Become an R&E Network Member
Existing affiliate members of Internet2 that fall into the R&E Network category definition should expect additional information on transitioning to the new category soon.
For organizations interested in a new Internet2 membership:
- Full R&E Network Membership definition [pdf]
- Learn about membership categories and requirements.
- Learn about membership benefits.
- Request an application.
Events & Activities
Look for a a BoF on issues related to R&E network members at the upcoming Spring 2007 Internet2 Member Meeting, April 23-25 in Arlington, Virginia.
