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NevadaNet is a state network that provides data and internet connectivity, video conferencing, and centralized applications support for higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, and telemedicine applications.
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NevadaNet Overview Presented by: Ed Anderson Director – NevadaNet/Network Services A Gathering of State Networks February 3-5, 2004
About NevadaNet • Two main data centers – Reno and Las Vegas • Extends Statewide to approximately 170 data/video sites over 110,000 sq. mi. service territory w/ primary hub locations in Reno, Las Vegas, Carson City, and Elko • Supports centralized applications for higher ed. institutions i.e. SIS, H.R., and Financial • Provides video/data support for distance education, research, and telemedicine applications • Provides data/Internet connectivity to 14 of 17 predominately rural k-12 county school districts
NevadaNet Services • Network Backbone Planning/Engineering • Automated Video Scheduling • Video/Data Network Operations Support • Wide Area Network Security
NevadaNet Statistics • 170 Sites Statewide • 26 FTE • 10 Eng., 13 Op., 3 Admin. • $5.2 million Annual Operating Budget • Salaries = $2.2 m • Leased Lines = $1.9 m • Operations = $1.1 m • $3 million Biennial Capital Budget • Approximately 150 engineering requests handled per year • 20-25 additional data/video sites added per year
NevadaNet Statistics (cont.) Video Sessions Scheduled Annually UCCSNClasses - 240 ( 9500 Hours) UCCSN Administrative Meetings -1700 (2400 Hrs) Non-UCCSN Sessions - 1200 (2500 Hours) Average 4-5 sites per session for Classes Average 3 sites per session for Administrative
NevadaNet Current/Future Initiatives • H.323 Conversion • Backbone Fiber Development • Metro Loop Development