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NevadaNet provides extensive network services across Nevada through its two main data centers in Reno and Las Vegas. Covering approximately 110,000 square miles, it connects around 170 data and video sites, supporting higher education applications, distance education, research, and telemedicine. With a focus on rural K-12 districts, NevadaNet handles over 150 engineering requests annually and manages various video sessions, enhancing educational and administrative processes. Current initiatives include H.323 conversion and fiber backbone development.
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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