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Advancing Education and Research: Merit’s Role in Michigan’s Network Infrastructure

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Explore the rich history and evolution of Merit, which has been pivotal in shaping Michigan's research and education networking since its inception in 1966. From building the NSFNET backbone, laying over 2,300 miles of fiber, to offering cloud services and extensive support for educational institutions, Merit continues to innovate. With a focus on collaboration and community development, Merit provides essential infrastructure for higher education, K-12, libraries, healthcare, and government sectors. Learn about their diverse service offerings and commitment to improving connectivity across Michigan.

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  1. Services Overview Elwood Downing VP of Member Outreach & EngagementKINBER 2014 Annual conference April 23, 2014

  2. Merit’s History 1966-Present • The Michigan Education Research Information Triad (MERIT) formed in 1966 • Created Research and Education Networking • 1969 NSF grant for computer networking • No network hardware existed so Merit built it. • Primary (Routers) and Secondary (Switches) Communications Processors (Routers) • Dial-up “Hermes” service, RADIUS authentication service • Merit, IBM and Sprint designed, engineered, and managed the NSFNET backbone which became the Internet • Merit connects Michigan institutions to Internet2 • Merit has created 3 private companies • Merit is one of the first R&E networks to embark on a fiber strategy • Merit is the first R&E network to offer cloud services • Merit interconnects R&E networks in the Great Lakes region • Merit was awarded $102 MM grant funding to build 2,300 miles of fiber.

  3. Structure • Independent 501(c) (3) • No state subsidy • Board of Directors from Michigan’s Public Universities • Advisory Council • Serve • Higher Ed, K-12, Libraries, Health Care, Government and others in accordance with our mission • Services • Network Infrastructure • Hosted Infrastructure • Hosted Applications • Community Development Services • Michigan Cyber Range

  4. REACH-3MC • Two Awards from NTIA/BTOP Funded Project • January 2010 -- $33.3M • August 2010 -- $69.6M • Middle Mile or Wholesale Network • Open Access Network • 7 Commercial Partners • $130 Million Project • ~2,300 miles of Fiber • 7 Corridors • Between 60 and 144 strands of fiber • ~30,000 Pole Permits • Linked to many other BTOP funded projects

  5. Reaching CAIs in Rural Area 141 CAIs - 55 – RI - 86 – RI 57 MeToo’s 198 Total…. Over 25%Subscribed to services.

  6. Merit Network

  7. Merit Service Lines

  8. Product Development Market Void Strategic Importance Cost Savings MemberDemand Solutions Support Uniqueness Collaboration Utilizes Network Revenue Potential Automation Efficiency Core Competency Bundling

  9. Product Development Merit’s Product Development Lifecycle: • Inquiry (SIG – Services Innovation Group) • Concept • Business Analysis • In Development • Testing and Validation (Beta) • Pilot • Production • Under Review • Discontinued

  10. Network Services

  11. Connectivity

  12. Merit Transport

  13. Merit Transport

  14. Hosted Infrastructure

  15. Merit VirtualDataCenters Cloud Compute • VMware vCloud Director • Self-Provisioning OptionPay as you go: • Monthly base fee • RAM • CPU • Storage • Web-based management tools + API

  16. Merit Cloud Storage Bulk Storage • Remote Bulk Storage Hosted by Merit • Performance Optimized for Back-Ups • Supports NFS and CIFS File System Protocols • Linked to your Merit VirtualDataCenters instance

  17. Merit Secure Sandbox • Platform as a Service (PaaS): Rent space on The Michigan Cyber Range • We supply the bandwidth, power, storage and computing space. Member/Customer provides the courseware • vCloud Director access and administrator training included Powered by:

  18. Welcome to Alphaville

  19. Alphaville

  20. Merit Colocation

  21. Merit Web Contingency

  22. Hosted Applications

  23. MeritMail Collaboration Suite Powered by Powerful collaboration tools: • Group Calendars • Shared Address Books • Briefcase • Anti-Spam/Anti-Virus • MeritList Manager • Zimlets

  24. MeritMail Collaboration Suite

  25. Merit Cloud Media

  26. Merit Cloud Media

  27. Merit Cloud Media

  28. Merit Cloud Media

  29. MeritVoice

  30. MeritVoice

  31. Merit MailScreen Secure Email Gateway • Easy to implement with any hosted or managed mail service • Blocks up to 80% of threats before they can be delivered • Eliminates 98% of spam • Less Expensive Powered by:

  32. Merit Michigan ID

  33. Merit Michigan ID

  34. Merit RADb

  35. Community Development & Support

  36. MeritLicensing

  37. Professional Learning

  38. Professional Services

  39. Internet2 NET+ Services

  40. Services Available Today

  41. Services Coming Soon

  42. Questions?

  43. Thank Youejd@merit.edu734-527-5702http://www.merit.edu/