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Oklahoma’s research organizations are performing world-class experiments. From crucial weather radar data to the human genome, the state’s brightest minds are shaping the future of Oklahoma and the world, and as Oklahoma’s partner for digital education, OneNet is able to provide these organizations with a connection to Internet2, the fastest nationwide connectivity dedicated to research.

Thirty-two years ago Andrew Peters began his lifelong career at Pioneer Library System. As associate director of technology, he has witnessed first-hand how the internet has changed the way libraries function. From the emergence of email 20 years ago, to 100 MB connections today, internet connectivity has improved the ways libraries serve communities.

The essential nature of internet makes it a necessary monthly expense, but when a local university discovered the possibility of a citywide consortium to decrease costs and increase bandwidth for numerous organizations, OneNet was prepared to provide the resources needed to upgrade their network.

For the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA), facilitating educational and inspirational experiences through free public broadcasting is the number one priority. As vice president of technology, Mark Norman is passionate about providing consistent service to all 77 counties.

Location can be a major hindrance for those pursuing higher education. This obstacle is often present in small Oklahoma communities where the closest university might be several hours away.

In the last decade, research on the human genome has produced exponential growth in our understanding of DNA, genetics and disease. With the increase in science and data for this research, there is an equal demand for technology that can maintain and move the data when necessary.

To meet the state’s growing demand for big data movement, OSRHE and OneNet completed a 100 gigabit-per-second (100Gbps) fiber ring in 2015, and today that ring supports a variety of research across the state.

As superintendent of Woodward Public Schools, Kyle Reynolds has always been aware of the essential nature of connectivity and the role it plays in giving students a better quality of life.

Yale Public Library has been with OneNet for 17 years. Director Nancy Griffin talks to us about how the library uses its connectivity and how OneNet has added value to her community.