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OneNet Upgrade Fosters Student Growth and Higher Education Collaboration

Posted on April 17, 2017 by April Goode | 0 Comments

Imagine running three major university campuses on one network. At any given minute, hundreds to thousands of students, teachers, faculty and administrators need immediate access to the internet. For Northeastern State University’s (NSU) three campuses, reliable internet connectivity is vital to the success of its mission: Gather Here. Go Far.

OneNet’s Network Powers OSU Genome Sequencing Initiatives

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Alexandra Franklin | 0 Comments

Previously, biology and internet connectivity occupied completely different spaces of an academic environment. But in a modern age, this is no longer the case. By utilizing technology, life scientists can complete exponentially more experiments at higher levels than ever imaged. At Oklahoma State University (OSU), researchers are leveraging robust OneNet connectivity to maximize genome sequencing research.

OCAN Partnership with the Chickasaw Nation Improves Health Care Services

Posted on March 6, 2017 by April Goode | 0 Comments

Many of Oklahoma’s tribal communities are in rural areas of the state. Providing services to these citizens can be challenging if high-speed internet is not readily available. Leadership for the Chickasaw Nation recognized this challenge facing its community and partnered with the Oklahoma Community Anchor Network to ensure that our state’s tribal citizens have the same access to quality health care opportunities as those who live in metropolitan areas.

OneOCII Increases Oklahoma’s Research Potential

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Alexandra Franklin | 0 Comments

Across the state of Oklahoma, more than 100 institutions enjoy access to state of the art supercomputing resources. This is the face of modern research, and The Oklahoma Cyberinfrastructure Initiative (OneOCII) is enabling Oklahomans to pursue these high volume projects without limitations.

Project ECHO Connects Rural Physicians Through OneNet

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Alexandra Franklin | 0 Comments

A strong support community is essential for physicians in Oklahoma who are meeting the health care needs of rural patients. They are often the only health care worker for an entire city or region, which makes their job critical. It also means they encounter a wide array of medical situations.

OneNet and Internet2 Facilitate Oklahoma Research Initiatives through 100G Connectivity

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Alexandra Franklin | 0 Comments

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.

Pioneer Library System and OneNet Enable Information Access Equality

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Alexandra Franklin | 0 Comments

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.

Rose State College Upgrades Network to Encourage Learning Opportunities

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Alexandra Franklin | 0 Comments

Rose State College in Midwest City is committed to providing ‘doable’ higher education opportunities. Flexibility is key for modern students who are often juggling full-time jobs and family obligations, which is why Rose State’s dedication to providing reliable internet matches the tenacity of its student body.

The Infrastructure Group: The Hands and Feet of OneNet

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Alexandra Franklin | 2 Comments

The dynamic nature of the job is what OneNet’s Infrastructure team thrives on. On any given day, the OneNet infrastructure team could be at every corner of the state, helping maintain the network.

Shawnee Consortium Increases Reliability, Decreases Costs for Seven Community Service Organizations

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Alexandra Franklin | 0 Comments

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.

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