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OneNet Connectivity Delivers Health Care Services to Rural Oklahoma

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Courtney Hamar | 0 Comments

In an effort to bring health care services to Oklahomans in rural communities, OneNet has partnered with Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (OSUCHS) to provide connectivity that supports their telehealth program.

OneNet Helps OETA Upgrade Technology While Creating Cost Savings

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Alexandra Franklin | 0 Comments

For the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA), facilitating meaningful educational experiences through free public broadcasting is first priority. To enable these high quality broadcasts, OneNet recently upgraded OETA’s network through a statewide fiber system.

OneNet Internet Consortium Increases Reliability, Cost Savings for Shawnee Organizations

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Alexandra Franklin | 0 Comments

For community service organizations in Shawnee, Oklahoma, dependable internet is the backbone of operations, making it a necessary expense. A recent initiative of a local university has allowed OneNet, the comprehensive digital communications initiative of the state system of higher education, to provide resources to upgrade networks while generating significant cost savings.

Weather globe at National Weather Center in Norman, Oklahoma

OneNet Connectivity Drives World-Class Research at National Weather Center in Norman

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Courtney Hamar | 0 Comments

OneNet maintains a partnership with the National Weather Center in Norman to support big data movement and innovative research. Because of this connectivity, the weather center has the flexibility to participate in emerging research areas.

OneNet Partners with Norman Public Schools, OU to Boost Innovation, Cost Savings

Posted on February 11, 2016 by April Goode | 0 Comments

OneNet recently collaborated with the Norman Public School District and Information Technology Shared Services at the University of Oklahoma to form an innovative technology cost-sharing alliance.

Rural Schools Given New Life With Faster Internet Connection

Posted on October 21, 2014 by April Goode | 0 Comments

Students at Butner Public Schools have new educational opportunities thanks to affordable high-speed Internet. Butner’s high-speed connection allows them to utilize nearly $1 million worth of technology, including iPads, smartboards and an arsenal of e-learning courseware.

Federal Grant Brings High-Speed Broadband to Rural Oklahoma

Posted on July 24, 2013 by April Goode | 5 Comments

Project partners announced Tuesday the completion of the Oklahoma Community Anchor Network (OCAN). OCAN’s expanded broadband network encompasses 1,005 miles, reaching 35 Oklahoma counties and connecting 33 community anchor institutions.

OCAN Media Conference Advisory

Posted on July 12, 2013 by April Goode | 0 Comments

OCAN is the result of a $74 million grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), under the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program. OCAN is designed to offer high-speed broadband services to rural and underserved Oklahoma.

OneNet First in Nation to Connect to 100G Network for Education and Research

Posted on November 20, 2012 by April Goode | 0 Comments

OneNet is positioning Oklahoma on the global forefront of technology by being the first to connect to the nation’s new open, national-scale, software-defined, 100G network. Built and operated by Internet2, the new network is the nation’s fastest coast-to-coast network for education and research.

OCAN Project Achieves Year-Two Milestone

Posted on November 1, 2012 by April Goode | 0 Comments

The Oklahoma Community Network (OCAN), reached its year-two construction milestone July 31, 2012, and construction of the network is now 88 percent complete. The new OCAN network designed to offer high-speed broadband services to rural and underserved Oklahoma.

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