connectivity dec2009
DESCRIPTION
Michael Ramsey, North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, provides an update for Region 5 Instructional Technology Directors.TRANSCRIPT
Connectivity Services
NCREN Performance Overview and Technology Guidance
NCREN Backbone Red = OC48 Dark Blue = OC12 Light Blue = Gig-E
NCREN Backbone with LEAs
NCREN Backbone (details)
Aggregate Internet Utilization
NCREN K12 Aggregate
NCREN RTP PoP Uptime Report
NCREN OC-48 Weather Report
Key Points
MCNC’s NCREN has performed well and proven capabilities:
• Higher than industry average uptime (99%) with 99.6%, over 115 sites
• NCREN monitoring staff has demonstrated aggressive resolution for loss-of-connectivity incidents, initiating contact with Telco, and following up with clients.
Key Points
• Several LEAs recently upgraded to 250M circuits based on usage
• Funding will not be available for non-NCREN Internet circuits after June 30, 2013
• PRC73 funds WILL NOT roll-over on June 30, 2010
NCET ConferenceMarch 9 – 11, 2010
Greenville, NC
http://www.ncet.net
• $75 Conference Registration Fee• Includes:
– Membership– Shirt– Two Meals (Tuesday and Wednesday Night)
– Notebook of Information
• Hotel Provides Breakfast to Guest• Hotel State Rate (Reserve Early)
Lowest Cost Conference
• Both Vendor and School District Presentations
• Information Regarding New Technologies
• Steady Running of Classes from Morning to Afternoon
• Round Table Discussion Through Tuesday Afternoon – Seen to be best of best
• Collaboration with Technical Staff from Across State
Classes and Offerings
• City Hotel and Bistro– Greenville, NC– 877.271.2616– http://www.cityhotelandbistro.com
• Conference Registration Open and Brochure Available at:
http://www.ncet.net
Venue and Registration
