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By: Kevin Hayes Phishing remains the biggest cyber threat out there. It still yields the most fruit for attackers who trick people into opening links in emails and visiting questionable websites. But the tools to fight back are growing more…

Better Data Will Inform Decisions for Improving Service in County   Ingham County, MI. - Ingham County is asking residents and businesses to take a 15-question survey about Internet service at their households and locations. The survey asks whether high-speed…

By Francella Ochillo Michigan is known for its shorelines, world-class manufacturing and picturesque landscapes. For the hundreds of thousands of Michiganders who do not have access to high-speed Internet infrastructure, it is also well-known for its broadband gaps.  The digital…

Our R&E friends in Poland need assistance during this epic human tragedy. Poland's R&E network, the Poznan Supercomputing & Networking Center, was established in 2003 and includes the PIONIER fiber-optic network, which is one of the most modern in the…

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the Final Rule for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Replacing the Interim Final Rule, the Final Rule (which takes effect April 1st)…

Merit Network Proud to be Among Partners Honored The Quello Center's Johannes M. Bauer and Keith Hampton will be recognized by Michigan State University on February 24 with the 2022 Distinguished Partnership Award for Community-Engaged Service. The award recognizes their…

Defend your inbox by spotting these 6 telltale phishing lures Are you able to effectively spot a phishing email? We sure hope so, especially because over 95% of successful cyber attacks today — including the big ones you hear about…

Event Comes Just Days After Federal Infrastructure Bill Passes Merit Network's Michigan Moonshot Broadband Summit returned in person on Nov. 9. Though Merit held the event virtually last year, this summit, in Traverse City, was the first physical version of…

Merit Network, the longest running regional computer network in the United States, celebrates the signature of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, the biggest infrastructure investment in American history! This landmark legislation follows in the footsteps of other transformational investments…

Benzie County, MI. - Benzie County has been discussing the need for broadband expansion since it was incorporated as a key objective in its strategic planning several years ago. This was then followed up by the Economic Development Committee (EDC)…