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Gathering Business Analysis Requirement
The thought process of a Business Analyst and how to navigate gathering requirements at any…
3 Must-Do Tactics You Can Deploy Now to Defend Against Phishing Attacks
By: Kevin Hayes Phishing remains the biggest cyber threat out there. It still yields the…
Ingham County Asks Residents and Businesses to Participate in Survey on Broadband Internet Access and Speed
Better Data Will Inform Decisions for Improving Service in County Ingham County, MI. -…
ARPA Funding Introduces New Possibilities for Broadband Planning
By Francella Ochillo Michigan is known for its shorelines, world-class manufacturing and picturesque landscapes. For…
We stand with Ukraine.
Our R&E friends in Poland need assistance during this epic human tragedy. Poland's R&E network,…
Final Rule Expands Use of ARPA Funds for Broadband
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the Final Rule for the State and…
Quello Center and Community Partners Recognized with 2022 MSU Distinguished Partnership Award
Merit Network Proud to be Among Partners Honored The Quello Center's Johannes M. Bauer and…
Phool me Once, Shame on Me
Defend your inbox by spotting these 6 telltale phishing lures Are you able to effectively…
Merit Network’s Michigan Moonshot Broadband Summit Returns In Person
Event Comes Just Days After Federal Infrastructure Bill Passes Merit Network's Michigan Moonshot Broadband Summit…
Transformational Legislation: the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
Merit Network, the longest running regional computer network in the United States, celebrates the signature…
Benzie County Needs Resident Survey Participation to Assist in Broadband Internet Expansion Efforts
Benzie County, MI. - Benzie County has been discussing the need for broadband expansion since…
CANTON HIGH SCHOOL WINS GOVERNOR’S HIGH SCHOOL CYBER CHALLENGE 2021
October 22nd, 2021 – High school teams from across Michigan came together virtually on October…
Livingston County Needs Resident Survey Participation to Assist in Broadband Internet Expansion Efforts
Livingston County, MI. - Livingston County wants to lead the region in high speed internet…
Washtenaw County Broadband Connectivity Journey
In early 2020, the Washtenaw County Broadband Task Force collaborated with Merit Network on a…
Governor’s High School Cyber Challenge – Round 1 Top 10 Teams Announced!
GOVERNOR’S HIGH SCHOOL CYBER CHALLENGE Round 1 of the Governor’s High School Cyber Challenge has…
High-Capacity Fiber Internet Service Will Provide Access to over 30,000 Homes in Northeast Michigan through PIE&G
Northeast, MI. September 27, 2021 - Gigabit speed internet service will soon be available in…
This Year is the Sixth Annual Governor’s High School Cyber Challenge!
Michigan is facing drastic shortages of cybersecurity professionals. More than 52 different fields are in…
Get Ready: $1T Infrastructure Bill in Washington Set to Send Billions to Communities
Quick Facts: Infrastructure bill proposes $42.5B for broadband deployment Additional provisions address digital equity Communities…
Saginaw Township Needs Resident Survey Participation to Assist in Broadband Internet Expansion Efforts
Saginaw Township, MI. - Saginaw Charter Township wants to lead the region in high speed…
High Capacity Fiber Internet Service Expedites Connectivity in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula through Highline Internet
Upper Peninsula, MI. August 2, 2021 - 1 Gigabit Internet service will soon be available…
Arcade Pop-up is Great For Nested Relationships and Duplicate Fields
Arcade is great at distilling information in your pop-ups, but complex schemas can pose a…
Networking Automation: The Must-Have Provision for a Growing Network
"Utilizing automation saves jobs because it will enable our technical teams to focus on growth.”…
Bringing Broadband to Ottawa County
Now, more than ever, broadband Internet is an essential and crucial service to those who…
Rollback Multiple Test Databases in Django with Pytest
Adding multi-database rollback support to pytest-django using fixtures that patch...
The Benefits of Open-Access Networks for Communities
Contributors: Jeff Christensen, Jeffrey Denham, Bob Stovall, Peter Pizzutillo, Devin Cox, Pierrette Dagg Open-access,…
Merit Network’s Charlotte Bewersdorff Wins Internet2’s Rose-Werle Award
Charlotte Bewersdorff, Merit’s VP for Community Engagement, is the recipient of Internet2’s esteemed Rose-Werle Award…
Keeping You Safe Through SolarWinds
As many of you know, the catastrophic cybersecurity breach of the SolarWinds Orion product was…
Berrien County Needs Resident Survey Participation to Assist in Broadband Internet Expansion Efforts
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI. - In establishing their Operational Objectives for 2019-2020, the Berrien County Board…
Summarize Median Values in ArcGIS Pro via R-ArcGIS Bridge
If you’ve ever longed for ‘median’ as an option in the dropdown list of Esri’s…
How to Fail Gracefully
Empower your end-users to know the difference between a broken app and a data entry…