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Merit Wavelength Services: Optical Networking For Optimal Performance
Reliable, low-latency, and secure private connections power the crucial resource for transforming and advancing an…
The Michigan Moonshot Partners with Toyota and Cisco to Expand Wi-Fi Access in Detroit, Inkster, Flint and Washtenaw County, Michigan
Free Wi-Fi Added at 50 Public Sites ANN ARBOR, Mich. November 23, 2020 -…
MMC Gold Sponsor Article: Get a 360-Degree View of Students with Master Data Management
To successfully recruit and retain students in this post-pandemic era, universities are having to reimagine…
Setting Django model fields automatically using Oracle Database sequences
Using Django model method decorators to set field values using Oracle Database sequences or other…
Keep #Cybersafe This October
By Kevin Hayes, CISO, Merit Network Inc. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this…
Notre Dame Preparatory School’s Fighting Irish WINS GOVERNOR’S HIGH SCHOOL CYBER CHALLENGE 2020
October 8th, 2020 - High school teams from across Michigan came together virtually for the…
The Michigan Moonshot Initiative Earns Merit Network the 2020 National Organization of the Year Award
On September 22nd, Merit’s vice president for community engagement, Charlotte Bewersdorff accepted the 2020 National…
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…
Merit Cellular Wireless: Affordable Connectivity That Brings Peace of Mind
An interview with Executive Director of Product Management David Dennis on Merit's Cellular Wireless solution…
Reach Cloud 9 With Merit Layer 3 Peering & Caching
High speed and low latency are critical requirements for daily connectivity, and transit services can…
A Firewall For All
Palo Alto Firewall is a keystone for a strong security structure. The safety and well-being…
Wayne State University, Merit Network partner for Michigan Moonshot broadband planning and expansion efforts
Wayne State University, Merit Network partner for Michigan Moonshot broadband planning and expansion efforts DETROIT –…
The New Landscape of Security
How to do connectivity well during COVID while under extreme budgetary restraints. By Kevin Hayes…
Bringing Broadband to Michigan: An Interview with Charlotte Bewersdorff & Ben Fineman on Propelling Michigan Broadband Connectivity Forward
At least 380,000 homes in rural Michigan do not have access to broadband. Existing depictions…
Joint Letter to Congress on Broadband in Stimulus Bills
Merit Network, Inc. Joins 217 Groups Urging Congress to Support Affordable Broadband Access in Stimulus…
Executive Summary and Analysis: USDA, FCC, NTIA Joint Response to Farm Bill Section 6212
Prepared by Ben Fineman on behalf of Merit Network, March 2020 The 2018 Farm Bill…
WFH Security Tips
Kevin Hayes, CISO I won’t lie: COVID-19 has forced onto us a gigantic shift…
Merit Joins the Keep Americans Connected Pledge
Yesterday, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai emphasized the importance of keeping Americans connected during the serious…
The Cybersecurity Workforce Gap Should Concern Everyone–Including AV Integrators
Cyberattacks are increasing at an alarming rate, but the skills and quantity of cybersecurity professionals…
Washtenaw County Needs Resident Survey Participation to Seek Grant Funding for Broadband
The Washtenaw County Broadband Task Force is requesting that Washtenaw County residents participate in a…
Manchester area residents asked to take broadband survey to correct inaccurate FCC map
Manchester area residents living in Manchester, Freedom, Sharon and Bridgewater Townships are being asked to…
What is your internet access like? Washtenaw County wants to know
Washtenaw County officials are seeking survey responses from residents in 14 townships about their internet…
Dr. Vint Cerf: The Need For IPv6
The Internet is the most widely-used communication tool. As the applications that connect us continue…
Protect Your IP from Diversionary Attacks – A DDoS Primer
“Anyone with a grudge and internet access can potentially inflict severe damage upon any organization…
Esports Discussion Draws National Attention From Higher Education & K12 Communities
"To truly appreciate esports it is imperative to experience a space such as Western Michigan…
The Dynamic Needs of High-End Firewall Protection for the Detroit Public Library
Victor Ibegbu Assistant Director for Information Systems Detroit Public Library
2019 International Cyber Exercise – Estonia Wins!
Detroit, Michigan The Michigan National Guard and the Michigan Cyber Range hosted an International Cyber…
OKEMOS HIGH SCHOOL CYBERCHIEFS A WINS GOVERNOR’S HIGH SCHOOL CYBER CHALLENGE
OKEMOS HIGH SCHOOL CYBERCHIEFS A WINS GOVERNOR'S HIGH SCHOOL CYBER CHALLENGE DETROIT. October 28, 2019…
The Michigan Census: Everyone Counts. Everyone Wins!
It's critical for community anchor institutions to encourage all Michiganders to participate in the 2020…