Author: Molly Thurston
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Professor Ram Durairajan, University of Oregon, Joins Link Oregon as Chief Scientist for Sabbatical
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2024-25 Engagement to Focus on Exploration of New Network Topologies, Machine Learning for Network Security, and Data-Driven Frameworks to Identify Optimal Opportunities for Middle-Mile Deployments Link Oregon is excited to have recognized network and systems researcher Ram Durairajan from the University of Oregon join us as Chief Scientist during his 2024-2025 sabbatical year. Ramakrishnan (Ram)…
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Oregon State University’s Mission to Expand Access to Higher Ed
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CIO Andrea Ballinger: “High-speed Broadband is the Foundation for Unlocking the Transformative Power of AI for Every Oregonian” When Oregon State University’s CIO Andrea Ballinger picked up the reins in 2019 as Vice Provost and Chief Information Officer (VP/CIO), she was no stranger to the world of higher education and had already been battle tested in…
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Legislative Session Successes: Broadband & Cybersecurity
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The 83rd Oregon Legislature declared “sine die” (the conclusion of the legislative session) on June 25, just hours before the constitutional deadline to conduct business on the Senate floor and vote on bills and budgets. The six-week walkout by some Senators threatened to prevent votes on key state investment and policy bills that would help…
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Podcast: Steve Corbató interviewed by Connected Nation about Link Oregon’s mission & progress…
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(PODCAST) Steve Corbató discusses Link Oregon’s roots, purpose, and progress in bringing a robust middle-mile fiber broadband network to Oregon’s public and non-profit sectors with Connected Nation’s Jessica Denson. Listen now! (Sept. 23, 2021)
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NEWS RELEASE: Link Oregon lights statewide public & non-profit sector broadband network / Deploys Fujitsu & Arista technologies
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JUNE 7, 2021 – Link Oregon lights its innovative, middle-mile fiber broadband network supporting Oregon’s public and non-profit sectors — Deploys Fujitsu and Arista technologies within statewide system to help bridge the digital divide. Read more >
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Network Lighting Celebration & Annual Member Meeting (June 7, 2021)
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Thank you to everyone who participated. If you missed it or wish to review the materials, please see: Zoom Recording (90 min) Link Oregon Slide Presentation (PDF)
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Whitepaper: “Leave No Oregonian Offline”
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Leave No Oregonian Offline is a Link Oregon whitepaper that presents our recommendations for enabling more comprehensive, equitable statewide broadband access for all of Oregon–and particularly for its rural and underserved communities. It addresses the critical needs for access during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the preexisting gaps in connectivity that must be bridged…
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Cybersecurity, Redundancy, and Resilience in the time of COVID-19
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By Kevin Bohan, Link Oregon Network Architect In the midst of this global pandemic, the likes of which hasn’t been seen in over a century, millions of Americans have shifted to working from home, students are continuing their education remotely via online learning environments, and many other facets of everyday life—from banking and grocery shopping…
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News Release: R&E Networks in CO and NV Join Link Oregon and Partner Networks in CA and WA to Support COVID-19 Western States Pact (Apr 2020)
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April 30, 2020 — Statewide R&E networks in CO and NA have joined Link Oregon and partner networks in CA and WA to support the shared approach announced by their states’ respective leaders to move toward a reopening of economic activity while safeguarding health outcomes. Read more…
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News Release: CA, OR, & WA RENs to Support COVID-19 Western States Pact
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April 15, 2020 – CENIC, Link Oregon, and Pacific Northwest Gigapop (PNWGP) announce their ultra-broadband research and education telecommunications networks and services will support tri-state governors’ agreement. Read more…