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Merit Today

Today, in addition to network connectivity, Merit offers:

  • Point-to-point fiber-optic connections
  • Internet2 connectivity
  • Virtual Private Network (VPN) services
  • Network monitoring
  • Voice over IP (VOIP) services
  • Cloud storage services
  • E-mail hosting services
  • Video, audio, and web conferencing services
  • Multicast services
  • Domain Name services
  • Network Time Services
  • Comodo SSL certificates, VMware, Veeam and Zimbra software licensing
  • Colocation services, including business continuity and disaster recovery
  • Federated identity management to facilitate single sign-on access to shared resources, applications, and content
  • Routing Assets Database (RADb) public registry
  • Professional development seminars, workshops, classes, conferences, and meetings
  • Michigan Cyber Range courses on detecting, preventing, and thwarting cyber-attacks
  • Michigan Information Technology Executive Forum
  • Merit Joint Technical Staff (MJTS) meetings and e-mail
  • Discussion communities, including:
    • E-rate
    • Network Security
    • Network Neutrality
    • Stimulus Legislation Information
    • Business Continuity
    • IT Developments

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