February 21, 2019

Fiber-optic cables, like those in CENIC’s CalREN network and used for internet services everywhere, might eventually serve dual purposes — used not only to transmit data, but also to provide earthquake measurements, and maybe even safety alerts.

January 25, 2019

Engineers in CENIC's Network Operations Center are the first point of contact for all member services, answering calls and emails 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In this installment of "Life Inside CENIC," Manager Stanley Han says high-level skills, teamwork, and a free flow of knowledge sharing help his team achieve their goals.

January 17, 2019

With the Woolsey wildfire closing in on its campus, Pepperdine University worked with CENIC to save critical internet service and keep the university’s communication lines open for parents, students, faculty, and staff to stay informed during the emergency. Engineers responded quickly, many volunteered to help, and partners collaborated with agility.

January 02, 2019

More than 50% of the world’s population is now connected online. CENIC joined internet pioneers and visionaries to mark the historic event and discuss digital inclusion, community resiliency, and the future of work. CENIC’s goals align with these themes as our staff work to extend and improve CalREN. Hear the highlights and get involved.

October 03, 2018

CENIC, UC Merced, and the National Park Service are collaborating to get Internet access to the new NatureBridge campus in 2019, which will offer many benefits and support environmental education for youths far and wide.

September 20, 2018

Researchers are developing intelligent devices that predict and prevent deadly falls among the elderly by using machine learning that is supported by the cyberinfrastructure of the Pacific Research Platform.

July 31, 2018

Available to students at any accredited college or university, CENIC's paid, part-time internship presents a thorough, hands-on inroad to the world of computer networking. Past interns have come from a variety of educational backgrounds, and have found the internship helped hone their career directions. Hear about their experiences and advice.

July 11, 2018

Scientists working in fields such as genomics, climate science, and galaxy exploration accumulate huge data sets that require high-performance computer networking. Science DMZs and the Pacific Research Platform enable researchers to collaborate securely on these data sets from far-flung locations. Learn how UC Santa Cruz developed its cyberinfrastructure.

May 04, 2018

Matt Rantanen and the Tribal Digital Village battle geographical obstacles and infrastructural impediments to establish connectivity for Southern California's tribal communities. Read how they apply solutions such as wireless tech, solar power, and unlicensed spectrum.

April 17, 2018

Broadband helps farmers and students in California’s Central Valley use technology and develop skills to improve the agriculture economy. Read how CENIC collaborators such as the USDA, UC ANR, community colleges, and ISPs find funding and develop plans for better connectivity for the far reaches of the state, to help grow food and grow jobs.

April 10, 2018

At CENIC's 2018 conference, Internet co-founder Vint Cerf advocated for broader Internet access, greater digital literacy, and improved digital preservation. Read the blog and watch his keynote now.

November 16, 2017

The Exploratorium was the first cultural organization to join CENIC, and their connection to CalREN has supported remarkable programming and powered scientific discovery.

September 19, 2017

Once an institution is connected to CalREN, CENIC’s Network Operations Center (NOC) is the first point of contact for any issues or questions that arise. NOC engineers monitor the network 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

September 19, 2017

CENIC and the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) share a common goal: to close the digital divide by accelerating the deployment and adoption of high-speed broadband.

July 13, 2017

CENIC works with many private sector organizations to operate production and leading-edge research and education networks.

May 26, 2017

A panel of national experts in online security was convened during CENIC’s 2017 annual conference focused on sorting through the various models of securing what was widely recognized as “insecurable” by those in attendance.

May 26, 2017

What would it take for weather forecasters to be able to predict seasonal climate effects — such as the extreme drought followed by the extreme floods experienced in the American West over the past few years?

May 12, 2017

The indigenous peoples of the Pacific Islands were perhaps the world’s first “space explorers,” who set off on large canoes to seek out and discover the islands of the great Pacific Ocean more than 7,000 years ago. David Lassner presented a strategic direction for computer networking from the perspective of the Pacific Islands.

May 04, 2017

The pursuit of knowledge is a global activity fueled by human curiosity and enabled by high-capacity broadband R&E networks.

May 03, 2017

Researchers and technology experts around the globe are united in their commitment to deploy and strengthen research and education networks.

May 03, 2017

Each year CENIC presents the Innovations in Networking Awards to highlight the exemplary innovations that leverage ultra-high bandwidth networking, particularly where those innovations have the potential to transform the ways in which instruction and research are conducted or where they further the deployment of broadband in underserved areas.

May 01, 2017

Pacific Wave continues to be one of CENIC’s major international initiatives, operated in partnership with the Pacific Northwest Gigapop. Undertaken as a part of an effort to improve service to CENIC members, Pacific Wave makes possible improved high-performance connectivity between CalREN and 29 Asia Pacific countries.

May 01, 2017

In honor of Black History Month, SFJAZZ Education’s School Day Concert program presented award-winning bassist and bandleader Marcus Shelby and his Quintet to over 800 students at 11 schools across the SF Bay Area.

May 01, 2017

The Pacific Research Platform supports a broad range of data-intensive research projects that will impact science and technology worldwide. To meet the needs of researchers in California and beyond, the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a five-year, $5-million grant to fund the Pacific Research Platform (PRP).

January 11, 2017

Twenty million people rely on CENIC’s network to connect with each other and the world. A new effort aims to ensure that the network remains secure, safe, and reliable. We talked with Sean Peisert and John Dundas about cybersecurity approaches for the CalREN network.

December 03, 2016

Schools in rural California have faced significant barriers to broadband connectivity for years. Read how the Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Grant is funding a collaborative effort to overcome connectivity challenges and provide schools with the Internet access they need.

November 11, 2016

CENIC network engineer Julia Staats was chosen to help build and operate SCinet, the high-capacity Supercomputing Conference network.