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CENIC Successfully Validates Coherent Pluggables over CENIC’s Production Network

CENIC Successfully Validates Coherent Pluggables over CENIC’s Production Network

The Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) announced the successful validation of ZR Plus coherent pluggables over CENIC’s production optical line system between Los Angeles and Sunnyvale, spanning a 750 km amplified distance.

State Begins Construction on 10,000-mile Broadband Network to Bring High-Speed Internet Service to All Californians

SACRAMENTO – On the heels of Governor Gavin Newsom’s $6.5 billion investment to expand broadband infrastructure and enhance internet access for unserved and underserved communities, today construction began in rural San Diego County on the first leg of the 10,000-mile broadband network aimed at bringing high-speed internet services to all Californians, no matter where they live.

California Governor Newsom Announces Initial Middle-Mile Projects

On November 18th, the Governor’s Office announced the initial 18 broadband projects that will begin to comprise the middle-mile network. These initial projects span areas of need across the state, including rural, tribal, and urban communities.

State Selects CENIC California MMBI as Third-Party Administrator for Broadband Middle-Mile Network

As the TPA, CENIC California MMBI is the partner responsible for developing the fiber network, creating rural exchange points, and collaborating with the California Public Utilities Commission and CalTrans.

Global Research and Education Networks Collaborate to Connect the Asia Pacific Oceania Region

Eleven global leading-edge research and education networks in North America, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania have agreed to collaborate to improve high-speed network services in the Asia Pacific Oceania region.

CENIC Board of Directors Elects New Officers

The CENIC Board of Directors has elected a new chairperson and vice chairperson. Michael Berman will serve as chair and Sylvie Wong Cosgrove will serve as vice chair for three years beginning on July 1, 2021.

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Joins CENIC’s Broadband Network

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub (CZ Biohub) has joined CENIC’s California Research and Education Network (CalREN).

CENIC Announces New and Diverse Fiber Route from Sacramento to Northern California

CENIC has built a new and diverse fiber path between Sacramento and northern California, adding to its inland route. The new path creates a diverse 260-mile regional loop from Sacramento and back, traveling through Colusa, Corning, Palo Cedro, and Chico. The path has 3.2 terabits per second of capacity and includes new nodes in Chico and Palo Cedro.

NSF Awards CENIC an International Networking Grant for Operation of Pacific Wave

The National Science Foundation has awarded CENIC a $4 million, five-year grant for continued operation and enhancement of Pacific Wave International Exchange.