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RISE Campus™
and
Next Generation of Internet Connectivity
RISE SuperNodeSM
to provide local interconnectivity via TelCove’s
network
June
11, 2004 -- Norfolk, Va.—Norfolk State University officials
announced today that NSU’s RISE Campus™ and its RISE SuperNodeSM
will provide local interconnectivity to all major points of presence
(gigaPoPs) and local serving offices (LSOs) in south Hampton Roads,
via TelCove’s premium fiber optic network. TelCove, Inc. is a
leading provider of innovative telecommunication solutions for
communications intensive requirements.
"TelCove is excited about being a key stakeholder in the RISE
project,” said Joe McCourt, regional senior vice president for
TelCove. “Our secure fiber network will provide NSU with an
opportunity to remain on the edge of technological advancements in
the communications space.”
“This is an exciting partnership, one that will offer not only
Norfolk State University the opportunity to use the next generation
of internet and enhance instruction and research, but one that will
enable the region and other colleges and universities to participate
in cutting edge technology for the 21st Century,” said Dr. Marie V.
McDemmond, president of Norfolk State University.
 Architecture
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Private optical network with ultra high bandwidth capacity
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Designed to support bandwidths through and including OC-192 (10
Gbps i.e. 10,000 Mbps)
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Redundant connectivity ensuring network uptime in case of natural
disaster or other emergencies
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Reliable backup power
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High-level security
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Premier regional access to all major network Points of Presence (gigaPoPs)
and transatlantic global crossing
Business Model
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Preferred Internet Service Provider (ISP) to NSU via The
Enterprise and Empowerment Foundation of Norfolk State University
(E²F).
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Capacity to supply telephone services to NSU and other businesses
in the future.
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High capacity and secured data services to RISE Campus tenants,
businesses and other institutions.
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Enterprise managed services (e.g. backup and storage services, web
hosting, etc)
Benefits
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Capable of being a regional gateway for connectivity to the
National LambdaRail (NLR) and other tera-scale bandwidth research
networks. Collocation in a research and corporate park, which is a
plus for collaborative work.
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Extensive long haul fiber footprint for interconnecting other
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and
Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) member
institutions.
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Hardened backbone for critical data services and business
connectivity with high reliability for uptime operations.
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Huge telecommunication savings for NSU upon full implementation of
the dial tone component of the infrastructure. Increased and
dedicated bandwidth (OC-3 level) for research and education.
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Attraction of high-technology businesses to the region leading to
high-wage job creation, enterprise formation and rapid economic
development of the region.
In a
recent economic impact study conducted by Dr. Andrew C. Brod,
director of the Office of Business and Economic Research in the
Bryan School of Business and Economics at the University of North
Carolina Greensboro, it was projected that Norfolk State University
has a yearly economic impact in the Hampton Roads economy of more
than $527.8 million. With the development of the RISE CampusTM, this
impact is projected to increase by more than $122 million annually.
About the Enterprise and Empowerment Foundation
Founded in 2001, the Enterprise and Empowerment Foundation (E2F) is
an independent 501 (c) (3) affiliate of Norfolk State University.
Its mission is to provide products and services that promote applied
research and technological innovations that, in turn, contribute
positively to the economic strength of the Hampton Roads region.
About
TelCove
Founded in 1991, TelCove is a leading provider of business critical
telecommunications services that offers enterprise companies and
carriers superior Internet, Data, and Voice solutions via its
reliable, secure, and independently-owned metropolitan and intercity
fiber optic network.
TelCove operates throughout 50 markets in the eastern half of the
United States. For more information on TelCove, please visit
www.telcove.com .
For More Information Contact:
The Enterprise and Empowerment Foundation of Norfolk State
University
ATTN: Marketing and Media Relations Department
700 Park Avenue, Brown Memorial Hall, Suite A-105, Norfolk, Virginia
23504
Tel: (757) 823-8258
FAX: (757) 823-8259
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