From ARE-ON. See their LinkedIn page for more information. Full post is here.
At a Glance: ARE-ON has completed major network infrastructure upgrades that deliver faster, more reliable cloud connectivity for our member institutions. New high-capacity routers provide dedicated 400Gbps connections, while a direct Internet2 link in Dallas creates redundant pathways for enhanced reliability and performance.
ARE-ON continues to enhance network infrastructure and reliability for its 45 member institutions through strategic investments and partnerships. Recent network upgrades with the Great Plains Network (GPN) and a new direct Internet2 connection in Dallas significantly improve cloud connectivity, redundancy, and performance for Arkansas higher-education and healthcare institutions.
GPN has completed significant infrastructure upgrades with new network routers in Kansas City and Tulsa. These high-capacity routers offer more high-speed ports capable of supporting connections over 100Gbps, with the ability to handle connections up to 800Gbps as network demands increase.