The Great Plains Network (GPN) is a consortium aggregating networks through PoP connections. We also advance research, foster collaboration, and support cyberinfrastructure development for universities and state research and education networks across the Great Plains. The Great Plains Network was founded by researchers and for researchers to increase networking speeds and enable access to national cyberinfrastructure.
GPN was one of the first GigaPoP connections to Internet2 and has remained diligent in its mission to support research and the missions of its member institutions over the course of its 30 year history.
- Nine States
- Over 20 Universities
- First connector to Internet2
- First 2x10G connector to Internet2
- Internet2 Commercial Peering Service
- One of few R & E networks with a mission to provide outreach to the research & education community
Vision
To connect and cultivate the region’s research and education professionals, institutions and universities, resulting in more productive and successful collaborations.
Our Mission
Advancing research initiatives through unified diversity, wherein the goals and interests of the consortium are met while accommodating the varying perspectives, needs, and circumstances of each individual member, resolving each collective quandary more effectively.