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networkMaryland

Project Overview: The Task Force on High Speed Network Development, developed by the state in 1998, requested the creation of networkMaryland. The task force asked for a high-speed network that would have equal services offered to all areas of the state. networkMaryland uses fiber optic cables to provide affordable high-speed bandwidth. The program provides Internet, statewide government intranet, and inter-LATA transport services. The statewide intranet allows government agencies to create and share resources. Inter-LATA transport services means that networkMaryland can provide services similar to a long-distance phone carrier.

So far agencies in Baltimore, Annapolis, and College Park areas are connected. Expansion to the eastern shore of the state is currently in process. networkMaryland monitors the system 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Not only are services offered to state agencies, but networkMaryland benefits are also offered to local governments, public schools, libraries, hospitals, and higher education. Once the program is fully operational, the state will benefit by having a single managed communication infrastructure, reduced cost for Internet and LATA connection, and the network will also make Maryland more competitive with other state governments.

CenGen Inc provides support to Computer Science Corporation the Prime contractor on the effort.