University of Maryland 
& Internet2
(www.Internet2.edu)

In July 2002, UM became a primary member of Internet2

 What is Internet2?

• A consortium being led by more than 200 universities and 20 major research centers 

Advanced Network

• "Abilene"
  
• Very High-Speed Network
  
  • Contemporary Technology
    
  • Fewer Users
    
  • Faster and Fewer Connections 

Benefits of this Consortium and High-Speed Network

• Other prominent U.S. research institutions are members
  
• It offers great value:
  
  • It enables applications to be sent through the Internet, which makes online collaboration possible
    
  • It enables video conferencing, and a very high-quality of video transmission between Internet2 sites
    

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