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CICNet
_A_d_d_r_e_s_s:
CICNet, Inc.
Computing Center
535 W. William St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-4943
Attn: Joel Maloff
_E-_m_a_i_l: maloff@merit.edu
_P_h_o_n_e: (313) 747-4272 [Joel Maloff]
_D_e_s_c_r_i_p_t_i_o_n
CICNet, Inc. is a regional midlevel network serving a seven
state region of the midwestern United States, and includes
the members of the Big Ten plus the University of Chicago as
its Charter Members. CICNet provides DS-1 (1.544 mbps)
backbone connections between its eleven nodes, and incor-
porates cisco Systems routers and Datatel CSUs. Interex-
change network services are currently provided by MCI. The
Mission Statement of CICNet is to provide its member organi-
zations with the ability to share advanced information sys-
tems - high speed data networking, computing, video, and
telecommunications - for the purpose of enhancing academic
advancement and scientific research within a seven state
region of the midwestern United States.
CICNet is managed by an Executive Director and a Board of
Directors. Technical support services - Network Information
Center and Network Operations Center - are provided under
contract with MERIT. Funding for the first year of CICNet
has been provided by the eleven member institutions and
grant funding from the National Science Foundation.
CICNet is in the process of finalizing its Business Plan.
The current version calls for the organization to have five
categories of membership: Charter, Institutional/Nonprofit,
State/Subregional Networks, Research Corporate, and
_________________________
The information in this section is provided in accor-
dance with the copyright notice appearing at the front
of this guide.
June 28, 1989 NNSC Section 5.1, Page 1
Computer/Telecommunications Corporate. Active participation
of all membership categories is viewed as essential. CICNet
will also offer a variety of services beyond simple
bandwidth connectivity. The provision of value added ser-
vices is a high priority.
Further information will be available with the publication
of the CICNet Business Plan (anticipated in four to six
weeks).
_M_i_s_c_e_l_l_a_n_e_o_u_s _I_n_f_o_r_m_a_t_i_o_n
See also, NCSA and NCSAnet.
June 28, 1989 NNSC Section 5.1, Page 2