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Let’s begin with a moment of celebration and reflection. 2025 was a truly exciting year for the entire organization, marking the 40th anniversary of NYSERNet! This milestone wasn't just a marker of time, but a deep, meaningful moment of introspection that inspired action within our organization.
Over the past four decades, we've achieved groundbreaking advancements as we developed our research and education network solutions. Connectivity was, and remains, the critical bedrock of our efforts. But as powerful as our network infrastructure is, the true engine of our success—the vibrant, beating heart of NYSERNet—has always been you, our community of member organizations. This vibrant community is not a happy accident. Everything we do, every innovation we pursue, begins and ends with you.
Now, as we stand at the precipice of the next forty years, we are not just continuing our work; we are intentionally shifting our focus—moving you, our members, to the very center of our universe. Our tiered approach to membership isn't an arbitrary change; it is a direct echo of your voices, incorporating your thoughtful feedback and collaboration. You now have the power to choose the membership tier that aligns with your current needs and can expand with the precise services that will launch you into your next phase of growth.
As Anna Walsh, our Chief Membership Officer, puts it:
“We truly value our members — they are at the heart of everything we do. As we continue rolling out the new membership program into 2026, we’re excited to offer more services that align directly with your goals and priorities.”
Built for Tomorrow: Our Shared Evolution
Our renewed commitment ensures that the breadth of benefits available is now more transparent and accessible than ever before. Joining the NYSERNet family means immediately gaining access to essential resources designed to strengthen your team and extend your reach.
Imagine empowering your staff with discounted training and vital technical certification opportunities or unlocking cost-effective commercial internet options through our collaboration with partners like The Quilt and Internet2. You’ll never navigate challenges alone, thanks to NYSERhub—NYSERNet’s exclusive community powered by Slack—a space to network with dedicated peers and collaborators. Plus, stay informed and inspired with our Monthly Newsletters and insightful virtual education sessions. And as always, we offer complimentary attendance for member IT Leaders at NYSERNet's celebrated Annual New York State Chief Information Officer (NYSCIO) conference.
While services and support naturally deepen as your organization moves up in the membership tiers, remember that every single NYSERNet product and service can be purchased separately beyond your base fee. Specific information on each tier is available at nysernet.org/membership-program.
Our guiding star remains steadfast: to meet you exactly where you are and grow with you. Your goals illuminate our paths, and your toughest challenges become the grounds for our innovation.
The Next Chapter of Collective Progress
Whether your current focus is building robust organizational resilience, driving cutting-edge research, ensuring stringent compliance, or simply guaranteeing rock-solid connectivity, your NYSERNet membership is a strategic partnership designed to help you make smarter, more strategic investments for true organizational growth.
This new membership framework is more than just tiers and fees; it is a tangible manifestation of our foundational belief: that our relationship with you must be built on unwavering trust and a commitment to shared progress. Together, through a vibrant community meticulously designed by you, for you, and with you, we will not just adapt to the future—we will boldly pave new pathways to progress, together.
Welcome to the next, exciting chapter of NYSERNet.
Discover what it truly means to be a NYSERNET Member. Connect with the Membership team today: membership@nysernet.org.
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