Connectivity that Powers Research & Education.
nysernet delivers high-speed, reliable, and secure network solutions built by and for the research and education community.
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BENEFITS
Why Institutions Choose nysernet
nysernet's connectivity services are tailored for the research and education community. Whether your institution is transferring massive research datasets, enabling campus-wide teaching and learning, or ensuring business continuity, our network solutions are designed to deliver unmatched performance, reliability, and value.
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Global Reach – Seamless access to state, national, and international research networks.
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Scalable Speeds – From 1Gb to 100Gb+, tailored to your institution’s needs.
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Reliable Performance – Redundant infrastructure designed to minimize downtime.
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Cloud & Collaboration Ready – Direct access to cloud providers and advanced collaboration tools.
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Cost-Effective – Affordable options through shared buying power and member-focused pricing.
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Future-Proof Infrastructure – Flexible solutions that grow with your institution.
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Secure & Supported – Trusted facilities, redundant systems, and guidance from nysernet experts.
WHO WE SERVE
Connectivity Designed for Institutions Like Yours
nysernet serves a diverse community of institutions across New York State and beyond. From universities and hospitals to RICs and BOCES — as well as museums and libraries — we understand the unique challenges each sector faces, and we deliver connectivity solutions designed to meet them.
Higher Education & Research Institutions
Universities and research centers require powerful, reliable connectivity to drive teaching, learning, and discovery. nysernet provides scalable bandwidth up to 100Gb and advanced solutions like the R&E Network and Dark Fiber. Together, these services enable seamless research partnerships, innovative teaching, and student success.
Healthcare & Medical Research
Medical centers and research hospitals must share sensitive data securely while meeting strict compliance requirements. With redundant, reliable connections and strong security frameworks, nysernet supports both groundbreaking medical research and patient care.
Museums & Libraries
As digital collections grow and expand online, museums and libraries require greater bandwidth and reliable connections. nysernet delivers cost-effective solutions that support digital exhibits, research access, and community learning initiatives.
BOCES, RICs & K–12
Educational service providers often work with limited budgets yet need reliable, equitable access to technology for classrooms and districts. nysernet offers affordable options like IAS and Commercial Internet Service to ensure students and educators have the connectivity they need.
Your Network. Your Future.
Partner with nysernet to unlock high-performance networking solutions designed for the R&E community.
For more than four decades, nysernet has empowered members to solve challenges and spark discovery. Be part of what’s next.
ABOUT NYSERNET
More Than a Network
We're Your Trusted Partner in Innovation
For four decades, nysernet has partnered with institutions across New York State and beyond to solve common challenges, build secure foundations, and spark new connections. As a nonprofit dedicated to serving those who serve others, we provide the trusted infrastructure and expertise that power research, education, and community impact.
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FAQS
Answers to Common Questions From Our Members
The R&E Network is built for research and education and optimized for global collaboration and peering with research networks. Commercial Internet Service (via The Quilt) provides cost-effective, general internet access with buying-power discounts.
Yes. Many members maintain diverse commercial routes for resiliency while using NYSERNet for research traffic, content peering, and cloud access.
We peer with major content and cloud platforms so frequently accessed traffic takes a shorter, more direct path, improving performance and reducing load on your commercial links.
Yes. Members can extend VLANs to cloud/on-net services, colocation/data centers, and other connected providers.
Our backbone and peering relationships are engineered for low latency, low jitter, and high availability to support research data movement, real-time collaboration, and even campus eSports.
Yes. We can assist with architecture, route design/BGP, VLAN extensions, and managed connectivity options so your team can focus on mission-critical work.
Tell us your goals and we’ll map recommended services, rough timelines, and next steps and be with you through every step of the way.
Email us at membership@nysernet.org to get started today.
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