1. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri Fall 2007 MERC IR Meeting November 1, 2007

2. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri Welcome and Introductions

3. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri MERC Financial Report

4. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri Next Generation Network (M4) November 1, 2007

5. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri Next Generation Network (M4) Project Goals Complex Procurement Next steps

6. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri Project Goals Replace managed-circuit core network with long-term fixed cost assets –One-time cost for Indefeasible Right to Use (IRU) –5 year fixed costs for Maintenance and Operations of fiber assets –5 year fixed leases for Carrier hotels –No increases to these costs no matter how many wavelengths are utilized

7. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri Project Goals Provide for cost-effective growth with controlled, incremental costs –Can add additional wavelengths as needed –A pair of fiber-optic cables routinely support forty 10Gb wavelengths –40Gb and 100Gb wavelengths just beginning to enter production

8. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri Project Goals Provide high-capacity infrastructure for differentiated services –High-Definition Video –Temporary capacity across core –Transport to off-site Disaster Recovery (DR) sites

9. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri Complex procurement Best and Final Offer (BAFO) procurement methodology Fiber from multiple providers Carrier hotel facilities Optical equipment Routing facility changes All resources must connect and come on- line approximately the same time

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11. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri Next steps Move high capacity beyond core network –Majority of current connectivity costs are in tail circuits –Increased capacity circuits will result in increased connectivity costs –FY08 growth rate is currently 41% vs. 34% in FY07

12. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri Next steps Looking at new models –Problem is particularly acute in non- metropolitan areas –Local aggregation where feasible –Member fiber builds to MOREnet aggregation point –High speed wireless as alternatives

13. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri Next steps New models will require changes to Business As Usual –Differentiated access for high-speed end-to- end members 1 Gb for general connectivity but shaped to 100 Mb for internet access –Accounting for metered/variable cost access (internet, etc.) –Increased vigilance and cooperative response to Denial of Service attacks

14. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri Rural High-Speed Internet Task Force

15. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri MOREnet Services Update November 1, 2007

16. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri MOREnet KnowledgeBase New as of March 2007 Access at help.more.net Uses RightAnswers tool and articles Over 125,000 knowledgebase articles across over 200 software titles Over 200 MOREnet service-specific articles Free to all MOREnet members Also New: help@more.net for Technical Supporthelp@more.net

17. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri Gale Discovering Collection New as of September 2007 Consists of essays and reference works on the subjects of Literature, History, Biography, Science and Social Studies Free to all MOREnet members Funded by the Secretary of State's Office/Missouri State Library

18. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri Learning Express Library New as of October 2007 Online, interactive testing database Test preparation materials include the ACT, ASVAB, Civil Service, EMS, Firefighter, GED, GMAT, GRE, Law Enforcement, Paramedic, PPST, Real Estate, SAT, United States Citizenship, and more Free to all MOREnet members Funded through the REAL reserves for a two- year, statewide subscription

19. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri Email Virus and Spam Filtering Update Service enhanced with Spamhaus black list in late August Previously identifying and blocking 83% of all mail Currently identifying and blocking 93% Automatic notification to legitimate mail senders Minimal cost and impact to support staff High value to members

20. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri SANS 519 Web Application Security Workshop December 18-19 at MOREnet Delivered via interactive video Discounted price of $500 per person, enter “519MOREnet” discount code Register at www.sans.org, requires free SANS portal accountwww.sans.org Interested in more SANS courses? Contact training@more.net

21. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri Mass Communication Software The University of Missouri recently awarded a contract to 3n to provide emergency mass notification services Interested MOREnet members may contract directly with 3n based on the UM contract terms

22. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri HELIX 2008 April 2-4, 2008 Call for presentation proposals still open Keynote – Dr. Mark Milliron Registration will open Jan. 15 th Spread the word!

23. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri MERC Governance Procedures Amendment Current: The Board of Directors will include four Ex-officio members representing the Missouri Department of Higher Education, MOBIUS, MOREnet and the UM System Vice President for Information Technology. Proposed: The Board of Directors will include six non-voting Ex-officio members; one representing the Missouri Department of Higher Education, one representing MOBIUS, one representing MOREnet, one representing the UM System Vice President for Information Technology, and two representing the MOREnet Council who are currently serving as the external higher education representatives to the Council.

24. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri Missouri Campus Security Task Force Report

25. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri Keynote Presentation Torri Spiegelhalter, AT&T Director of Homeland Security

26. www.more.net | University of Missouri Copyright ©2005 MOREnet and The Curators of the University of Missouri Roundtable Discussion Status of current disaster and crisis plans Problems in developing and implementing crisis plans Discovered best practices Experiences