The Edge Network Technology As one of the nation’s advanced research and education networks, the Edge network (EdgeNet) needs to support a diverse range of users and services from standard IP transit services to ultra-high capacity data transport capability. Edge…
The need for innovative technology and advanced network capabilities is becoming increasingly important to meet the complexity and scope of the research initiatives of today’s institutions. Internet2 aims to deliver mission-critical technology and provide a collaborative environment for research and…
Hackensack Meridian Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network and has embarked on a journey to create one integrated network to change how health care is delivered across the state. To help in this mission and expand…
Technology has the power to transform education and infuse classrooms and online courses with the digital tools necessary to expand student experiences, boost teaching capabilities, and improve learning outcomes. To help enhance an institution’s teaching-learning process and provide faculty, instructional…
Every member has different needs and each of those members desires help in a variety of ways. When a problem appears, compassionate and constructive support is appreciated, as well as timely feedback. Edge is cognizant of requests and why the…
As a trusted advisor to our member community, I’d like to weigh in on the Zoom controversy. I’m no apologist for security concerns (by a long shot), and would like to provide some perspective on Zoom’s recent security challenges with…
Executive Director of Business Development Draws Membership Together Trish Connor has developed a holistic perspective in regards to technology and has brought a wide range of experiences into her new role as Executive Director of Edge’s Business Development, one she…
The formation of the New Jersey Big Data Alliance (NJBDA) all began with a supercomputer. In 2013, Rutgers University secured $10 million in funding from the State Higher Education Bond Act to purchase the state’s first supercomputer. Wanting to share…
Founded by the American pioneers of rail and steam transportation, Stevens Institute of Technology is a premier, student-centric technological research university dedicated to nurturing and educating tomorrow’s leaders. Known for their contributions to solving many of the most challenging issues…
Mission Critical Filling the Gap in the Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline through Academic, Corporate, and Economic Development Partnerships Every company has incorporated technology into their organization's DNA, and data has become more valuable than oil. The widespread influx in technology usage…
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is deep-seated in a culture of innovation and invention and is recognized for the impressive scope and impact of the institution’s research and educational programs. As a hotbed of new theories and discoveries,…
Technology Changes Library Operations With rapidly changing technological advancement, library operations have moved from the big card catalogs to detailed, digital library databases. These institutions have shifted from collecting physical materials to having subscriptions to offering e-materials. No matter the…
Cloud computing has become an integral part of modern computing with many institutions now using the model in some capacity to streamline their computing resources, build efficiencies, and re-architect enterprise topologies including networks, storage, applications, and servers. The evolution of…
Lewis and Miller Provide Leadership to Edge’s Procurement Structure Although Walter Lewis and Dan Miller first met last year, they feel and act like decades-old friends who now have the good fortune to work together as part of Edge’s procurement…
For over four decades, Robert Mondelli has been walking the halls of Passaic County Community College (PCCC) in Paterson, New Jersey. The current Vice President of Information Technology on campus, Mondelli officially became a Panther when he enrolled as a…
Institutions today are resolving to modernize their business processes and technologies to improve performance and results in the digital economy. In service to member institutions, Edge serves to unpack the process of digital transformation and business systems modernization, discuss the…
Jersey City School District Becomes a New Edge Member Over the past two years, Edge has been developing close relationships with New Jersey’s K-12 school districts, furthering the member-driven nonprofit consortium’s technological, innovative footprint throughout the state. New Jersey’s School…
Economic Opportunity in an Era of Change Non-profit, public mission colleges and universities, and community colleges are important components of New Jersey’s higher education system. These high-quality options allow students to select an institution that best fits their educational needs…
Montclair State University is a leader in groundbreaking research and was recently designated as a Research Doctoral University (R2) by the national Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. “Montclair State’s journey to be recognized as a Carnegie R2 research…
As Edge members work to meet the challenge of moving instruction online, we’ve gathered a variety of resources below to support the transition. The videos and guides included here outline know best practices and tech-specific tips and tricks to enable…
Cyberattacks on colleges and universities are increasingly frequent and damaging. The cyberthreat to higher education overall is significant and likely to grow for the foreseeable future. Meeting the challenge, especially in higher education, requires strategic thinking and institutional strategy must…
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, maintaining the seventh highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. With a longstanding commitment to faculty-student collaboration, TCNJ has…
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) recently achieved a new level of distinction by being named a “Very High Research Activity (R1)” institution by the Carnegie Classification®. The R1 ranking is the highest category among doctoral universities and is considered…
Just since 2012, enrollment at Rowan University has jumped 52 percent, and now is home to more than 19,000 students. The University also added two medical schools, expanded its Glassboro campus as part of a $400 million public-private partnership, created…