[FRIAM] Digital infrstructure in New Mexico

[David Breecker]

I took a close look at the Wire NM project a couple of years ago, as part of the State-wide strategy for digital media I authored (www.altMediaNM.org) and its considerable bandwidth requirements.

At that time it seemed clear that Wire NM was for State and municipal agencies, and maybe hospitals, schools, and libraries, but certainly not private sector entities.  Indeed, it was "sold" to the legislature as a way to reduce State government's telecom bill, with a 50% savings over Quest more-or-less promised.

Assuming nothing's changed (and as I recall, there were technical problems with the Wire NM architecture as well), those of us who want a better system (e.g., National Lambda Rail multi-Gb access) will need to figure out another way...

David

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tom Johnson 
  To: Friam at redfish. com 
  Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 5:06 PM
  Subject: [FRIAM] Digital infrstructure in New Mexico


  FRIAMers in New Mexico will, I suspect, find this presentation of interest.  It lays out the state's plan to bring broadband to its citizens in the coming 18-24  months.  It is not clear whether non-government agencies will be able to take advantage of this resource. 

  Jeanne O'Dean points us to http://www.cio.state.nm.us/  Once on the page, look to the center column, bottom and click on"  Added Wire NM Presentation & OCIO"

  Thanks, Jeanne.

  -tj
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