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Network Engineering & Technology
George Mason University
Thompson Hall, Mailstop 1B5
4400 University Dr.
Fairfax VA, 2030-4444

Phone: (703) 993-9045
Fax: (703) 993-3505

Page Updated: August 20, 2007

Network Engineering & Technology

Mission

NET's mission is to provide reliable, consistent and effective communications throughout George Mason University's data, voice, and video networks and to evaluate and implement new networking technologies that support and enhance the goals of the University.

Goals for 2007/2008

• Enhance the current network management system to provide more effective monitoring and control of the University's network infrastructure. Increase the system's capability and provide network support staff with the means to securely access key network management applications from any location.
• Develop an affordable, effective, and manageable firewall architecture suitable for the protection of individual labs and subnetworks.
• Implement Voice over IP (VoIP) as a means of providing full campus telephony and voicemail functions to remote sites in a cost-effective manner.
• Identify deficiencies in current networking equipment maintenance contracts and develop an appropriate corrective action plan.
• Continue to work with faculty, the Internet2, and National Lambda Rail organizations to explore advanced networking services and capabilities that support the needs of a broad range of academic research and collaborative activities, in the arts and humanities as well as the sciences.
• Increase our participation with state and regional networking initiatives and seek out partnerships with local industries and academic groups that will strengthen our technological resources and increase our benefit to the Northern Virginia region.

Director
Randy Anderson
703-993-3445