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MIDnet and The Quilt Release Case Study Results

LINCOLN, Neb, September 5, 2007- The Quilt and MIDnet, Inc. announced the findings of their collaborative project to document the business models of research and education networks. The Quilt is a U.S.-based coalition of advanced regional networking organizations in the research and education sectors and MIDnet, Inc. is a private foundation engaged in initiating and supporting research and education network projects.

“As a result of this effort, members of the research and education community, for the first time, have a library of detailed information on the business models of research and education networks,” stated Carol Farnham, co-principal of the project, "The information we have compiled not only helps the community to better understand research and education networks, it provides valuable strategic information as well.

The project began in the spring and will continue until the majority of The Quilt member organizations have been documented. The cases studies include information on organizational structure, management, operations and pricing strategies. A document for public consumption is available on both organization’s websites and detailed information on the project is available to the research and education community on request.

“Although the project is not yet complete, we have had numerous requests for the information collected during the project, which has strengthened our belief that there was a need for this project,” Jen Leasure, project manager of The Quilt,“We hope this is the first of many successful, collaborative projects.”

About MIDnet, Inc.

MIDnet is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Nebraska and has been involved in research and education network initiatives since 1987. MIDnet, Inc.’s mission is to broaden awareness of the value of network technology and applications to research, education, public service and economic development.

About The Quilt

The Quilt gathers more than 24 leading research and education networking organizations in the United States to promote consistent, reliable, interoperable and efficient advanced networking services that extend to the broadest possible community; and to represent common interests in the development and delivery of advanced network services. Participants in The Quilt provide network service for more than 200 Internet2 universities and thousands of other educational institutions. Internet2, a university-led research and development consortium, provides organizational support for The Quilt. For more information, see: www.thequilt.net

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