WVNET Summer Newsletter 2022
Find out more about what is happening at WVNET.Events, career opportunities and department updates.
WVNET Newsletter
WVNET Customer Satisfaction Survey
WVNET is tracking the satisfaction of our customers at the closure of each ticket and resolution of each issue.
Project Details
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Announcements
West Virginia Statewide Technology Conference Call for Presentations Deadline Feb. 1
The West Virginia Statewide Technology Conference (WVSTC) will return to Morgantown from July 19-21, 2023. The conference has announced its call for presentation proposals as part of the first step to planning the conference. “This is a great opportunity for professionals who work with technology from all around the state—whether you work in higher ed, K-12 schools, government or even non-profits to showcase programs they’ve implemented, lessons learned, research conducted and more,” says conference co-chair,
Announcements
CALL FOR PANELISTS!
The Call For Presentations deadline is fast approaching! We are looking for individuals to participate in panel discussions on the following topics: Would you be interested in participating in a panel discussion? If so, drop us a line! Panel discussions aren’t the only way to participate— we are still recruiting for our concurrent session tracks. We are looking forward to seeing you in Morgantown in July!
Announcements
Connectivity Issue – Zayo is currently experiencing a multiple line outage in the Charleston, WV area.
This affects all WVNET traffic in the southern part of the state and users may experience higher latency and slower speeds. Zayo dispatched crews at 6:30 this morning but does not currently have an ETA on repairs. Additional updates will be provided as they become available.
Announcements
Connectivity Update – Issue has been resolved.
As of 4pm, the issue has been resolved. Work will continue but should not create latency nor outages. We will be monitoring the situation in the South and working with WVOT and K12 to confirm the issue doesn’t return.
Announcements
Important Network Updates to take place December 19
Starting at 6:00 AM on December 19, you may experience suboptimal network performance to the Internet and Internet2 due to an upstream provider infrastructure upgrade (with a potential outage window of 24 hours). This may have an impact on services provided by WVNET.
Systems & Database Administration
WVNET’s Systems Administration group provides robust hosting and infrastructure management services, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient operations for educational institutions and state entities across West Virginia.
Employee Spotlight
Chris Freeman
Chris has been an integral part of the WVNET Telecommunications Department since December 1998. Initially stepping in as the primary field technician, Chris has journeyed to every county courthouse and college campus that WVNET has ever supported.