The Power of Collaboration: Transforming the Broadband Landscape of Ohio
Time 11/03/10 08:45AM-10:00AM
Session Abstract
This dual-panel session explores Ohio's unique approach to developing a comprehensive statewide plan for Round 2 ARRA-BTOP applications. The discussion centers on the transformational impact of moving from competition to collaboration, catalyzed by the creation of the Ohio Middle Mile Consortium (OMMC), a public-private coalition between OARnet and lead-applicants Com Net, Horizon Telcom and OneCommunity. Several key Round 1 proposals from Ohio were not awarded because of overlapping, fragmented submissions. A "Gathering of State Stakeholders" meeting, initiated by OARnet, resulted in the integration of three Ohio-based BTOP proposals under the umbrella of the OMMC. The commitment shown by the OMMC partners enabled business competitors to put Ohioan
Speakers
Speaker Pankaj Shah OARnet
Speaker Ann O'Beay Ohio Board of Regents
Speaker Denis Walsh OARnet
Speaker Paul Schopis OARnet
Speaker Tim Berelsman Com Net, Inc.
Speaker Bill McKell Horizon Telecom
Speaker Ann Zimmerman OARnet
Speaker Scot Rourke OneCommunity
Presentation Media
The Power of Collaboration: Transforming the Broadband Landscape of Ohio (pdf)
Speaker Tim Berelsman Com Net, Inc.
Speaker Bill McKell Horizon Telecom
Speaker Ann O'Beay Ohio Board of Regents
Speaker Scot Rourke OneCommunity
Speaker Paul Schopis OARnet
Speaker Pankaj Shah OARnet
Speaker Denis Walsh OARnet
Speaker Stephen Wheat Emory University
Speaker Ann Zimmerman OARnet
Secondary tracks Health Sciences The Future: What's Next for the Net?
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