During the last couple of years there has been an explosion of data network traffic due to campus population growth, multimedia applications and other technology advances, as well as the growth of internet activities. Most computers on campus are attached to the network using10 Base-T ethernet. Performance in these areas improved significantly.
Current plans continue the migration to a switched network environment.
The campus CSUnet link is now being upgraded to a 45mb ATM connection. This will greatly improve Internet access as well as provide distance learning opportunities in the near future. The campus voice services has been provided by Pacific Telesis. Dial tone is provided by the Centex system while voice mail has been provided by Pacific Bell's digital sound system. These have served this campus well in the past but are not competitive in today's voice telecommunications market.