Since its creation, more than 50 additional institutions from a wide range of geographic regions have expressed an interest in joining the network. State Senators Ronald Stafford and Joseph Bruno attended the network's inaugural teleconference. Distance learning provides unique opportunities for schools by making education and professional development both accessible and cost effective. High school programs can be linked seamlessly to institutions of higher learning. The potential for telemedicine is tremendous.
Physicians can consult with specialists at major medical centers.
The AAN uses a frame relay network cluster designed by The Sage Colleges, VTEL and RADVision, and operated by Bell Atlantic. The network provides an integrated telecommunications solution, supporting two-way interactive video, LANS, WANS, data exchange, Internet access, and other technologies, and allows bridging to other frame relay clusters across the country.