Building Rewiring Project Through the University's Network Infrastructure Project, all major academic, administrative, and medical buildings on Central and North Grounds have been connected to the new fiber optic backbone. The project provides a more reliable network with greater capacity by having all buildings connected to the University backbone and by using standard cable and connections. The second phase of the project is the Building Rewiring Project, which involves installing in each building new standard cable and connections capable of supporting telephone, data communications, and video. Outlets are being installed in all classrooms, and optional video connections are being installed in departmental conference rooms, as requested. Wiring work continued as quickly as possible through the 1999-00 academic year, with approximately 1,700 Ethernet outlets installed on the Grounds, primarily in the health services area.
Work continues in the hospital and other medical areas.
Most academic buildings have been completed, although wiring in a few academic buildings, such as Clark Hall, is scheduled with other planned renovations. In fall '99, ITC announced the successful negotiation of two new contracts for Internet dial-in services for faculty, staff, and students to use from home. Both providers, Cornerstone Services and Internet Connections, maintain a direct connection to the U.Va. The contract with Cornerstone is a renegotiated renewal of an agreement that has existed for the past few years. Added to the options previously available through Cornerstone are two new rate plans.