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MDREN & Data Networks

Register for the Network Optimization Webinar

Join us on April 23rd at 10 AM EST for our online webinar, "Is Your Network Optimized for Today's Learning Environment? Insights from MDREN & Data Networks". This knowledge-filled session will bring together four panelists with expertise in a wide range of network enhancement and optimization.

Optimize and Enhance Your Network!

Join Maryland Research and Education Network (MDREN) and Data Networks for an exclusive webinar tailored for IT leaders in K-12, higher education, and public libraries. Discover how MDREN’s purpose-built network, with direct connectivity to Internet2, delivers unparalleled high-performance access to advanced research and education resources, going beyond traditional ISPs to support secure large-scale data transport, cloud strategies, and cutting-edge academic collaboration.

Data Networks will share expert insights on optimizing on-campus and remote connectivity, featuring Wi-Fi 6/6E deployment, SD-WAN for intelligent traffic management, and real-world examples of campus network transformations. Learn how institutions can harness Azure ExpressRoute for private, high-speed Microsoft cloud connectivity and build a robust hybrid cloud strategy, enhanced by MDREN’s Internet2 backbone.  

If you can't attend on April 23rd, make sure to still register so we can send you an email with a recording of the event!

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Jerry Waldron

Interim Executive Director

MDREN

Norwin-DNI

Norwin Malmberg

Chief Engineer

MDREN

Brad-DNI

Brad Bothun

Senior Network Engineer

MDREN

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Jan Shilhavy

Account Executive

Data Networks

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Patrick Traille

Solutions Architect

Data Networks

About Us

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Since 1983 we’ve been one of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier technology solution providers. We help our customers reduce IT complexity by designing, implementing, supporting, and managing complete solutions for client computing, data center, networking, cloud and managed services. Our intense customer focus drives specialized skills, processes, and manufacturer relationships that ensure project success.

Data Networks has provided a full range of technology solutions and services to the K-12 and higher education markets for over 35 years. We work with some of the largest school systems in the country (and some of the smallest, too). So we understand the unique challenges and goals of education and provide solutions tailored to address them.

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MDREN provides wide area network services (WAN), robust connectivity to the University System of Maryland institutions, other Maryland state universities, community colleges, private institutions, and libraries.  As we expand the educational network, we are open to working with education providers and research professionals at all levels (K-20). 
 
MDREN provides a data network and a growing list of cutting-edge services, including:
  • - Internet, National Research Network, and Internet2
  • - Large data set transport
  • - Wireless Services
  • - Research/STEM-related Services
  • - Cybersecurity Services (DDoS)
  • - Campus network design support
  • - Facilitate disaster recovery strategies
  • - Hosting a community of information technology
  •   professionals at sponsored events