WiscNet is a membership organization that provides research and education networking services to public and private higher education, K12 school districts, libraries, municipalities, and hospitals throughout Wisconsin. We connect people and strategies to solve common technology challenges and to develop innovative solutions in support of educational, research, and community service missions.
WiscNet Support
These folks work not only to resolve whatever is standing in your way but also to teach and learn along with you. While we know a little more than the average person about what's going on across the network, we're also curious about what else we can learn from and help you out with.
WiscNet Services
WiscNet, with 100-gigabit interfaces in Chicago and Minneapolis, procures commodity Internet from top-tier providers. We aim for on-net traffic to enhance user experience and lower costs via peering with educational, research, and commercial networks. WiscNet's E-rate eligible Network Access Service offers unlimited, unmeasured internet at a fixed annual fee, even when members boost their capacity, ensuring optimal utilization without any extra charges.
WiscNet Events
WiscNet hosts a variety of events, both in-person and online, throughout the year. It’s through these gatherings that the WiscNet community comes together to teach, learn, see friends old and new, and push their thinking forward into the future. Over the years we've learned that something magical happens when people connect.
WiscNet Governance
WiscNet, a non-profit association, is committed to fostering education, research, and economic development in Wisconsin through a digital network interconnecting public and private entities. Its mission includes promoting collaboration, facilitating access to regional and national networks, and enhancing scientific knowledge.
WiscNet Careers
WiscNet is a fun place to work, with a cast of characters dedicated to serving the WiscNet membership, working to support our members and resolve whatever is standing in their way, but also to pursue wild ideas and teach and learn together, in community.
Join us for a conversation and connection with WiscNet’s new CEO, Brian Remer, who is traveling around the state to meet with as many WiscNet members as possible in order to share WiscNet’s strategic direction going forward, and gather your input and feedback.
Join us online on Wednesday, March 19th, at 10:00 a.m. for part two of Digital Inclusion with Cassandra Hill, Ph. D., from the City of Madison.
WiscNet Connections is our annual membership meeting, held every spring. The WiscNet community comes together to teach, learn, see friends old and new, and push their thinking forward into the future. Over the years we've learned that something magical happens when people connect.
Kika Barr's innovative journey began with the creation of a unique technical support team that emphasized member fulfillment and education. Her approach was influenced by her experiences at UW Madison and WiscNet, where mentors and peers played a crucial role. Kika's creative process involves treating each member interaction as unique, focusing on listening and education to solve problems collaboratively. Despite challenges as a non-native speaker and a woman in tech, her perseverance and support from key individuals helped her succeed. She is inspired by quantum technologies and maintains productivity through meditation, exercise, and reading influential books like "The Infinite Game."
Aneta Kosturova's journey as an innovator began with her natural curiosity and ability to think outside the box. She views challenges as opportunities for new solutions, a mindset that was shaped by her upbringing in Bulgaria during communism. Witnessing communities unite for change taught her that innovation is possible when people collaborate for a common purpose. Her creative process involves breaking down complex ideas into manageable steps, emphasizing the importance of teaching, learning, and collaboration. Aneta is particularly excited about the potential of artificial intelligence and quantum technology, seeing them as transformative trends for the future.