Member Sponsor:

VPnet is a private network, to be used by and between VPnet members to conduct collaborative research and development, education, technology transfer, the commercialization of new businesses and technologies, and other such new uses as may be discovered. This permitted use includes the interconnection of the VPnet network to networks owned and operated by each member and to larger networks created in support of research and education which share similar Acceptable Use Policies, such as Pacific Northwest Gigapop, Internet2, Abilene, Energy Research Network, etc. It is the intention of VPnet to bring into existence a culture of cooperation among the membership, both in terms of developing a collaborative environment for research, development, e-learning and business incubation and in terms of insuring that the non-commercial nature of the network is maintained. VPnet may add additional users to the Network for the explicit purposes of collaborative research, development, education, business incubation, and business continuity.

Please answer the following questions using no more than 300 words for each question:

1. With the acceptable use policy in mind, please describe your application and/or project that will utilize VPnet.

2. Please identify any other VPnet member or non-member organizations and individuals who might be involved with your application and/or project.

3. Please describe any specific requirements that you have for VPnet to support your project and/or application.  If you are unsure, VPnet and/or your member sponsor can provide assistance.