The Network Transformation Initiative
Next Gen² Network is an initiative designed to ensure the wired, wireless, and cloud-enterprise network on UW-Madison’s campus is responsive to our instructional, research, business, and operational needs now and in the future.
This initiative is a focused discovery exercise designed to help create a business-relevant network road map and provide IT leadership with a summary of the key networking projects, teams, and investments needed to ensure a secure, responsive campus network.
Why Next Gen² Network matters…
Seamless connectivity, invisible to users across campus
As we increase the ease and simplicity of connectivity across the network, you will have a seamless user experience no matter where you are on campus or what you need to do.

Responsive to changing research and instructional needs
Future investments in the networking infrastructure will increase the flexibility, speed and security of our networks in support of UW-Madison's teaching and research missions.

Updates
Next Gen² Network End of Year Update, 2020
The Next Gen² Network (NG²N) discovery initiative is designed to create a business-relevant network strategy that will ensure the wired, wireless, wide area, and cloud-enterprise network on UW-Madison’s campus are responsive to our current and …
December 16, 2020Join us for a Virtual Discovery Session
If you were unable to attend one of the discovery sessions held across campus in January, please join us for a virtual Next Gen² Network discovery session. RSVP now March 2, 2:30-3:30pm Webex Meeting Number …
February 26, 2020Next Gen² Network Discovery Exercise Updates
Charged with ensuring UW-Madison’s computer network is responsive to our instructional, research, business and operational needs, the Next Gen² Network team continues to meet with various audiences collecting information about needs and trends in network usage.
February 11, 2020- More Announcements posts
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