PeachNet
The University System of Georgia educational data communications network, PeachNet, was established as a comprehensive statewide network based on the TCP/IP communications protocol. PeachNet provides for communications among the University System locations and additional sites listed below and provides a link to the Internet, an international network of networks.
| PeachNet Sites | |
| University System of Georgia | 58 |
| Office of Public Library Services | 164 |
| Department of Education K-12 | 233 |
| Private K-12 and Higher Education Sites | 15 |
| Other PeachNet Sites | 13 |
| TOTAL | 483 |
GALILEO
GALILEO, Georgia's statewide library, provides universal access to shared academic materials and services for all students and faculty at the thirty-four University System of Georgia (USG) institutions and is being made available to private colleges and universities, public libraries, and technical schools, and K-12 schools in the State. GALILEO features electronic databases, an encyclopedia, dictionary, library catalogs, state publications, and census data. These services are enabled by Georgia's statewide educational network, PeachNet, operated by the USG.
| GALILEO Sites | |
| University System of Georgia | 41 |
| Office of Public Library Services | 158 |
| Department of Technical and Adult Education | 34 |
| Department of Education (School Districts/Technology Centers) | 192 |
| University Center in Georgia | 13 |
| Georgia Private Academic Libraries | 18 |
| TOTAL | 456 |
GSAMS
GSAMS, or Georgia Statewide Academic and Medical System, is a two-way, interactive video network used in teleconferencing and in the delivery of distance learning. Other state agencies also have GSAMS installations.
| GSAMS Installations | 124 |
Satellite Installations
Satellite installations allow high speed digital transport of information and programming (voice, data, text, video) for higher education. Other state agencies also have dish installations.
| Satellite Dish Installations | |
| Uplinks | 4 |
| Downlinks with VCRs and Monitors | 60 |
Source: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Information and Instructional Technology
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