Empowering Kansas Institutions with Cutting-Edge Connectivity and Expert Solutions

KanREN Provides High-Speed Connectivity and Expert Technology Support for Kansas Anchor Institutions

KanREN is the gateway to high-speed network connectivity, collaboration, and expert support for Kansas anchor institutions. We provide exclusive access to research networks and communities, customized technology and security solutions, and personalized support to ensure your institution’s success.

Connectivity Support Solutions

30 Years of Excellence in Serving Kansas

Mission

KanREN provides network and related services tailored to meet the needs of research, education and other community anchor institutions in Kansas. KanREN empowers members to collaborate and advance their own missions through KanREN’s consortium-based organization and technical capabilities.

Vision

KanREN will be the premier Managed Service Provider (MSP) for anchor institutions across Kansas within the next five years, setting the standard for excellence in connectivity solutions and empowering our members to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

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Created for Kansas, by Kansans: Exclusive KanREN Membership Benefits

KanREN services are exclusively available to our members, tailored to meet their unique needs. Our members gain the resources to scale up and pursue greater ambitions. By collaborating, KanREN members leverage shared infrastructure and partnerships, cutting costs and enhancing services. As a nonprofit organization, every dollar that you spend is reinvested into KanREN, creating more value for you and our members.

Exclusive Services, Training, and Licensing for KanREN Members

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Anchor Institutions

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Member Testimonials

  • “We at K-State University (and GpENI) would like to thank KanREN for their support of network research. In particular, we appreciate your efforts in facilitating L2 connectivity to I2. This connection allows us to interface with the network community and conduct much needed networking research.”

    Don Gruenbacher, Kansas State University

  • “I have had the pleasure of working with KANREN for nearly 25 years, during that time I have seen many changes to the services offered, the personnel, and the organization. What has never changed is their commitment to the service and support of their members. I cannot imagine an organization more committed to their membership than KanREN and I know that we would not be where we are today without them.”

    Ray Cole, Emporia State University

  • "KanREN is everything that commercial service providers are not: dedicated, collaborative, effective, responsive, consistently high quality and value, and darn nice folks to boot."

    Tyler Palmer, LMH Health

  • “I have had the opportunity to work with KANREN for the past 14 years. They have been an excellent resource for our district, in regards to planning, upgrading and effectively using the resources that we have. Communication is second to none and KanREN has a very professional, qualified staff. They are extremely dependable and have provided us with outstanding support.”

    Kevin Brokaw, Silver Lake USD #372

  • "KanREN is hands-down the best Internet service provider we have worked with: they have a service-driven mindset across the organization. From highly responsive client communication/alerting practices to knowledge-transfer workshops: everything KanREN delivers is well-done and reliable."

    Josh Berry, Highland Community College

  • "We've had nothing but stellar performance and support from KanREN since its inception. From rapidly thwarting DoS attacks against its customers, to contacting us (often in less than a minute) any time they see an issue on our side; KanREN has always been an "exceeds expectations" partner in our book.

    Timothy Pearson, Pittsburg State University

  • "KanREN has changed our view of what Internet connectivity should provide. KanREN has been a key that unlocks IT potential every day for our organization."

    John Williams, City of Lawrence, KS

  • "The KanREN backbone has enabled the University of Kansas School of Medicine - Salina Campus to economically obtain high-speed connectivity to Kansas City for daily lectures, as well as providing other voice, data, and video capabilities."

    Michael Kollhoff, KU School of Medicine - Salina

News & Updates
The True Impact of Gigabit Connections
The True Impact of Gigabit Connections

In this this webinar the Fiber Broadband Association (KanREN is a member!) and RVA dive into evaluating the true value of gigabit internet speeds compared to lower bandwidth options. The conversation begins with an emphasis on the importance of adopting a scientific and evidence-based approach to understanding bandwidth needs.

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Possible Changes to Universal Service Fund
Possible Changes to Universal Service Fund

I am writing to inform you of a significant ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The court declared that the Universal Service Contribution (USF) mechanism violates the Legislative Vesting Clause of the U.S. Constitution. This decision has serious implications for programs many of our members rely on, including the Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) and the E-rate program.

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Transition to Ciena Optical Transport Network Complete
Transition to Ciena Optical Transport Network Complete

KanREN has completed our project to implement ciena’s Optical Transport Network (OTN), enabling a more flexible and scalable connectivity throughout our network.

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