Cal State Hayward Builds Internet Switching Center

California State University Hayward has joined with Geographic Network Affiliates International in a public-private partnership for the construction of an Internet switching center on six acres at the Hayward campus. Phase one of construction may be begin as early as April 2001 on a 180,000-sf facility to house network equipment and servers, with completion in fall. Approximately 15,000 sf of the facility will serve the needs of Cal State Hayward and other colleges and universities in the state, providing direct fiber optic connection to Internet 2. The balance of the space will be made available to other private telecommunications companies. Construction of another 200,000-sf building may commence before completion of the first building. The University also has plans to open a new Business and Technology Center in 2004.