The primary impetus for the network is research utilizing the enabling bandwidth, dedicated resources, and deterministic quality-of-service features provided by the network. Participants are provided with unprecedented use of networking technologies unimaginable a few years ago.
Types of Participants
Equity Members - accredited investors and owners of the FLR, LLC. Equity Members are 501(c) (3) tax exempt entities or public corporations that are either private, non-profit educational institutions or Florida Public universities with an interest in participating in the NLR. The FLR has 12 Equity Members (shown in the column to the right)
Affiliate Members - non-equity participants using FLR services. Affiliate Members obtain services offered by FLR either through a direct connection to the network infrastructure or an FLR Equity Member's network.
Potential Affiliate members are subject to FLR board approval and must meet one of the following conditions:
- Providing the service is an integral part of a Florida economic development initiative.
- The potential participant is an educational institution (i.e., private, non-profit educational institution, Florida public university, community college, for-profit college, or public/private school).
- The potential participant is in collaboration with other FLR non-profit participants in support of research, education, or economic development initiatives.
- The potential participant is teaming with an FLR Equity or Associate in research or economic development activities.
- Providing such service does not jeopardize the FLR’s non-profit status.
- The entity facilitates connecting other State of Florida government entities that do not conflict with the purpose of the company.
