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innovative services to corporate residents. DubLINK accommodates optical fiber services providing instant access to the global marketplace. Created as an economic development tool, fibers from the system can be dedicated to businesses for exclusive use. Ohio Health, Battelle, IGS Energy and Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) are examples of corporations that are benefiting from Dublin’s proactive planning.

In addition to DubLink, the City has also linked with the Ohio Academic Research Network (OARnet) to create the Central Ohio Research Network (CORN). The broadband system links businesses with educational institutions to encourage research and economic development opportunities. Through Dublin’s connection to the most advanced statewide research network in the United States, OARnet

provides access to governments, colleges, universities and other institutions such as the Ohio Supercomputer Center through more than 1,850 miles of high-speed broadband.

As an integral part of the Central Ohio Innovation Corridor, development in the EAZ includes the comprehensive extension of DubLink facilities along with identified road improvements. With interchange enhancements underway at the SR 161 entrance to the EAZ, primary extensions of the broadband network are initially planned from that area. In conjunction with road widenings along SR 161 and the realignment of Shier Rings Road to Industrial Parkway, system extensions will be made along arterials and collectors or as expedited by particular development proposals.

For two years in a row, Dublin has been recognized by the Intelligent Communities Forum as one of the top seven cities in the world for broadband.