Ball State To Test New Communications System

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MUNCIE—Ball State University researchers say they will soon test a new point-to-point laser system that will send broadband communications between buildings.

The University, which is testing the equipment for a Canadian company, says the free-space optics equipment is easier and cheaper to install than traditional fiber optics.

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Even those with well-designed and practical disaster recovery plans, are finding the task of bringing their organizations back on line tougher than they feared.

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