A world-first report commissioned by REANNZ shows that the return on dedicated high-speed networks are estimated to be $200-220m a year.

KAREN Economic Value report

We released an independent report today proving the return on investment in KAREN. In releasing the report, Donald Clark said the nature of the benefits found by the study into KAREN would also be found in broader networks contemplated by the Government.

Key findings in the report:

• $200-220m in economic activity is generated by KAREN every year
  

• $140-160m of this are benefits to businesses and the wider community through accelerated ICT uptake

Resources

Media release: Broadband investment: the time is right | Media page

KAREN Economic Value report - Summary and Full | Publications page

The case for NRENs

TERENA recently released a report of its own on the value of advanced networks, 'Making the case for NRENs'. This document draws together evidence and arguments supporting Europe's national research and education networks (NRENs) and the 'special status' that they enjoy in many countries.

TERENA makes the case for NRENs