About NGN

The Next Generation Network (NGN) is transforming Yale’s digital infrastructure, building by building, to meet the highest standards of modern connectivity. This advanced network will offer unparalleled reliability and security, serving as the backbone for the groundbreaking research and innovative learning that drive Yale’s mission to improve lives and protect the planet. With NGN, researchers, students, and faculty alike will benefit from robust security measures ensuring privacy and protection for data big and small. Discover the many ways NGN is elevating the network experience across campus below.

Benefits of NGN

  • Increased support through earlier detection of security risks
  • Improved standards that safeguard Yale’s electronic information
  • Increased reliability and network capacity
  • More open, more secure network for our Yale community and visitors alike
  • Increased global presence
  • Allows for high speed network functionality
  • Seamless integration with other Yale networks
  • Seamless wireless experience
Pierson College from the outside

“I am extremely excited that the transition went smoothly and any minor issues were resolved rather quickly!”

Pierson College

The Migration Process

Here’s what a migration to NGN looks like for each building:

A map showing the 4 stages on the path to migrating a building to NGN