| ECS is very strong in Computing, Communication and basic Information Science |
| Other parts of University are strong in Using and Delivering Information e.g. Newhouse, IST, Maxwell, VPA, School of Education ... |
| Rome Laboratory is premier national resource in Computing, Communication, Information Technology |
| NYNET and its host sites provide unique leading edge infrastructure |
| Innovative Medical Informatics/Telemedicine program at SUNY HSC |
| Business interest from NYNEX, IBM as well small entrepreneurial organizations (NYSERNET ...) |
| Natural base for strong Community Network CNYCITI |