For the past several years, scientists and engineers at Equatech, Inc. have relied on the Internet to keep in touch with their peers at various universities and research organizations. In recent years these researchers have become frustrated because the increasing congestion on the Internet has disrupted their attempts to communicate and collaborate with colleagues at other institutions. Which of the following developments would be most likely to help Equatech's researchers overcome this problem? Equatech should:
A) set up an intranet.
B) allow its scientists and engineers to telecommute.
C) assign each employee a second e-mail address.
D) gain access to Internet2.

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Access to Internet2 would provide Equatech's researchers with a network specifically designed for academic and research purposes, which would be less congested and allow for more effective communication and collaboration with colleagues at other institutions. Setting up an intranet or assigning second email addresses would not address the issue of Internet congestion, and allowing telecommuting may not necessarily improve communication with colleagues at other institutions.

For the Past Several Years, Scientists and Engineers at Equatech