U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

Bringing the national census online for the first time.

Securing data for millions

In 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau conducted its 10-year population survey entirely online. Lumen Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service (MTIPS) allowed the agency to collect and protect data for 150 million people.

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The digital foundation for a next-gen census

Challenges

  • Collect and secure data from tens of millions of people
  • Enable bandwidth capacity for up to 150 million users
  • Ensure data security with Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service (MTIPS)

Challenges

  • Collect and secure data from tens of millions of people
  • Enable bandwidth capacity for up to 150 million users
  • Ensure data security with Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service (MTIPS)
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Solutions

  • Lumen MTIPS for secure access at speeds up to 40+ Gbps
  • Adaptive Networking solutions for Public Sector
  • Four 10-gig circuits to create burst capacity

Solutions

  • Lumen MTIPS for secure access at speeds up to 40+ Gbps
  • Adaptive Networking solutions for Public Sector
  • Four 10-gig circuits to create burst capacity
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Results

  • Launched in mid-March 2020
  • Respondents were able to securely fill out their census forms online
  • Convenient, easy and secure next-gen operations for respondents

Results

  • Launched in mid-March 2020
  • Respondents were able to securely fill out their census forms online
  • Convenient, easy and secure next-gen operations for respondents
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What works for the U.S. Census Bureau

Managed Services IT-Consulting Services

Lumen Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service

Secure and compliant connectivity for government agencies

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Lumen Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service

Secure and compliant connectivity for government agencies

Adaptive Networking

Adaptive Networking for Public Sector

Flexible and reliable networking solutions for public organizations

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Adaptive Networking for Public Sector

Flexible and reliable networking solutions for public organizations

Wavelength

Lumen® Wavelength Solutions

Low-latency routing for maximum speed and performance

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Lumen® Wavelength Solutions

Low-latency routing for maximum speed and performance

About the U.S. Census Bureau

Since 1790, the United States has conducted a population count every 10 years as directed by the U.S. Constitution. The 2020 Census was the largest in the nation’s history and the first time the census was performed online.

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