Governor Bob Taft, Secretary of Commerce Don Evans, left of the Governor, and others make a ceremonial connection on Monday, October 25, 2004, in Columbus, during the announcement that SBC, a leading telecommunications company, will increase its investment in fiber-optic networks in communities. SBC is a partner in the Third Frontier Network, a dedicated high-speed fiber-optic network linking Ohio's colleges and universities with research facilities to promote research and economic development. (Photo by Chris Kasson / Office of the Governor)