Merit Network provides internet services and professional learning. In fiscal year 2013, it had $19.5 million in revenue and $19 million in expenses, with around $17 million spent on normal yearly expenses and $2 million invested in cyber security research and development projects like a cyber range. Merit Network was founded in 1966 by universities in Michigan and has received federal stimulus funding, growing its fiber infrastructure across the state. It is looking to further develop its cyber range and cloud services.