The Kingsmead School - Multi-site Unified Connection

The Kingsmead School

Multi-site unified connection

Challenge

To build a unified network across five sites, geographically spread across the city, which was accessible off-site and incorporated a wireless access solution. Incorporate all storage systems into a single server solution with one data centre. Allow for resiliency should there be an outage and provide reliable end user equipment.

Value

A purpose built WAN managed in coordination with the schools ISP. This was achieved by modifying existing domains and incorporating them in to a shared network across all sites. New devices across the school meant with a reliable connection and reliable device the teachers could work from anywhere. One main data centre and a backup server room in another building allowed us to ensure resiliency in the event of a failure. However all of this was achievable within budget and on time.

This has resulted in staff being able to move around sites with effortless access to file shares and documents. The simplified network has meant that staff can easily collaborate on shared projects, whilst being where they need to be. The cost savings were made as a single data centre was needed and resilient networking meant that an outage at one site, could still keep the school working. 
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