
Higher Education Solutions
High-performance, reliable networking to enable teaching, learning, and research
Networks built to support the most demanding applications, smart campuses, and high device densities
As institutions embrace new technologies for teaching and learning, the network has emerged as a critical foundation for innovative approaches to higher education. High-speed, highly reliable wired and wireless connectivity paves the way for successful academic outcomes.
A superior connectivity experience for students, faculty, and staff, along with robust support for smart campus initiatives, helps an institution achieve its academic mission.
It enhances a school’s brand and can positively influence enrollment decisions.

Industry trends
- Growing competition for student enrollment
- Expansion of smart campus initiatives
- Rising popularity of esports
- Adoption of hybrid learning models
- Increased demand for high-density connectivity

Networking challenges
- Legacy infrastructure unable to support modern applications
- Inconsistent connectivity in high-density environments
- Poor network performance
- Connectivity issues during campus visits
- Security threats can compromise sensitive data
Solutions for higher education
A scalable and resilient distributed core forms the foundation for the modern network in institutions of higher learning. Students, faculty, and staff benefit from fast, dependable classroom connectivity and campus-wide Wi-Fi coverage indoors and outdoors. High-speed data center connectivity supports critical academic and administrative applications.
The network provides wired support and power for security cameras, access control systems, and other IoT devices. It reliably supports building automation systems, including HVAC, lighting, and energy management systems. Advanced network security capabilities protect users, devices, data, and the network.





