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Clydebank College
BACKGROUND
Clydebank College
* opened as a technical college in 1965 and now supports more than 10,000 students each year from over 40 countries.
CUSTOMER NEED
As part of its commitment to excellence in learning, Clydebank College decided to implement a fully converged network infrastructure that would help take its teaching and learning facilities into the 21st century. For its brand new, purpose-built premises, the college sought a voice and data network that would deliver highly reliable, fast and highly secure communications for teachers and students - to be used in the classroom and beyond.
It was also important that the solution could develop and grow as the college did the same.
NORTEL SOLUTION
To achieve all of these aims within the new building, Clydebank College first implemented a complete Nortel data network. This included a Nortel
Ethernet Routing Switch 8600
at the core, with Nortel
Ethernet Routing Switch 5520s
at the edge, delivering gigabit Ethernet to the desktop for all users. To extend the network's coverage for staff, a complete Nortel Wireless LAN infrastructure was also put in place using Nortel
WLAN 2380
switches and Nortel
WLAN 2330
multi-mode access points, plus Nortel
IP Softphone 2050s
. For the IP Telephony, a Nortel
Communication Server 1000
was installed, with Nortel
CallPilot
for voicemail and Unified Messaging (UM). A mix of handsets including Nortel
IP Phone 1120s
and Nortel
IP Phone 1140s
, plus Nortel WLAN Handset 2210s and Nortel WLAN Handset 2211s was also included.
RESULTS & BENEFITS
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Improved efficiency and responsiveness
- UM capability allows staff to access voicemail messages via their email inbox
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Better access to information for students
- via dedicated student log-in to the college LAN
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Flexibility and scalability
- staff can now work anywhere on campus, whilst the solution also supports future growth and technology developments
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