New Madrid County School District R1
New Madrid County R-1 School District selected the new solution based on the excellent quality of the products.
About the customer
New Madrid County R-1 School District, located in the Southeastern corner of Missouri on the banks of the Mississippi River is home to 3 elementary schools, a middle school, a high school and a technical training center. Their focus is on the development of competencies in the application of computers and related technology, and the district holds a strong reputation in the fields of music and athleticism.
Every product shipped worked right out of the box, and installation and post-sale services and maintenance are handled between Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and trusted business partner NovaCopy, ensuring that the network will run problem-free from the beginning
Solutions used
- Unified Communications
- Autonomous Network
The wired and wireless network we deployed was the right technology at the right price; the support from NovaCopy and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise before and after the sale were nothing short of phenomenal. It’s great to work with two companies who always have our school district’s best interests in mind.
Challenges
- Need to ready network infrastructure for deployment of new initiative to provide one laptop to each student
- Limited network support and maintenance staff
- Periodic needs for temporary guest internet services
- Right-priced solution was critical since deployment was not government funded
Results
Technical benefits
- Instant access point solution allows rollout of new wireless policies to buildings in seconds.
- The wired network is ready for the future with GigE to the edge.
- Expert support and implementation from partner means worry-free deployment and operations.
Financial benefits
- The new system is easily upgradable and integrated, allowing for cost-friendly future developments, and a lower total cost of ownership.
User experience benefits
- Creating temporary guest Internet access networks is easy; media covering local sports events and visiting staff can easily connect back to the office to get on with their day.
Products & Solutions
Products
- OmniSwitch 6900 Stackable LAN Switch
- OmniSwitch 6850E Stackable LAN Switch
- OmniSwitch 6450 Stackable LAN Switch
- OmniAccess AP105
Solutions
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