Kennewick School District
Enhancing student success and safety through a robust network infrastructure.
고객 소개
Kennewick School District (KSD) is the largest employer in Kennewick, Washington. The district operates 30 schools, has 3,900 employees and serves 19,000+ students. An ALE voice customer since 2003, KSD has evolved its technology to deliver reliable, secure, and future-ready services. A powerful backbone network built on ALE solutions ensures students and staff have seamless access to the tools needed for success.
적용 솔루션
- Digital Age Networking
Wherever technology goes, we're going to need to have a robust network to support it and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has been the backbone for that for many years.
Challenges
KSD’s network must support thousands of student and staff devices, data, applications, safety systems and communications. With growing 1:1 initiatives, CTE labs and digital learning platforms, the network must deliver on many fronts. This includes providing reliable high-speed access to staff and students, integrating campus safety systems, ensuring strong cybersecurity and automating emergency notifications.
Action
The Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch® OS6860N and OS6900 provide the high-performance backbone KSD needs to connect schools and data centers. 100G links ensure fast, reliable data transfer. The Alcatel-Lucent Visual Notification Assistant (VNA) automates emergency alerts. ALE DeskPhones offer staff an enhanced communications experience. The Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista® 2500 Network Management System simplifies management network-wide. Added redundancy helps prevent service disruptions.
These upgrades provide end-to-end visibility and control and simplify day-to-day management. The new network can support current and future digital learning, communications and campus safety plans.
Results
Technical Benefits
- A high-performance network backbone provides fast, reliable connectivity from core to edge
- Ultra-fast links connect the data center and schools to ensure smooth delivery of all digital services
- Intuitive alerts to IP phones, coordinates emergency response, and manages 911/112 calls
- Modern desk phones provide clear sound, customizable keys, and easy dial-by-name functionality
Financial Benefits
- Leveraging the E-Rate program enables timely technology upgrades
- Longevity of telephony systems/phones and seamless integration into modern IP network keeps costs in check
User Experience Benefits
- Reliable network performance enables innovative digital learning and teaching methods
- ALE-300 phones simplify communication with customizable keys and crystal-clear audio
- The VNA improves campus safety awareness and emergency response
Products & Solutions
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