March 2003 — ConnectEd
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Case Study: Howard University Takes the 'HiPath' to Campus Connectivity
"Siemens offered sole source responsibility for the entire project - from design through installation of the cabling infrastructure, implementation of the voice network, and integration of this network with both data and cable TV elements," says Moore. "In addition, they offered training, support, maintenance and even financing."
Access From Everywhere
With the project complete, Howard University has become one of the most technologically advanced universities in the country. Students and faculty not only have new high-speed Internet and cable TV access, but they also can use advanced phone features such as voice conferencing. All of these services are provided free to the students from a single faceplate in their room.
In addition to being ambitious in scope, the project had a rigid timetable. Most vendors told the university that such a project would be impossible to completely implement in less than a year. But with the help of the Siemens team, the university achieved the feat in just six months. With the network in place, the university hopes not only to improve the tools available for current students, but is confident that the new services will be attractive to potential students as well.
According to Moore, Howard University views this project as a step in the right direction, with more upgrades to come. The university is currently in the process of issuing new computers to all 1,200 full-time faculty members. It also hopes to blanket the campus with wireless Internet access soon, giving faculty and students access to the network from everywhere.
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Siemens Enterprise NetworksSan Jose, CA
(800) 765-6123
www.siemensenterprise.com
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