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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Challenge
Founded in 1927, Tilburg University in the southern Netherlands, acquired university
status in 1986. Today it has more than 13,000 students, studying communication,
digital media, economics, law, information management, organizational studies,
marketing techniques, and more. The university aims to impart the highest standards
of professional practice in an inspirational, open-minded way, coupled with a strong
emphasis on ethics and social responsibility and a broad international perspective.
status in 1986. Today it has more than 13,000 students, studying communication,
digital media, economics, law, information management, organizational studies,
marketing techniques, and more. The university aims to impart the highest standards
of professional practice in an inspirational, open-minded way, coupled with a strong
emphasis on ethics and social responsibility and a broad international perspective.
A key element in its approach is to deliver state of the art IT services. The intention
is to acclimatize alumni to a rapidly evolving working world, while also providing
an efficient information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure for its
academic, operational, and administrative needs. Located on a semi-rural campus,
extending to some 11 hectares, the university has 15 departmental buildings, with
a Wi-Fi network designed to reach every part of the site.
is to acclimatize alumni to a rapidly evolving working world, while also providing
an efficient information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure for its
academic, operational, and administrative needs. Located on a semi-rural campus,
extending to some 11 hectares, the university has 15 departmental buildings, with
a Wi-Fi network designed to reach every part of the site.
A Wi-Fi network had been in place at Tilburg for about a decade, but in that time,
major changes have occurred both to bandwidth requirements and the range
of chosen access devices. According to Arjan Broos, Tilburg University network
administrator, “Fast take-up of new devices (smart phones, PDAs, web-connected
tablets, and so on) demand an always-on wireless environment better suited to
today’s bring-your-own-device user preference.”
major changes have occurred both to bandwidth requirements and the range
of chosen access devices. According to Arjan Broos, Tilburg University network
administrator, “Fast take-up of new devices (smart phones, PDAs, web-connected
tablets, and so on) demand an always-on wireless environment better suited to
today’s bring-your-own-device user preference.”
In addition, the ICT department had created custom apps for i-Phone, Android and
Blackberry operating systems. These apps enable students to locate the nearest
unused PC, study results, consult university materials, or locate cafeterias and
restrooms. The teaching staff also wished to expand the range of study materials
available over wireless. Yet both types of applications were available only as Short
Message Service (SMS) text messages, transmitted via mobile networks.
Blackberry operating systems. These apps enable students to locate the nearest
unused PC, study results, consult university materials, or locate cafeterias and
restrooms. The teaching staff also wished to expand the range of study materials
available over wireless. Yet both types of applications were available only as Short
Message Service (SMS) text messages, transmitted via mobile networks.
Interference on wavebands used in the wireless network had also become a challenge
for Tilburg. The issue was especially acute in high-density environments, such as
lecture halls and classrooms, where the university authorities wanted student access
to wireless applications to be as smooth and uninterrupted as possible. In these
locations and surrounding areas, up to 400 students might be trying to access the
network simultaneously.
for Tilburg. The issue was especially acute in high-density environments, such as
lecture halls and classrooms, where the university authorities wanted student access
to wireless applications to be as smooth and uninterrupted as possible. In these
locations and surrounding areas, up to 400 students might be trying to access the
network simultaneously.
Customer Case Study
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Customer Name:
Tilburg University
Industry:
Education
Location:
Netherlands
Number of Employees:
1800 staff (of which
are 1000 academics)
Number of Students:
13,000
Challenge
• Create faster wireless connections, indoor
and outdoor, throughout campus
• Provide robust environment for multiple
smart devices and new educational apps
• Rapidly identify sources of network
interference for effective troubleshooting
Solution
• Cisco Aironet Wireless Access Points
• Cisco Wireless Controllers
• Cisco CleanAir technology
Results
• Uninterrupted connections and sufficient
throughput in high-density environments
• Always-on network capability for growing
number of educational apps
• Saving of time and money in maintenance
costs by minimizing interference