Created on 27.9.2007
Thames Valley University (TVU) delivers campus wide secure communications with Alcatel-Lucent Wireless integrated with the Bradford Networks "Campus Manager" Network Access Control Solution.
Thames Valley University (TVU), working with Khipu Networks, roll out Enterprise Wireless to all three of it’s campuses to provide students, staff and conference delegates with a flexible and secure working environment.
Thames Valley University (TVU) is utilising Alcatel-Lucent's advanced Wireless technology capabilities to offer a competitive learning environment. Once the project is completed, 41,500 students will have the ability to securely access the University network and the public Internet from anywhere on the sites.
The installation is being carried out by Alcatel-Lucent business partner Khipu Networks, and is based on Alcatel-Lucent's OmniAccess Wireless LAN (WLAN) technology integrated with Bradford Networks' network access control solution "Campus Manager". The first two phases of the deployment have been completed at TVU's Ealing and Slough campuses including the new Paragon building. The University's Reading campus sites will be the next locations to benefit from the wireless networks solutions.
Once the networks are deployed, students and staff will be merely required to complete a quick and easy registration form to connect personal laptops or desktop PCs to the University network and have access to shared documents, such as lecture notes. The networks will also improve interaction and collaboration among teaching staff and students.
Thames Valley University was previously unwilling to deploy wireless networks across its campuses as it was concerned that unauthorised personnel would be able to gain access to University resources. By combining Alcatel-Lucent's wireless networking technology with "Campus Manager" from Bradford Networks, the University can ensure that only approved users and devices can gain network access. To bolster security still further, Khipu Networks has integrated the new wireless networks with the University's existing IT security solutions.
"Today's students and staff rely on the internet and networked resources to conduct research, complete coursework and collaborate on projects. Alcatel-Lucent new wireless networks will improve the way our students learn through a secure and simple to use solution fully integrated with the University's existing technology."
Maggie Stephens, Director of Learning and Information Services.
"Wireless LANs have become necessary for large organisations with a high volume of users, as they provide the level of flexibility needed to ensure that all users get reliable network performance and secure network access,"
Matt Ashman, commercial consultant within the education team at Khipu Networks.
"The wireless solution at Thames Valley University will enhance the communications over the campuses, making it easier for students to interact with their tutors and improve the learning experience, regional support centre director for Alcatel-Lucent enterprise activities in the UK and Ireland. "This new large-scale deployment proves once again Alcatel-Lucent's capability to serve the education sector."
Peter Tebbutt, regional support centre director for Alcatel-Lucent enterprise activities in the UK and Ireland.
About Thames Valley University
Over 50,000 students, 2000 staff and three separate campuses, at Ealing, Reading and Slough, make Thames Valley University one of the largest universities in Europe – with a reputation to match. We are also the largest single source of skilled and qualified people for employers in the Thames Valley and West London. TVU offers a wide range of courses for applicants who wish to study for a postgraduate degree (Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters or PhD), achieve professional qualifications, gain professional accreditations, or want to update or enhance specific skills. Most of our courses start throughout the year and are available full-time, part-time or through supported distance learning. For
further information please visit http://www.tvu.ac.uk
About Khipu Networks
Khipu Networks is an Alcatel-Lucent Direct Partner and the exclusive reseller of Bradford Campus Manager in the UK and Ireland. Click on the following for futher information: Secure Wireless LAN's and Bradford Campus Manager.
Khipu Networks are also a Bradford Networks NCEE accredited partner.
NAC Centre of Excellence for Education (NCEE)
A designation given selectively to those Bradford Networks Partners who have completed certification training, focus on the network security needs of Educational institutions and have demonstrated exceptional proficiency in the area of network access control. To apply for this level of designation, partners must have sold Bradford Network’s Campus Manager product for a minimum of two years and successfully installed the Bradford solution at a minimum of twenty (20) distinct institutions.
About Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications, and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move. With 79,000 employees and operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organisations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent achieved proforma combined revenues of Euro 18.6 billion in 2005, and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. [All figures exclude impact of activities to be transferred to Thales]. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com
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