Cisco deploys network for University of Wollongong

A Cisco Unified Wireless Network – based on the deployment of more than 500 Cisco 802.11n Aironet 1250 Series Access Points – will provide next-generation ubiquitous access and enable collaborative mobility applications across the campus.

Cisco and its partners also deployed 10 gigabit Ethernet-capable firewalls to support the enablement of highly secure networking.

The solution is being deployed by some of Cisco’s leading systems integrators and partners, including The Frame Group, which played a critical role in assessing the University’s business technology needs and developing an architecture and roadmap for achieving their strategic objectives.

Key support is also being provided by Dimension Data and Alphawest.

“The University is a recognised leader in information and communications technology research and teaching,” said Les Williamson, vice president Cisco A/NZ.

“This implementation presents an ideal opportunity for Cisco to both showcase its products, as well as work collaboratively with University staff and students to the benefit of all parties.

“It is the combination of Internet based technology with innovative research, teaching and learning approaches that makes this project so exciting for Cisco.

“Clearly, the network is the platform for leading Universities such as Wollongong to drive innovation, student services and staff productivity,” he added.