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Senior Infrastructure Architect, University of Plymouth
The Challenge
The University of Plymouth’s ageing wireless infrastructure was no longer meeting the needs of students, staff and a growing number of connected devices.
The university needed to:
🔹 Improve education WiFi across teaching and accommodation areas
🔹 Support multiple student devices
🔹 Strengthen network security
🔹 Reduce network complexity
🔹 Complete deployment within a short summer window
The Solution
The university deployed an AI-native wireless network designed to improve performance, security and network management across the campus.
The solution included:
🔹 Enterprise campus-wide Wi-Fi
🔹 AI-powered optimisation and troubleshooting
🔹 Centralised cloud management
🔹 Secure network segmentation
🔹 High-performance switching
🔹 Proactive network monitoring
The Result
| Result | Outcome |
|---|---|
|
900+ APs Installed |
Student accommodation upgraded in just 3 weeks |
|
Rapid Installation |
Approx. 15 minutes per access point |
|
Better Student Wi-Fi |
Reliable connectivity across multiple devices |
|
Stronger Security |
Improved segmentation and Cyber Essentials compliance |
|
Proactive Management |
AI identifies issues before users are impacted |
|
Greater Sustainability |
Reduced infrastructure and power requirements |
