Stevens Institute of Technology Enhances Campus Connectivity with Extreme
Published: October 8, 2024
Stevens Institute of Technology, a private research institution founded in 1870 and located in Hoboken, New Jersey, has a mission to nurture and educate leaders for tomorrow’s technology-centric environment. To achieve its vision, the Institute engaged with Extreme Networks to upgrade its aging wired and wireless infrastructure. Prior to partnering with Extreme, the Institute's infrastructure was a mixed vendor environment reaching its seventh year, requiring significant improvements in security, visibility, performance, and overall management.
The Institute implemented Extreme’s Shortest Path Bridging (SPB) Fabric solution at the core layer, extending it to the distribution layer. This choice was driven by the simplicity and dependability of Extreme's configurations, which were crucial given the size of Stevens' networking team. Additionally, the wireless infrastructure was refreshed with Extreme Wireless and ExtremeCloud IQ, selected for its user-friendly dashboard and advanced AI/ML capabilities. The commitment and support from Extreme's Account Executive and sales team played a pivotal role in ensuring the success of this deployment.
Stevens Institute of Technology is now reaping the benefits of its decision to partner with Extreme Networks. The improved infrastructure supports the Institute's goals and paves the way for future enhancements.
“Extreme's solutions have provided us with unparalleled security, visibility, and performance improvements, all while simplifying our network management. The dedication and support from the Extreme team have been exceptional, ensuring we have the resources we need to succeed. With Extreme’s forward-thinking approach, particularly in AI/ML, we are confident in our ability to support the college's educational mission and future initiatives.”
Challenges
- Mixed vendor environment with aging infrastructure needing an upgrade.
- Requirement for better overall management and cost efficiency.
- Need for improved security, visibility, and performance.
- Simplified management for a small networking team.
Solutions
- Extreme Wireless
- Extreme Fabric Connect
- ExtremeCloud IQ
Results
- ExtremeCloud IQ and Fabric simplified network management for the Stevens Institute IT team
- Future-proof network infrastructure gives Stevens Institute the confidence that it can support educational goals and new technology initiatives for years to come
- Enhanced network security and reliability with Fabric minimizes risk and helps ensure student and faculty data is protected