Vancouver Public Schools Gains 10G Infrastructure, Increased Capacity, and Better Performance

Download PDF

Located in Southwest Washington, Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) provides an innovative and engaging learning environment for 23,500 students. More than 3,300 dedicated professionals work together, helping students become successful throughout 21 elementary schools, six middle schools, five high schools, an arts school, a STEM school, and three additional programs. Students in VPS develop the knowledge and essential skills to become competent, responsible, and compassionate citizens. To provide students with personalized access to devices and digital resources in support of their learning, Vancouver Public Schools has implemented one-to-one technology throughout the district.

 

Challenges

  • e-Learning
  • Wired Infrastructure
  • 1:1 Device Management
"Our Extreme network has never constrained our ability to deliver a 1:1 digital learning experience to our students. Upgrading our network to 10G will keep us ahead of the curve and enable our educators to do whatever they imagine without having to worry if the network can handle it."
Steve Bratt
Director of Technology Infrastructure and Operations, VPS

Extreme Solutions

  • ExtremeSwitching™
  • ExtremeControl™

 

Results

  • Enablement of 1:1 digital learning without any bandwidth constraints
  • Upgraded infrastructure accommodates more devices and keep ahead of the curve
  • Enhanced bandwidth results in increased data, more educational apps, broadcast data and VoIP phones to deliver a superb quality learning experience in the classroom