Wired for Student Success: The Network Behind City St. George’s, University of London

At City St. George’s, University of London, students arrive expecting seamless connectivity the moment they step on campus. Meeting that demand while managing a large wired and wireless infrastructure with a lean team may sound like a challenge. Led by Paulo Leal, City St. George's team partnered with Extreme Networks and Charterhouse to make it look (and feel!) simple and easy.

Paulo recently sat down with us to share how City St. George’s transformed its network with Extreme Fabric and now enjoys operations that run smoothly, 24/7. This shift wasn’t just technical—it was cultural. Gone are the days of blaming the network for issues.

Here’s how Extreme’s solutions made a difference:

• Always-on operations: Fabric provides nonstop reliability, ensuring the network runs around the clock without disruption.
• Simplified management: Network changes that once took hours can now be completed in just a few clicks.
• Smarter facilities: The infrastructure now supports connected AV systems, always-on learning, and energy-efficient building operations.
• Future-ready architecture: With Fabric, the team can scale and evolve the network without overhauls or added complexity.

With Extreme Fabric, Paulo’s team shifted from fighting fires to future-planning. And for students, the difference is clear: faster, uninterrupted connectivity wherever they go.