Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto Chooses Xirrus
The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto is redesigning business education for the 21st century and has become one of the world's top-tier business schools. Located in the heart of Toronto, the School has developed an innovative curriculum built around Integrative Thinking™ and Business Design™. The School's MBA program is now ranked in the top 15 in North America by the Financial Times. As part of their innovative program for business professionals, Rotman is building a state-of-the-art network for students and professors to collaborate and access information campus-wide.
Requirements
- Wireless network enabling students to access a variety of program information and content, including digital media
- Sufficient bandwidth for large and rapidly increasing student population
- Reduce the number of devices required from previous wireless network
- Quick and inconspicuous installation of access devices
Solution
- 18 XS4 (4-radio) and XS8 (8-radio) Wi-Fi Arrays
Benefits
- Simple architecture with seamless access providing students and faculty with the ability to collaborate throughout the facilities
- Superior bandwidth with over 5 Gigabits of high-speed Wi-Fi for high bandwidth applications such as voice and video
- Ability to achieve the necessary capacity and coverage with a 75% fewer devices greatly reducing installation
- Large cost savings with 75% less cabling and labor