Xirrus Works with London's Preston Park School to Enhance Technology


Preston Park School in Brent is one of London's schools that are pushing the boundaries of learning through its advanced use of technology. The children and staff are learning in virtual classrooms through Fronter's Managed Learning Environment (MLE) which is accessible from anywhere and strongly supported by the government and local authorities. The school has been using the learning platform since its implementation in the autumn of 2007 as a part of its agenda to maintain high standards. Along with its broad curriculum, outstanding teaching staff, and mission to develop each student's confidence, independence and potential, Preston Park School is one of Britain's highly ranked primary schools.


Requirements
  • Support minibooks used by 500 students and 100 faculty members
  • Reliable Wi-Fi throughout all classrooms and teaching areas
  • Minimum devices installed without interruption to teaching environment

Benefits
  • Only 12 Arrays needed to provide full coverage to entire school
  • Timely and accurate site survey and deployment
  • Effective, courteous and responsive account team
  • Full upgradeable and future-proof system
Savings
  • Ratio of Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays to traditional access points
1:4
  • Number of additional access points saved
54
  • Number of additional cable runs saved
54
  • Number of switch ports that saved
54
  • Average power savings per year (kWh)
4,994