UPSI Selects Cisco for Campuswide Network Infrastructure Expansion

UPSI Selects Cisco for Campuswide Network Infrastructure Expansion

The Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) has completed the upgrade of its network infrastructure at the university’s campus in Tanjong Malim using equipment from Cisco. The project, worth RM3 million (US$1 million), is being leased through an innovative financing programme from Cisco CapitalSM, a Cisco subsidiary.

“UPSI understands the importance of connected education. Thus, we constantly challenge ourselves to deploy the best technology solutions to drive innovation and strengthen our competitive position in the higher education marketplace. We chose Cisco because the company is able to deliver an end-to-end solution, comprising technology, expertise and a value-driven financing model that meet our needs,” said Dato’ Dr. Aminah Binti Ayob, UPSI vice chancellor.

With an increasing number of students, heavier applications traffic and various campus expansion projects, UPSI realised the need to upgrade its core network and take advantage of new technologies to create a more collaborative and productive work and study environment. Cisco worked closely with systems integrator iTANIA, a local Cisco Registered Partner, to establish a high-speed and scalable Gigabit Ethernet network that serves as the backbone to connect the entire campus.

The new network connects 20 buildings for all faculties, enabling access for more than 15,000 students and 2,000 staff members of the campus. The 2 Gigabit Ethernet network, which is scalable to 8 Gigabit Ethernet, is powered by the latest network switching technology from Cisco.

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