The new switching solution has delivered:
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500% improvement in bandwidth across the whole school site
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Speed improvement from 10GB 60GB to over 800 pupils and 100 staff
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Considerable time saved on network administration due to automated workflows
We’ve saved considerable administration time deploying Microsoft Windows operating systems and applications to new and existing devices. Before our new switching we had to perform software imaging during school holidays due to the lack of bandwidth but now we can update a whole suite of thirty PCs in around an hour.
Ian Brown, Leader of ICT Development, Jarrow School
The Challenge
Classrooms were seeing a poorer student and teacher experience due to poor connectivity, holding back learning, lesson planning and staff collaboration.
Ian Brown, Leader of ICT Development at the school said: “With no firmware updates available via Cisco, we couldn’t take advantage of new protocols, so we decided to upgrade our remaining network switches. We’d gone for Aruba’s 5400R core switch so we set out to find an expert network vendor who could work with us to design a future proofed solution for our whole network and switching configuration, successfully completing our Aruba deployment.” Read how we helped in our case study.
The new WiFi solution has delivered:
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A cloud-based Meraki solution with an intuitive, easy-to-manage network thanks to a superior single-pane dashboard
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Total classroom coverage and capacity for the next 10 years of developments in teaching and learning techniques
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10 year licence with automatic firmware updates with zero downtime and error free configuration
Meraki has given us a robust, future proofed wireless network that is really simple to use and with the cloud dashboard I can manage the network from anywhere, which gives me more network visibility. The whole experience with our new WiFi from Redway Networks was professional and the service we received was absolutely brilliant. The job was completed on time and the aftercare and support has been excellent.
Tony Eden, IT & Network Manager, Brighton Hill Community School
The Challenge
Classrooms were seeing a poorer student and teacher experience due to poor connectivity, holding back learning, lesson planning and staff collaboration.
Tony Eden, IT & Network Manager at Brighton Hill Community School says: “We were having coverage issues with our existing WiFi which had basically come to the end of its life. With our plans to increase student numbers and replace some of our IT computers with laptops and tablets, the first stage of the process was to upgrade the wireless network infrastructure.” Read how we helped in our case study.
The WiFi Surveys delivered:
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Insight into how and why the schools’ networks were not delivering adequate coverage and speeds
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A WiFi survey report, presented to the Trust, outlining corrective work needed including additional APs
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A ‘gold standard’ service from Redway Networks, re-establishing robust, high-performing wireless in all schools
Since the wireless remedial works were done, all 4 schools now have more reliable wireless network connectivity with better coverage and much faster WiFi which has improved the student experience. The service we received from Redway Networks was brilliant… faultless…and easy from top to bottom.
Bobby Wallace, Group IT Services Manager, Mowbray Education Trust
The Challenge
Four of Mowbray Academy Trust’s schools were seeing a poorer student and teacher experience due to poor connectivity, holding back learning, lesson planning and staff collaboration. Rectifying these issues required a specialised survey, tailored to the school’s environment and requirements so as to correctly diagnose the problem and make appropriate recommendations. Read how we helped in our case study.
Blackburn College selects Redway Networks for a WiFi Survey that paves the route to a new high-performance wireless network
As one of the largest colleges in the UK – with over 750 staff and 10,000 students – Blackburn College’s wireless network has to support an increasingly huge number of users, devices and applications. With the college’s existing Meru network holding learning back, an expert WiFi survey was vital for paving the way to a new, future-proofed wireless network. Find out how we helped below.
The WiFi Survey delivered:
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Insight into how and why the college’s aging Meru network wouldn’t be able to support its high-density needs for long
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A ‘right first time’ project plan that can be used to deliver a new, high-performance wireless solution now or in the future
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A list of ‘quick fix’ recommendations that have boosted wireless performance in the short term, such as moving APs
The service we received from Redway Networks during the on-site survey was exceptional and its engineers were very professional. We now have an excellent WiFi survey report that we can use in the future.
Imtiyaz Patel, IT Services Manager, Blackburn College
The Challenge
Blackburn College’s existing Meru solution is coming to the end of its life, with support ending within a year. The college needed to know how the network would begin to progressively hold back education in classrooms, so a WiFi survey needed to be done to ascertain future performance based on campus buildings, emerging EdTech, the future of wireless technology and the school’s objectives. Read how we helped in our case study.
The new WiFi solution has delivered:
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Reliable connectivity for next-gen warehouse devices on the 5GHz range, eliminating slow speeds and connectivity breaks
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Weatherproof, dustproof, robust access points built for indoor/outdoor use. Anord Mardix can now stream live in HD to clients for remote acceptance testing
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Single-pane-of-glass monitoring and management, delivering better network visibility and control, including remote troubleshooting
We needed bullet proof WiFi and as an independent wireless vendor, I knew Redway Networks had the wireless experience to recommend the best-fit solution. I’m really impressed with our new Cambium WiFi, and Redway Networks delivered an exceptional service throughout the whole project.
Toby Turner, Group IT Director, Anord Mardix
The Challenge
Anord Mardix’s existing WiFi solution was increasingly unable to support the business due to continued expansion and adoption of the latest technology and mobile devices. The warehouse workforce was experiencing problems with connectivity, dropouts, slow speeds and dark spots. These had a business-wide impact on warehouse pace and efficiency. The company decided to upgrade to a more robust solution capable of carrying their operations into the future, but with 3 warehouse sites at over 150,000sq./ft, this was no easy task.
Selby College improves the student experience with high-density WiFi 6 – delivered in just 8 weeks – from Redway Networks.
Thanks to a new hyper-secure, robust networking solution, the digital experience of students and staff now matches the campus’ state-of-the-art facilities which have made the College one of the most up-to-date education providers in the area.
The new WiFi solution has delivered:
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Fast, reliable connectivity for 2,000 students at a time across laptops, iPads, smartphones and more
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Hyper-secure WiFi-6 with a centralised cloud-managed licence and automatic upgrades for 10 years
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A future-proofed network capable of supporting new EdTech including WiFi-7 and WiFi-8 ready devices
“I was looking for a cloud solution rather than an onsite wireless controller and when Redway showed me a demonstration of Meraki I really liked it and knew it would meet our requirements for connectivity and performance and I liked its easy-to-use dashboard. Plus, Meraki’s 10-year software licence (plus the free year offer) was cheaper than the 5-year support deal offered by the other vendors.
Mike Pilling, Network Services Manager at Selby College
The Challenge
Over the years, devices, apps and expectations have exploded, so the college’s existing Netgear solution was struggling to provide the bandwidth needed to support students and staff. Students were missing out due to a network that could not provide a foundation for today’s learning.
Timecsales were really tight, so not only did Selby College need a provider with expertise in the education sector, they also needed one with the ability to deliver a bespoke wireless solution (designed, installed and configured) within a very short timescale.
Liverpool & London Music Academy improves access to digital teaching and learning with Cisco Meraki cloud-based networking solution
Following a surge in student applications alongside an expansion across two new state-of-the-art campuses in Liverpool and also in London, LMA – co-owned by global superstar Robbie Williams – has invested in a high-performance wireless solution to deliver reliable and secure connectivity to all staff and students.
The new WiFi solution has delivered:
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Fast, reliable access to all of the school’s applications in the cloud for over 1,000 students at any one time
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Superior security to protect the academy from elevated risks due to both campus locations being in high-density city spots
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Complete network monitoring and management from anywhere via the cloud-based Meraki app, supporting security, configuration and customisation on-the-go
After a disappointing service from another WiFi vendor, I reached out to Redway Networks as I was impressed with the company’s credentials and the fact, they had experience in the education sector. When I spoke to Redway it was obvious that they could help us, and I arranged a consultation call to go through our network requirements.
Oliver Morris, Technical Manager at Liverpool & London Music Academy
The Challenge
The Academy had upgraded 80% of the hardware found on both campuses, and integrated with Google’s virtual learning environment.
All of the academy’s online applications and resources are accessed via the cloud, so as soon as the upgraded technology began being used it was evident their existing wireless network couldn’t provide the reliable, secure connection that students and staff needed.
Security was also a concern, since both London and Liverpool campuses were in city centres with high levels of traffic from tourists, shoppers and offices.
The new WiFi solution has delivered:
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A network that can scale alongside the school’s continued growth, and today is supporting devices for over 1,300 students with total network visibility and security
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Superior 11 year cloud-managed Meraki licence, offering a future-proofed network that can adopt emerging EdTech for the next decade
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Significantly improved coverage with faster WiFi, protection against the latest security threats and an easy-to-manage cloud-based platform
Redway Networks has been knowledgeable throughout the whole project and the service we have received has been exceptional. From the initial phone conversation, through to the wireless product recommendations, design period, implementation and final survey – everything Redway delivered was 100%.
Chris Baker, IT Network Manager at The John Warner School
The Challenge
The school was having issues with access points failing as they had come to the end of their life; a new wireless network was urgently needed. In addition, the school had grown considerably over the last 10 years, increasing in the number of students, staff, and buildings. This was placing additional pressure on an already unfit-for-purpose network.
The school wanted a superior network that would provide reliable, secure coverage for students, staff and educators, as well as offering a digital experience that matched the high standards the school prides itself on. Find out more in the full case study.
Hollybank Trust Improves Learning for SEN Students & Teachers with Lenovo PCs from Redway Networks
Hollybank Trust educates over a hundred PMLD children and adults in West Yorkshire, across its school, residential homes, and adult daytime activity centre, which includes a state-of-the-art therapy centre, assistive technology suite and several sensory rooms. Following investment in SEN facilities, the Trust wanted to upgrade to the latest technology when it comes to student and staff devices in order to take advantage of the latest in Edtech.
The Trust’s new Lenovo Laptops & PCs have delivered:
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Agility through lightweight, compact desktops and laptops for both residents and staff, including senior management, nurses, occupational therapists and assisted teachers
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Versatile, powerful devices that easily support complex software and specialist education programmes for 1:1 guided learning
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Redway Networks have assisted in sourcing specialist hardware to cater to Hollybank students’ educational learning needs which include lots of visual, sensory and interactive learning programmes
I’ve been really pleased with the service I received from Redway Networks from sourcing us the best prices on our Lenovo kit to keeping us informed every step of the way with deliveries and timings and we look forward to working with them in the future.
Mark Illingworth, Senior Support IT Analyst at Hollybank Trust
The Challenge
Hollybank’s older building isn’t ideal for technology and space is of a premium, so as the Trust’s use of EdTech grew, it became increasingly necessary to replace its large HP Tower PCs with smaller compact desktops that would still be powerful enough to support its specialist education programmes. Find out why, how and more in the full case study.
The new WiFi solution has delivered:
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WiFi 6 offers the fastest, most reliable wireless, capable of managing 500 daily student devices with total network visibility and security
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Superior 11 year cloud-managed Meraki licence, offering a future-proofed network that can adopt emerging EdTech for the next decade
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Reduction in IT time wasted thanks to total network visibility & remote control, as well as fewer IT support tickets from staff due to poor network performance and functionality
Meraki from Redway Networks has exceeded all our expectations and I know it has the capacity to support all our educational technology needs in the future. Users can access and download digital learning resources much faster which has improved information sharing, collaboration and the student experience. The Redway Networks’ team were very knowledgeable and I was really impressed with how smoothly the project went from start to finish.
Paul Bowie, ICT Manager at St Augustine’s
The Challenge
St Augustine’s School is focused on inspiring, encouraging and supporting its pupils which is reflected in its strong academic results. With more than 500 student laptops, staff iPads and other devices all connecting to the network, reliable wireless connectivity is essential.
The school’s WiFi infrastructure couldn’t cope with increasing numbers of devices for students and staff, which began to affect speed and coverage. They wanted to future proof their network for additional technology such as 1:1 computing and therefore decided to transition to the cloud-based WiFi 6 environment. Find out why, how and more in the full case study.