Higher Education: A Different Kind of Challenge

Introduction

Managing the IT estate of any digitally transformed organization is challenging. And while there are companies that boast many mission-critical business processes, the institutions of higher education face challenges that few other enterprises must contend with:

A

Supporting a diverse collection of non-standardized student and faculty wireless devices.
The student body has lofty expectations concerning their digital experiences.

B

Many institutions consist of multiple campuses dispersed across larger regions.
Higher education institutions are a treasure trove of personal identifiable information and high value research data.

C

IT teams must balance security with a mindset that encourages sharing and open collaboration.
Colleges host cafeterias, coffee shops, bookstores, fitness centers, and stadium seating – all of which must offer secure network access.

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Our experts dive into the overriding challenges that higher education institutions must overcome and how Juniper Networks can assist. To support these efforts, Juniper has dedicated time and money to better understand the IT needs of colleges and universities. Part of that effort includes an extensive study their team conducted on how location-based networks can greatly benefit education campuses today. Let's dive in.