Elevate Your Campus Network with FS: Leading Digitalization for Large and Midsize Campuses

Campus networks are the lifeblood of modern institutions and enterprises, facilitating communication, collaboration, and operations on a scale that was unimaginable just a few decades ago. As the digital landscape evolves, so too must the infrastructure that supports it. Large and midsize campuses, from educational institutions to corporate parks, face increasing challenges in managing a vast array of users, devices, and applications that rely on high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity. Addressing these demands requires not just advanced technology but also solutions that are easy to deploy and manage, ensuring flexibility and scalability.

The Importance of Digital Transformation

Digital Transformation (DX) ranks among the top priorities for organizations worldwide, irrespective of size. However, enterprises face numerous challenges as they embark on this journey, especially large and midsize campuses. To delve deeper into these issues, International Data Corporation (IDC), a global market intelligence firm, conducted a comprehensive survey across more than 700 enterprises worldwide, spanning various industries.

The survey aimed to uncover insights into the objectives of enterprise DX initiatives and the current status of their DX journeys. Key goals identified included enhancing the delivery of agile and high-quality IT services, improving user experiences, and driving better business outcomes.

IDC's data underscores the critical role of campus network infrastructure in DX. Campus networks facilitate mobility, cloud computing, and Internet of Things (IoT) deployments, serving as the linchpin connecting businesses to essential digital services. Despite this, many enterprises continue to rely on outdated network architectures.

Increasingly, enterprises recognize the necessity of upgrading their network infrastructure to fully embrace DX. Outdated components in existing networks are prompting organizations to overhaul their setups to support DX. A primary focus area for network transformation lies in the enterprise campus, where the demand for higher bandwidth applications and seamless connections continues to rise with the growing number of users, devices, and IoT interactions.

Key findings from the survey highlight that enterprise digital transformation is still in its early phases. Moreover, ensuring a seamless end-to-end experience for users, devices, and applications emerges as a pivotal aspect of DX initiatives. Enterprises prioritize delivering high-quality performance across all facets of their campus networks to drive successful digital transformations.

Challenges in Enterprise Digital Transformation

Outdated Technology

One of the primary obstacles to effective digital transformation is outdated infrastructure. Legacy systems struggle to support the high-bandwidth digital services required by modern campuses. Upgrading to technologies like Wi-Fi 6 is essential for meeting these demands, offering higher data rates, increased capacity, and improved performance in dense deployment scenarios.

Complexity of Networking Technologies

Managing a modern campus network requires navigating a complex landscape of technologies and protocols. Enterprises seek robust network solutions that not only deliver high performance but also simplify deployment and operation. Complexity can hinder flexibility and scalability, making it crucial to adopt solutions that streamline management and enhance operational efficiency.

Inefficient Architectures

Beyond technological advancements, efficient campus networks require flexible architectures that can adapt to evolving needs. Open and scalable architectures facilitate seamless integration of new technologies and services, ensuring that the network remains agile and responsive to changing demands.

FS Large and Midsize Campus Network Solution

FS offers a comprehensive large and midsize campus network solution designed to address the unique challenges faced by large and midsize campuses in their digital transformation journey. The solution features Wi-Fi 6 technology, automated management, and scalable PicOS® switch software, to empower enterprises with enhanced performance, flexibility, and scalability.

Wi-Fi 6 Ensure High-Bandwidth Digital Services

Wi-Fi 6 represents a significant leap forward in wireless connectivity, offering higher throughput, improved efficiency, and better performance in crowded environments. The FS Large and Midsize Campus Network Solution leverages advanced WiFi 6 technology to provide comprehensive wireless coverage through products like Access Points (AP) and Access Controllers (AC). This extensive wireless coverage meets the demands of mobile users and IoT devices, establishing a robust foundation for modern campus environments.

• AP-N515 — Enhanced 802.11ax Wireless AC: The AP-N515 complies with the 802.11ax standard, delivering high-speed connectivity and supporting WiFi 6 for reliable performance in high-density environments. Featuring 4x4 MU-MIMO technology, it operates concurrently on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, achieving speeds up to 5375 Mbps. Equipped with smart antennas, it optimizes signal coverage, ideal for large campus networks.

• AC-7072 — High-Capacity Wireless Controller: The AC-7072 also supports WiFi 6 technology, offering features such as voice-over WiFi, IP-based video, secure enterprise access, and tiered WiFi services for large enterprises, medium-sized businesses, and educational institutions. It enables centralized management and seamless roaming, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity for users across the campus.

In a word, the FS campus solution utilizes WiFi 6 technology to not only enhance network performance and coverage in medium to large enterprise campuses but also to address their digital transformation needs. This includes providing faster, more reliable wireless connectivity experiences that improve operational efficiency and support seamless interactions for employees and guests across the campus environment.

Simplified Management with AmpCon™ & PicOS®

One of the standout features of the FS campus network solution is its use of PicOS® switch software and AmpCon™ management platform across all network switches. This integration facilitates seamless network management and automation, enabling enterprises to streamline operations and enhance agility. The solution helps businesses effectively implement digital transformation initiatives, ensuring robust network performance, scalability, and the ability to swiftly adapt to evolving technological requirements.

• Automated Deployment for Enhanced Efficiency: With AmpCon™, PicOS® enterprise switches used in the solution can be automatically configured and deployed, greatly reducing the need for manual setup. This automation not only accelerates deployment but also reduces human error, ensuring a stable and consistent network configuration across all devices.

• Pre-Configuration with PicOS-V: AmpCon™ supports pre-configuration in virtualized environments using PicOS-V, enabling configurations to be tested and validated before deployment to the physical network. This process ensures accuracy in network setup and minimizes the risk of post-deployment issues.

• Streamlined Upgrades and Maintenance: The unified PicOS® switch software ensures that all network devices can be upgraded simultaneously, reducing the administrative burden and minimizing potential downtime. Regular and synchronized updates enhance the overall operational efficiency and reliability of campus networks. Moreover, PicOS® simplifies device management and operation. With a consistent command-line interface, network administrators and technicians can manage the campus network more efficiently, reducing the complexity and time required for training and operations.

Flexible & Scalable Architecture

The FS campus solution leverages a flexible and scalable network architecture designed to drive digital transformation for enterprises in several key ways:

• Layered Structure for Scalability: By dividing the network into core, aggregation, and access layers, the architecture supports seamless scalability. This structure allows enterprises to easily add or adjust devices at each layer, accommodating evolving network demands as part of their digital transformation journey.

• Horizontal Expansion for Growth: As enterprise campuses expand or network requirements increase, the ability to add more aggregation and access switches ensures that the network can grow horizontally. This scalability supports the integration of new technologies and services, facilitating agile responses to business needs and accelerating digital transformation initiatives.

• High-Speed Transmission for Performance: With support for high-bandwidth capabilities up to 100G, the campus solution ensures robust data transmission and processing capabilities. This high-speed network architecture enables enterprises to effectively handle large-scale data flows and support bandwidth-intensive applications critical to enhancing operational efficiency and competitiveness in the digital age.

In essence, these features empower enterprises to build a resilient and adaptable network infrastructure that not only meets current demands but also paves the way for future innovation and digital transformation initiatives across their operations.

Empower Your Digital Journey with FS

As large and midsize campuses continue to embrace digital transformation, the role of robust and scalable network solutions becomes increasingly vital. FS Large and Midsize Campus Network Solution enables enterprises to meet future challenges while enhancing user experiences and operational efficiencies. FS will continue to empower organizations to elevate their campus networks, achieving new levels of performance and capability. This commitment to excellence supports a secure and sustainable digital future, driving enterprises towards successful digital transformation.