Networks
The Virtue approach
We understand that a school’s network helps drive student productivity and organisational efficiency. That is why we offer a flexible approach to your networking infrastructure requirements that can integrate existing investment and new technologies into a flexible and diverse network that will meet your needs for many years to come.
Our portfolio of solutions includes:
- Network infrastructure – design and complete installation including switching, VoIP etc
- Structured cabling – Cat5e/CA6, fibre optic and cabinet & rack solutions
- Wide area networking – DSL, Bonded DSL, leased line and radio solutions
- Managed Wireless – Meru managed wireless solutions
Network infrastructure
Virtue offer complete network infrastructure solutions that can cope with the most demanding requirements. We provide a complete design service for all our IP networks, including full schematics. Our networks are designed to be easy to deploy, monitor, troubleshoot and proactively manage using industry leading components.
They are flexible enough to cope with evolving circumstances seamlessly dealing with issues such as convergence, wireless access, virtualisation and online applications and resources that are now key teaching aids.
Structured cabling
Virtue specialise in the design, installation and management of structured cabling systems for all types of environment. From single locations to full-site cabling and roll-out programmes, our solutions place a strong emphasis on designing and implementing systems that will meet both the existing and future requirements of our customers. These include:
- CAT5e/CA6
- Fibre optic
- Cabinet and rack solutions
- NECEIC electrical work can be integrated as part of a solution.
We provide complete project management for our cabling jobs utilising trained and certified engineers.
Wide area networking
Schools and colleges that are spread over a large site or multiple sites can suffer severe network degradation if their Wide Area Network (WAN) is not properly planned and implemented. This can quickly lead to disaffected users and poor returns on your ICT investment.
Virtue offer a range of WAN connectivity solutions that ensure your network maintains its performance. These include:
- Diverse route connection options for resilience
- DSL and bonded DSL to ensure secure and rapid data transfer
- Leased lines
- Radio solutions
All our WAN solutions include a fully managed router and security built-in
Wireless
A school's success in launching digital learning will be directly impacted by the performance of its wireless LAN. A wireless LAN that cannot provide predictable performance and service in dense user environments, deliver high definition video, or provide reliable connectivity for critical on-line testing, will impact class time, create frustrated users, and turn users off from wanting to use the new program.
These issues disrupt classrooms and learning and slow down the adoption of new learning initiatives, which will impact the expected Return on Investment.
As wireless devices increase in density and diversity, and move from casual to business-essential use, Meru helps customers across an array of industries prepare for the coming Wi-Fi® flood. By unlocking the true potential of 802.11n standards, Meru is the only company that puts networks in control, creating Virtualized Wireless LAN environments that deliver more reliability and flexibility — unleashing the power of mobility.
