Case Study: Salve Regina University

University keeps close-knit feel through disruptions

This private coeducational institution is known for its picturesque setting and small community feel. When the pandemic hit, the university relied on Cisco technology to improve the experience for students, faculty, and administrators.

Summary

Challenges

  • Provide secure remote access to students and staff
  • Deliver distance learning by video conferencing
  • Enable fast, reliable, and secure Wi-Fi and internet
  • Facilitate a new esports offering

Results

  • Secure distance learning success
  • Creation of esports facility, which improved morale
  • Campus-wide, trouble-free wireless for visitors
  • Improved outreach for prospective new students

What they're saying

The Cisco networking technology we put in place was a foundation for providing a world class esports experience on a dedicated private network.

Irving Bruckstein, CIO, Salve Regina University

Who is Salve Regina University?

Industry: Education
Location: Newport, Rhode Island
Size: 2600 Students
Website: salve.edu