Case Study: Watkins Glen Central School District
On-the-go access
At Watkins Glen Central School District, bus rides between home and school can take up to 40 minutes each way, with sports events and field trips extending travel time to two hours or more. The school district uses Cisco technology to make sure no students were disadvantaged due to where they lived or what they were participating in.
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Summary
Challenges
- Help ensure students could use the transportation time productively
- Extend the digital campus beyond the classroom
- Set the foundation for students to be college- and career-ready
Solutions
- School buses with wireless access using Cisco 829 Industrial Integrated Services Routers
- Bring-your-own-device environment powered with Cisco Aironet access points
- Secure campus networking with Cisco switching and next-generation firewalls
- Optimal uptime management with Smart Net Total Care service
Results
- Helping ensure equal access to education for all
- Improving student safety and well-being
- Making better use of time and learning opportunities
What they’re saying
“Cisco is helping to close the digital divide and ensure students aren't disadvantaged.”
Tom Phillips, Superintendent, Watkins Glen Central School District
Who is Watkins Glen Central School District?
Industry: Education
Location: Schuyler County, New York
Size: 1,150 students and 125 staff