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| Balancing Your Education IT Budget |
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 The Challenge |
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..Are you responsible for deploying new technologies to enhance the student’s learning experience…?
..Are you implementing converged technologies to consolidate applications and improve access to shared information…?
..Are you specifying solutions to reduce operating costs and improve network and staff efficiency…?
..Are you looking for flexible solutions, from technology leader’s that provide real cost benefits during project design, implementation and management phases…? |
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Whether you’re deploying VoIP across your campus or up-grading a single classroom as part of your expansion plans, making the most of your IT budget is a prime concern.
The cabling infrastructure that supports your network system equipment represents the smallest percentage of IT cost, but is required to run any number of applications and services.
Investing in a reliable, proven solution with modular flexibility, ensures long-term performance stability and overall reduced cost of ownership.
PANDUIT® has worked closely with Education customers to understand their unique requirements and design challenges, in order to develop solutions that provide optimum efficiency nd performance - at the lowest installed cost. |
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| Design Phase |
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In some cases the design and justification phase of a project may be the most complex. Evaluating solutions from multiple vendors to ensure compatibility for new technologies, and providing built-in flexibility for future expansion, without inflating costs, can be challenging.
Compatibility & Interoperability
Many education establishments because of the operational cost benefits, and support of multiple applications are considering converged networks. The availability of these systems is vital, as teachers have set schedules and require information at the touch of a button. |
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PANDUIT has partnered with technology leaders, such as Cisco Systems and APC, to develop the PANDUIT Architecture for Converged Technologies (PACT™) program which provides proven support for critical applications such as Voice over IP, Audio/Video distribution & e-learning. The PACT unified infrastructure solution provides cost benefits during the design phase, as elements are pre-tested together to prove interoperability. Planning, vendor management & consultancy costs can also be reduced, as scalable solutions are already defined. |
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Flexibility for Future Expansion
Provisioning for future network changes may have a nominal cost today, but will provide long-term savings. PANDUIT modular wiring and communications solutions, outlets and raceway systems provide absolute flexibility, enabling simple additions to cabling, re-positioning of outlet ports and even up-grades to enhanced cabling, with reduced labor & component costs.
High density solutions, such as our wall outlets and patch panels can also reduce hardware costs. High density panels may reduce the number of racks required, and also the amount of floor space used - allowing them to be ituated in a convenient location. |
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| Implementation Phase |
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The implementation, or installation, phase can be disruptive and costly - labor makes up approximately 50% of the overall cost. Reducing installation time of each individual component will have a significant effect on the total installed cost.Every product in the PANDUIT range is designed with ‘lowest installed cost’ in mind. From our modular connectors &
identification products, to our cable routing systems- features are always included that will make deployment easier and faster.
With our breadth of infrastructure products for Educational facilities the benefits across the whole network can soon add up.
Copper TX style jack modules feature GIGA-TX™ technology. The PANDUIT patented design assures fast, reliable terminations the first time, every time.
The termination cost savings of the TX style jack modules are incorporated into all modular support hardware i.e. wall outlets, patch panels, raceway outlets, etc. Other cost savings come from our broad range of accessories and tooling. Details of all our products, and related cost savings, can be found on-line or in our catalog (click here)
PANDUIT non-metallic raceway is quick and simple to install. Unlike metal raceway systems, PAN-WAY® Surface Raceway can be configured and applied in many areas without the need for specialized mitering devices. The bend radius control fittings and couplers are used to cover joins, and reduce installation time, improve performance and improve aesthetics
The FIBERRUNNER™ Cable Routing System has unique QUICKLOCK couplers and mounting brackets. These take less than 5 seconds to make a mechanically secure connection - unlike other systems that require time to apply additional bolts. The rigid channel design reduces the number of support brackets required.
Our high-speed printers and identification products can be used for network, and general, labeling requirements. Network administration & management is faster, reducing labor costs
PANDUIT racks have rack spaces marked on the frame, allowing installers to quickly install patch panels, cable managers and network equipment. PATCHRUNNER™ vertical cable managers reduce the need for horizontal cable managers and also reduce the time taken to configure switch ports. The slack management features reduce the number of patch cord lengths required - improving inventory costs |
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| Management Phase |
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Many of the features that reduce implementation or installation costs, also provide management cost benefits. The modular approach PANDUIT adopts with itsl connectivity solutions enables isolation of faults, so if there is a problem with an individual port, through vandalism or other causes, the damage and replacement cost is limited. Cable management, raceway & network identification products make moves, add and changes faster and less costly.
Physical Layer Management
Responding quickly and efficiently to physical layer changes, especially during school hours, is often a challenge. Network Administrators and Technicians spend significant amounts of time planning and executing the changes. Compounding that challenge is network disruptions caused by inadvertent dis-connections or tampering. The PANVIEWTM Physical Layer Management System continuously scans the network ensuring 100% accuracy of the physical layer database making location of the identified fault (or designated cable change) much simpler & quicker. This reduces the time spent ‘troubleshooting’, minimizes downtime and improves staff and systems efficiency.
Managing and servicing remote locations across your campus can create inefficiency -draining precious resource from other tasks. The PANVIEW Physical Layer Management System can manage multiple sites from a central location, eliminating up to 80% of costly trips by valuable IT personnel to perform moves, adds, and changes. Network assets, from switches & patch panels to computers & software are expensive. Making sure your system optimizes the use of these assets can be a formidable task. PANVIEW identifies “available” equipment (switch ports, etc.) through use of the Utilization Module -- taking lost assets and making the productive once again. Costs savings can be achieved by reclaiming usable ports, rather than adding new equipment For a cost savings analysis contact |
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