Know Where to Start with Network Modernization in K–12 Schools

K–12 schools are increasingly relying on the cloud for everything from learning applications to infrastructure and networking. In a recent survey from the Consortium for School Networking, more than 90 percent of school district leaders reported using (or planning to use) a cloud-based learning management system such as Google Classroom.
However, with so much dependence on the cloud, bandwidth can quickly become an issue.
Chris Walton, senior solution architect for Extreme Networks, understands the challenges.
“Nobody can just flip a switch to solve bandwidth issues,” says Walton. “Many…

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