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Citymesh • Optimized network for thousands of students and their teachers at Scholengroep Brussel
Scholengroep Brussel is not just an association of a few small schools. It is the largest umbrella organization within “GO! Onderwijs”, with no less than 105 entities spread across the 17 communes of the capital. Next to 17 secondary schools and 41 primary schools, it also includes academies, a center for adult education, daycare centers, boarding schools, a central kitchen and a center for student support (CLB in Dutch). To keep this huge organization running smoothly every day, Scholengroep Brussel relies on central services, for example for human resources, finance and IT, ensuring consistent operations and fostering a unified vision across all schools.
With the introduction of the Digisprong initiative, Scholengroep Brussel recognized the need to optimize its existing network. More and more resources were being invested in computers and other digital devices, but the existing infrastructure couldn’t handle the added load – in other words, it wasn’t future-proof. Scholengroep Brussel needed to ensure that everyone could easily connect to the network with their laptops, tablets, smartphones, or other digital devices. This required a comprehensive network overhaul.
That’s why Citymesh was invited, not only to completely fine-tune the network, but also to prepare it for future challenges. The existing cabling needed to be renewed, and the three ICT coordinators could use some help with security to manage the network for all 105 entities simultaneously. After evaluating several providers, Scholengroep Brussel found that Citymesh was in the best position to meet their needs. We launched a pilot project that included a diverse range of schools, from secondary and elementary schools to both old and new buildings, to assess how we would handle these varying conditions.
Citymesh immediately conducted a network audit on-site. Our wireless site-survey engineers performed a pre-deployment site survey, measuring the WiFi signal throughout the area, creating heat maps, and proposing the necessary number and type of access points to enhance the network. A cabling and technical specialist joined the effort, conducting a comprehensive site survey of the area. We compiled these site surveys and recommendations into a report, which we presented to Scholengroep Brussel. In response, Citymesh developed tailored solutions for each entity based on a solid vision and a well-founded price-quality plan.
By providing WiFi-as-a-service, Citymesh takes care of all the planning, configuration, installation, and maintenance of Scholengroep Brussel’s network, significantly reducing the ICT coordinators’ workload. Citymesh maintains the network by monitoring all equipment and intervening remotely if issues arise, ensuring a swift resolution time for Scholengroep Brussel. If a problem can’t be resolved remotely, Citymesh dispatches a technical expert according to the Service Level Agreement. This agreement guarantees Scholengroep Brussel an impeccable and reliable service.
For security management, we identified potential optimizations. After our experts sat down with the Scholengroep’s ICT coordinators, we agreed that Citymesh would fully manage the firewalling, including release and patch management, ensuring everything stays up-to-date, monitoring and resolving any issues that may arise.
Scholengroep Brussel also uses Smartschool, a highly popular digital platform for school communication and management, and is a satisfied customer. The connection between Citymesh and Smartschool is even deeper than just being providers. Both companies are part of the Cegeka Group, meaning they work in harmony to deliver comprehensive solutions. With Smartschool as the go-to platform for educational management and Citymesh providing robust, future-proof networking solutions, Scholengroep Brussel is well-equipped to face the digital challenges of today and tomorrow.
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Fair priced, fast and flexible mobile and fixed internet subscriptions for your business. By the way, you’ll love our excellent helpdesk.
With our fair priced, fast and reliable mobile and fixed internet subscriptions you ensure the continuity of your company.
And there’s more. Think private networks, radio communication, bodycams, drones… We make it happen!
Any market, any project: if it involves networking and communication, we go above and beyond to get things done.