Benefits
The industry standard lifespan of network components is 3 - 5 years. As our network equipment reaches its "end of life," Information Technology Services loses the ability to:
- Support the network effectively
- Defend the network effectively against security threats
- Offer services that meet campus needs
The University is dependent on a well-functioning, high availability, high performance campus data network as the foundation for the services we offer. Refreshing the network infrastructure will provide the following:
- Higher network performance
- Less network downtime due to higher level of protection
- Restricted ability for a machine to bring down a building by a single user
- Higher level of compliance and the ability to have identity assurance
- Higher level of reliability by offering network-based protection from worms and viruses