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Modernizing with newer edge technology has many benefits. IoT devices and dashboards can keep an eye on those assets, measure how efficient they are, and their impact on both educational and operational efficiency.
To keep pace with fast-growing demand for asynchronous and virtual learning, higher education institutions are rapidly rolling out technology to beef up IT infrastructure.
However, rolling out new tech isn’t the same as modernization. It can come with missed opportunities or increased costs if modernization isn’t undertaken. It’s a double-edged sword, as with many scenarios in IT.
The IT resources of colleges and universities are often widely distributed—situated throughout many different locations on campuses and beyond. New technology often gets introduced in a piecemeal fashion with no larger modernization plan. This usually leaves institutions with pockets of aging tech.
“Naturally, many IT components become less efficient with age,” wrote Adam Compton in a Schneider Electric blog. “Updating to edge computing solutions that run more effectively and efficiently can equate to reducing energy consumption and contributing to overall on-campus sustainability goals.”
He adds: “By 2025, the online education market is expected to reach $350 billion. It’s a transition that millions now expect and one that many students actually prefer, which will require IT systems to be highly available and resilient.”
That means, in many cases, adding bandwidth and reliability to existing networks – for both real and virtual campuses.
Modernizing with newer edge technology has many benefits. IoT devices and dashboards can keep an eye on those assets, measure how efficient they are, and their impact on both educational and operational efficiency. Solution providers looking to serve growing demand for edge technology can look to Schneider Electric to see what’s possible.
With EcoStruxure IT Expert, for example, solution providers can deliver an inclusive, end-to-end management approach to widely distributed IT environments such as those found in colleges or universities. With IoT devices, racks, energy management and real-time data analysis tools, EcoStruxure IT Expert can deploy and track the operation and efficiency of all corners of IT.
Tracking the use and efficiency of everything from sensors to servers—as higher education institutions take advantage of hybrid learning and cutting-edge tech—means those institutions will see more benefits and fewer downsides.
For more information on Schneider Electric’s partner program, including opportunities for solution providers in higher education, check out this page: https://www.apc.com/us/en/partners-alliances/partners/
