Executive Summary 1: BYOD

The BYOD Challenge
Mobile devices, such as cell phones and tablets, are dominating network access on college campuses around the world. Due to the rapid proliferation of mobile computing and bring your own device trends (BYOD), network maintenance and administration has become increasingly complex. Legacy IT systems and infrastructure cannot continue to support the current and future demands of the growing mobile sector. Immediate action must be taken to improve the infrastructure to support these demands.

Solution
A substantial yet recoverable investment in the following IT systems will solve this problem. 

• Design and implementation of a comprehensive multi-operator distributed antennae system (DAS) for robust in-building cellular and data service for mobile devices
• Campus-wide enhancements in equipment and cabling to improve the existing campus wireless network 

Advantages

• Enhance student learning and college experience
• Provide opportunities for innovative uses of educational technology 
• Revenue generating  
• Recover initial outlay within 2 years
• Improving institutional communications and life safety

Challenges

• Mildly disruptive installation process
• Information security
• Adherence to campus architectural standards

Conclusion
This project is critical to the future growth of the college in becoming a leader and innovator in pedagogical methods and educational technology.