Transforming Campus Connectivity: FGCU and Extreme Networks
Deepak Sharma, Director of Infrastructure and Operations at Florida Gulf Coast University, shares the story of their partnership with Extreme Networks to revolutionize campus networking. Overcoming resistance to change, the university smoothly transitioned from Cisco to Extreme’s innovative solutions, enhancing both wired and wireless infrastructure. Proactive problem-solving, including generative AI-aided solutions, is central to the updated infrastructure’s design. Looking ahead, Sharma envisions leveraging software-defined networking to unlock new opportunities and ensure FGCU remains at the forefront of educational technology.