In August 2011 we completely replaced our infrastructure, which involved splitting the site into zones; taking out old cables and switches, running new fibre, expanding our network to our community rooms, replacing all our switches and servers.
We also changed our Internet provider from RM (SEGfL), to BT (10Mb Symmetric Fibre connection 1:1 ratio, scalable to 100 MB within 30 minutes notice and 1 GB if required); this meant purchasing and controlling our own Firewall, web and content filtering.
We also kitted out our site with a large wireless array, allowing pupils and staff to work without wires in any part of the building.
With the dismantlement of our ICT suite, we purchased approximately 100 additional devices in a mixture of Tablets and Laptops and installed every computer with Windows 7 Enterprise and Office 2010, along with an assortment of educational software to keep our pupils engaged.
We also installed five digital signage screens and placed them strategically around the site so that we could display our pupils work and achievements as well as school promotional material for all to see.
Our server room was also expanded to house our new servers and in-house cloud services.
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