Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Solutions K-12 Converged Networking Features, Solution Components

To administer the converged network, Alcatel-Lucent provides simplified, centralized network management to configure and troubleshoot each device, monitor network traffic, and deliver end-to-end security. Easing network management supports a district’s IT staff – helping them do more to support students and teachers with their limited resources.

CONVERGED NETWORKING FEATURES

•Leverage your data network to offer newer, higher value services that integrate voice, data, and video

•Seamless operation of multiple high-bandwidth applications in classrooms, libraries, and offices

•Instant access to information and online resources around the globe

•Connectivity among students, teachers, parents, and administrators

SOLUTION COMPONENTS

•OmniSwitch Series - optimized for voice and data integration, intelligent switching and routing services with capacities up to multi-gigabit Ethernet

•OmniStack Series – cost-efficient, stackable workgroup switches that deliver power, flexibility and network services, plus a wide range of uplinks (fast Ethernet, gigabit Ethernet)

•OmniPCX Series – an integrated communications solution that combines traditional voice and IP networking for cost- conscious districts on the cutting edge

•IP Touch or Reflexes Phones – flexible digital phone options that allow districts to choose whether to deploy IP to the desktop while still implementing a full-featured IP telephony network

•OmniTouch Unified Communications – suite of next-generation IP-based applications for unified, multimedia messaging, conferencing and collaboration, call forwarding, integration with automated directories, and support for custom XML development

•OmniVista – comprehensive, centralized management with embedded security that can monitor network activity and configure and troubleshoot each device

•VitalQIP – complete centralized and scalable IP Address Management system to manage, maintain, distribute and secure IP addresses as well as DHCP and DNS services for continuous uptime and communication across the IP network.

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