KL University has announced that it has selected HP Converged Cloud solutions to enhance research capability through increased IT availability, efficient utilization of its IT infrastructure and to drive employability for its students with immersive learning experiences and HP Certification programs.
With an increase in student intake, KL University wanted to centralize its data center operations to foster collaboration between research teams spread across various academic disciplines. The University required a scalable technology infrastructure in the cloud to meet the dynamic IT demands of the research groups, faculty, scholars and students.
To address this, KL University selected HP Converged Cloud Solutions which include a state-of-the-art Data Center housing the HP CloudSystem Matrix which integrates servers, storage, networking, security and management and deliver Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) for its users according to their research requirements. The University has also enhanced its network experience by implementing a complete suite of unified wired and wireless network, which proudly outlines campus Wi-Fi by having industry’s latest and best 802.11ac.
“To enhance students’ skill sets and make them job-ready, educational institutions need to offer advanced facilities and the latest infrastructure. HP Converged Cloud solutions meet KL University’s objective of having a flexible, reliable, secure and scalable cloud environment to operate efficiently and help students acquire the skills they need for the future,” said V. Ramachandran, Country Manager - Cloud Division, HP India.
The HP solution, consisting of HP Software-Defined Storage, HP 3PAR Storserv 7000 and HP Data Protector is adopted to effortlessly store, protect and manage the massive data generated by the student and research groups on campus. HP Unified network management has been implemented to manage the entire network and includes HP Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) solution to provide flexibility to users, allowing them to have their devices connected to the network seamlessly. With this, KL University is also slated to become the first university in the country to implement the latest wireless solutions, introduced by HP.
