Inspiring Futures Through Learning
15 School – Multi-Academy Trust Buckinghamshire & Northamptonshire
THE CUSTOMER
Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) Multi Academy Trust, established in 2016, encompasses 15 schools across Milton Keynes and Corby, Northamptonshire.
Developing a Multi-Academy Trust with like minded schools and their leaders meant that IFTLs vision could circulate further, to ensure the impact of their work reached out to more children and more staff benefited from high-quality development and learning from each other.
“To inspire the futures of us all through learning together”
THE SUPPLIER
Re-solution is a leading Cisco Premier Partner specialising in Cisco and Cisco Meraki networks and security solutions in the United Kingdom.
We pride ourselves in our excellence, Utilising Cisco Technology, we create solid foundations for unified security and networks within organisations.
We’re trusted to keep organisations digitally safe, connected and secure.
THE SOLUTION
Re-solution scoped a comprehensive solution providing IFTL with a range of Cisco Meraki products including:
- Meraki Switches
- Meraki Firewalls
- Meraki WiFi 6 Access Points
- Meraki Air Quality Sensors
These products were carefully selected to meet the specific needs of the educational environment.
Re-solution led migrations in multiple schools as infrastructure moved from the legacy environment, this included migrating gateways for clients, the schools ISP circuits as well as fine tuning the WiFi environment.
THE CHALLENGE
IFTL embarked on a digital transformation journey, aiming to provide each student with an iPad for enhanced digital learning. A critical requirement was to ensure robust and seamless WiFi connectivity across all 13 schools, empowering students and teachers.
Additionally, IFTL needed a solution that allowed for remote management and diagnostics, ensuring efficient and effective IT support for their schools.
Efficient Implementation
Re-solution’s expertise in managing Meraki solutions enabled a smooth transition for all schools.
Collaborative Partnership
Re-solution worked closely with IFTL ensuring that the hardware and licenses were tailored to their needs, provided excellent value and ensuring the infrastructure was futureproof.
Streamlined Onboarding
By implementing a standardised approach, the time taken to onboard new schools under the multiacademy trust was significantly reduced to just days and weeks.
Key Takeaways
- Re-solution partnered with IFTL to address connectivity and air quality monitoring needs.
- A cost-effective solution with comprehensive benefits was delivered.
- Efficient implementation and standardisation streamlined processes.
- Collaboration with Cisco Meraki to overcome supply chain challenges.
- IFTL expressed high satisfaction and anticipates future collaboration.
Why Re-solution?
IFTL’s decision to work with Re-solution was influenced by a previous positive experience with a contractor who highly recommended Re-solution for their efficiency and friendly approach
“IFTL is extremely satisfied with the outcome of the project and looks forward to continued collaboration as new schools join” the IFTL network.”
Ray Smith
IT Director – IFTL
