Hammersmith Academy
West London Co-education secondary school specialising in Creative & Digital Media and IT.
THE CUSTOMER
Hammersmith Academy is a state-of-the-art school focused on technology, creativity, and student well-being. It features a Mac Media Suite, ICT rooms, a recording studio and a green-screen Drama Studio. Specialist facilities include science labs, design workshops with 3D printing, and art rooms.
The Sixth Form Centre offers IT hubs and communal spaces. Sports facilities include a large gym, Sports Hall, and outdoor MUGA. A retractable 350-seat theatre hosts events and assemblies. The Academy also has an RHS award-winning garden and rooftop space, where students care for plants and chickens, promoting well-being alongside academic excellence.
THE SUPPLIER
Re-solution is a leading Cisco Premier Partner with decades of network expertise specialising in Cisco and Cisco Meraki networks and security solutions in the United Kingdom.
Re-solution have a comprehensive suite of services, including professional IT solutions, managed services, Network as a Service (NaaS), network audits and wireless surveys. Focus areas encompass security, cloud and networks, utilising Cisco technology stacks to create solid foundations for clients’ digital infrastructure.
Re-solution are trusted to keep organisations digitally safe, connected and secure.
THE SOLUTION
The Dell network was replaced with Cisco Meraki cloud-managed devices, simplifying provisioning and enhancing visibility.
Configuration changes are now audited automatically and software upgrades are easily scheduled.
The IT team benefits from greater network insight, while Re-solution’s expertise ensured a seamless deployment within the half-term break to minimise downtime.
THE CHALLENGE
The Academy’s network relied on Dell N series core and access switches, routing all VLANs through the core to the internet via a firewall. With the hardware at end-of-life, a replacement was needed.
The IT team needed improved network visibility, streamlined maintenance, easier switch upgrades and configuration management.
Efficient Implementation
Re-solution’s expertise in migrating to Meraki solutions enabled a smooth transition in a flexible timeframe.
Collaborative Partnership
Re-solution worked closely with customer so to ensure the solution delivered against their business requirements.
Successful Outcome
The solution provided enhanced visibility, simplified management and seamless upgrades.
WHY RE-SOLUTION?
Hammersmith Academy chose Re-solution for their technical expertise, in-house engineers, and strong Cisco partnership, ensuring optimised hardware and licensing costs.
Re-solution provided a tailored, cost-effective Cisco Meraki solution with minimal disruption. Their competitive pricing and proactive support gave the Academy confidence in a reliable, long-term IT partner.
With Re-solution, Hammersmith Academy gained a scalable, high-quality network, enhancing IT for students and staff.
“We are extremely pleased with the Core and Access Layer refresh delivered by the Re-solution team. From the initial consultation to the final deployment, their expertise and professionalism were evident throughout. The upgraded network has significantly improved our performance and reliability, ensuring a seamless experience for both staff and students.“
Bekim Kastrati
Network Manager
