John Hanson Community School is a co-educational secondary school located in Andover, Hampshire. With a rich history dating back to the 16th century, the school is committed to providing high-quality education and modern facilities for its students and staff.
The Challenge
The school’s IT department required an improved workspace to efficiently test and maintain PCs, necessitating additional electrical circuits for custom-made workbenches. Additionally, the existing wireless infrastructure needed enhancement to provide seamless connectivity across all classrooms and corridors.
The Solution
Oakford Integration delivered a comprehensive electrical and data cabling solution to enhance the school’s IT infrastructure:
- IT Workroom Enhancement – Installed additional electrical circuits to custom-made workbenches, optimising the IT department’s space for more efficient PC testing and maintenance
- Wireless Cabling Infrastructure – Implemented new data cabling throughout every classroom and corridor to support a high-performance wireless network
- Access Point Installation – Strategically placed access points across the site to ensure reliable and seamless wireless connectivity for students and staff
The Results
- Improved IT Efficiency – The IT team now operates more effectively with a workspace tailored to their technical needs
- Enhanced Wireless Connectivity – Students and staff benefit from consistent, high-speed wireless access throughout the campus, facilitating digital learning and administrative operations
- Future-Proof Infrastructure – The scalable and robust network setup positions the school to adapt to evolving technological demands
Client Testimonial
“Oakford Integration has transformed our IT infrastructure with their expertise and high-quality work. I have work with Oakford well over 17 years and like this project and many others the professional expertise given and best value for money has always been a high standard. All communications are clear and from the very start the feelings you get is you are working together to meet the whole school future IT developments.
The improved workroom setup has significantly boosted our efficiency, to work better and deliver the support every school day. The upgraded wireless connectivity has greatly benefited both staff and students with a managed solution. The controller feels like the system has reach new heights with the higher capacity, users can roam seamlessly in all different areas of the school ”
– Nathan Yates IT Manager, John Hanson Community School
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Looking to optimise your school’s IT infrastructure? Contact Oakford Integration today to discuss how we can support your electrical & technology needs.
