This month, Washington University in St. Louis is embarking on a major network upgrade. It will replace outdated routers and switches with cutting-edge technology designed to significantly enhance the network’s capacity, speed, and reliability.
Why it matters: The modernization will deliver a 10-fold increase in bandwidth, meeting the university’s growing academic and research demands. These improvements are essential as students and staff use data-heavy applications and cloud services. The upgraded infrastructure will also enhance security features, such as network segmentation, to safeguard sensitive data and mitigate cyber threats. Automation and centralized control will streamline network management, creating a more secure and resilient system.
Check the maintenance schedule to see when your building will be impacted.
For more information, visit the WashU IT Network Modernization Project webpage.