PROJECT OVERVIEW
The NGN Network Upgrade will replace outdated and aging network equipment such as routers, switches, and wireless access points to increase the accessibility, speed, and reliability of the campus network.
This will greatly improve the efficiency and uptime of daily network based activities at UC Merced.
PROJECT IMPACT
This project will increase the security, accessibility, speed, and reliability of the UC Merced network, not only of essential data systems used for research, teaching, and learning, but for all other network-based campus activities as well.
TIMELINE
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Spring 2015 |
NGN Core Routers and Firewall conversion |
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Fall 2015 |
Campus NGN building conversions begin with Library |
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Summer break 2019 |
NGN Phase 2 - wireless enhancements |
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Winter break 2019 |
Completion of NGN Phase 2 - wireless improvements |
IMPACTED USERS & STAKEHOLDERS
Project Sponsor is the Office of Information Technology
Impacted users include:
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All users at UC Merced, including on and off-campus sites.
