Enhancing Learning Security Through the Adoption of Cutting-Edge IT Solutions at the Institution
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has forged a partnership with Saskatchewan Polytechnic aimed at enhancing the experience for both students and faculty. The collaboration aims to modernize the institution’s technology infrastructure and provide greater flexibility through the utilization of the HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform.
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Saskatchewan Polytechnic, recognized as the province’s leading public institution for post-secondary technical education and skills training, has a rich history of over 60 years in innovative applied learning. Offering a diverse range of over 150 hands-on degree, diploma, and certificate programs across four campus locations in Saskatchewan, the institution is committed to delivering quality education.
The initiative was driven by Sask Polytech’s desire to revolutionize IT deployment and consumption methods. By adopting an agile cloud operating model, the institution can now access computing resources swiftly and efficiently, all while benefiting from a pay-per-use financial structure. Moreover, this approach ensures the security and integrity of their data remain intact within their premises.
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“What we needed more than anything from our chosen solution was flexibility to fit within our environment… We’ve been working with HPE in some capacity for more than a decade and chose to work with our partners who know our needs to find efficient solutions.” – Gwen Bourque, associate vice-president for Information Technology Services at Sask Polytech
Sask Polytech, with over 11,000 students enrolled, sought a system ensuring uninterrupted operations and a smooth transition of applications and workloads to a new environment. High availability was crucial, especially for graphic-intensive courses. The HPE GreenLake platform was chosen for its edge-to-cloud capability, providing the flexibility required. Transitioning from Hyper-V to VMWare using HPE SimpliVity, the team observed enhancements in VDI workloads for remote education.
Andrew Perchaluk, Hybrid-IT Enterprise Architect at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, emphasized the growing demand for supporting new training models and heavy computing needs. Ensuring continuity during system transitions is vital for uninterrupted learning experiences.
Powerland, an HPE Partner with over 30 years of experience, collaborated with Sask Polytech to identify needs and propose solutions. The adoption of HPE GreenLake and HPE SimpliVity aligns with the school’s objectives.
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Ultimately, it was determined that Sask Polytech aimed to enhance the student and faculty experience through improved availability and heightened security, all while reducing expenses. HPE GreenLake emerged as the optimal solution for their needs, said Chris MacDonald, Technical Account Manager at Powerland Computers Canada.
FAQs
1. What is the significance of Saskatchewan Polytech’s agreement with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)?
The agreement signifies Sask Polytech’s commitment to modernizing its technology environment and enhancing the student and faculty experience through the adoption of cutting-edge IT solutions provided by HPE.
2. How will the adoption of HPE GreenLake impact student and faculty experiences at Saskatchewan Polytech?
The adoption of HPE GreenLake will bring enhanced flexibility and efficiency to Saskatchewan Polytech’s IT operations, allowing for quicker engagement of computing resources and ensuring the security and protection of data on-premises.
3. What specific challenges did Saskatchewan Polytech face before implementing HPE’s solutions?
Saskatchewan Polytech faced challenges related to outdated technology infrastructure, the need for flexibility in IT deployment, and ensuring high availability, especially for graphic-intensive workloads.
4. How does HPE GreenLake’s edge-to-cloud platform enhance flexibility for Saskatchewan Polytech’s IT deployment and consumption?
HPE GreenLake offers an agile cloud operating experience, allowing Saskatchewan Polytech to quickly and efficiently engage computing resources on a pay-per-use financial model while ensuring data security on-premises, thus providing the flexibility needed for their IT environment.
5. What role does Powerland Computers Canada play in facilitating the transition to state-of-the-art IT solutions at Saskatchewan Polytech?
Powerland Computers Canada, as an HPE Partner with extensive expertise, worked closely with Saskatchewan Polytech to understand their needs and priorities. They proposed and implemented the HPE GreenLake and HPE SimpliVity solutions, thereby contributing to the institution’s goal of providing an improved student and faculty experience with high availability, enhanced security, and reduced costs.
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