ProCloud.EDU provides comprehensive services suite from the cloud to
the classroom to create a dynamic, technology-infused learning
environment
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 31, 2015--
ADTRAN®,
Inc., (NASDAQ:ADTN), today announced ProCloud.EDU,
a wireless digital learning (WDL) suite that unlocks the power of
technology in the classroom with secure, cloud-managed Wi-Fi that is
optimized from the network down to each student device. As teachers and
school administrators revamp their curriculum to better prepare students
for careers in a globally connected economy, technology is playing a
stronger role than ever before. ProCloud.EDU helps schools embrace this
change and transform into modern, technology-empowered learning centers
with increased functionality like capacity planning, cloud-managed
Wi-Fi, content filtering and classroom management software.
"Anticipated E-rate funding for Wi-Fi, along with a burgeoning number of
education applications is driving classroom wireless adoption. New
solutions are needed to plan and deploy secure classroom Wi-Fi while
also addressing policy controls and ongoing maintenance in a lower-touch
way in order to support the best learning environment possible," said
Nolan Greene, research analyst for IDC’s Network Infrastructure Group.
As K-12 schools transition from structured to individualized learning
environments, ADTRAN ProCloud.EDU is helping students, teachers and
administrators implement a technology plan that allows them to embrace
this new vision of learning. Tablets, laptops and smartphones can easily
integrate into the classroom allowing teachers to create a more engaged
learning experience. IT departments can deliver a classroom-ready Wi-Fi
experience for all users without the burden of managing said network.
Schools can also add in turnkey implementation services and help desk
support, empowering them to build their own unique mobility bundle that
addresses the needs of students, teachers and administrators alike.
The ProCloud.EDU wireless digital learning suite offering includes:
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Cloud-managed wired and Wi-Fi networks for BYOD and 1-to-1 initiatives
in school districts, consortiums, and individual school campuses
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Network security to restrict websites and stop incoming threats
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Classroom management software to facilitate learning through
technology and gain back valuable classroom time
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Capacity planning to support school districts’ technology budget and
planning efforts
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Student and teacher help desk support to address connectivity issues
“Schools today are facing increasingly complex demands when it comes to
ensuring consistent, adequate and secure wireless access,” said Michelle
Southerland, product manager, ProServices, ADTRAN. “The ADTRAN
ProCloud.EDU solution brings together a hardware and software suite to
provide a world-class, secure Wi-Fi network that facilitates a new
vision for mobile learning. Educators will now have the modern
technological tools needed to maximize both teacher and student
achievement.”
ADTRAN ProCloud.EDU is the latest product addition to ADTRAN’s Enabling
Communities, Connecting Lives program. The program showcases how
innovative communication technologies are being used in communities
across the country to support economic growth and development. Education
plays a central role in this movement. ADTRAN’s world-class Gigabit
broadband, Wi-Fi, switching and Cloud service offerings are empowering
administrators, teachers and students to create a dynamic environment
that fosters a passion for learning.
About ADTRAN
ADTRAN, Inc. is a leading global provider of networking and
communications equipment. ADTRAN’s products enable voice, data, video
and Internet communications across a variety of network infrastructures.
ADTRAN solutions are currently in use by service providers, private
enterprises, government organizations, and millions of individual users
worldwide. For more information, please visit www.adtran.com.
Source: ADTRAN, Inc.
Connect2 Communications for ADTRAN
Ashley Baster, 919-435-9112
ashley@connect2comm.com