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Smart traffic management for Universities

Whether in France or abroad, universities are not exempt from the challenges of digital transformation. As an IT manager, you know better than anyone that managing a university’s IT infrastructure is no easy task!

Students, professors, researchers... everyone wants to be connected, with fast and seamless access to the information they need. And it's your responsibility to ensure the network performs reliably to meet these demands.

Feeling overwhelmed by the ever-growing traffic on your campus network? Always racing against the clock? You’re not alone.

In this article, we explore a smart traffic management solution designed to help you overcome these exact challenges.

What is it exactly? It’s a solution that enables you to:

Manage networks more easily
Enhance data security
Reduce operational costs
And much more!

How to improve Network Performance, Security, and Cost-efficiency in higher education?

The challenge of campus network traffic.

University networks face increasing pressure due to the surge in users, devices, and applications.

Whether it's limited budgets, the push to stay at the forefront of technology, or regulatory requirements around data protection, there are many obstacles to delivering a high-performing network.

Let’s take a look at the top challenges you’re likely facing:

Traffic explosion:

Bandwidth-heavy apps and growing user numbers are driving network congestion.

Device diversity:

Students and staff connect via a mix of laptops, tablets, smartphones, and IoT devices.

Difficulty prioritizing:

IT teams must ensure that essential apps for learning and research take priority over entertainment platforms.

Limited visibility:

Encrypted traffic makes it harder to identify applications and users.

Evolving cyberthreats:

DDoS attacks, malware, and ransomware are constant threats to campus network security.

ITM – Intelligent Traffic Management

ITM – Gestion intelligente du trafic (Intelligent Traffic management) – est une solution basée sur la plateforme ActiveLogic de AppLogic Networks.

Flexible and tailored to today’s higher education challenges, this platform empowers you to enhance performance, security, and cost-efficiency across your university network.

But is ITM compatible with your campus’s specific infrastructure needs? Let’s explore some common use cases:

Prioritizing critical applications:

Ensure reliable bandwidth for e-learning platforms, research tools, and collaboration software that support core academic missions.

Managing bandwidth:

Restrict non-essential applications like video streaming or online gaming that consume valuable resources.

Securing the network:

Detect and block threats such as DDoS attacks, malware, and ransomware.

Traffic analysis:

Gain full visibility into network usage and identify trends and anomalies.

Performance optimization:

Quickly detect and resolve network bottlenecks to improve speed and reliability.

ITM is your all-in-one solution to boost your university network — and lighten your workload.

How does it work and what can it do for you?

Here’s what ITM offers, concretely:

Traffic classification:

Identifies and categorizes all users, devices, and applications in real time.

Bandwidth control:

Enables the definition of rules to limit or prioritize traffic.

Traffic analysis:

Provides dashboards and reports to visualize and monitor network traffic.

Threat detection:

Identifies and blocks cybersecurity threats.

Machine learning:

Uses AI to automate tasks and enhance network performance.

The key benefits:

La solution de gestion intelligente du trafic d’AppLogic Networks offre plusieurs avantages aux universités :

Enhanced network performance:
Reduces congestion and improves latency for critical applications.

Strengthened cybersecurity:
Protects against threats and minimizes the risk of data breaches.

Optimized resource usage:
Reduces costs by managing bandwidth more effectively.

Greater visibility:
Offers a comprehensive view of traffic for more informed decision-making.

Simplified network management:
Automates processes and reduces complexity.

In summary...

…La solution de gestion intelligente du trafic de AppLogic Networks est un outil essentiel pour les DSI d’universités qui doivent relever les défis croissants du réseau. Cette solution permet d’améliorer la performance, la sécurité et la rentabilité du réseau universitaire.

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