From Higher Ed Tech Decisions
PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University is implementing GPON, or Gigabit Passive Optical Network, as a compact, high-performance fiber-based alternative to switched Ethernet.
It requires less space while providing greater growth opportunities, decreased power consumption and less time to implement than traditional copper-based solutions. And it offers significant cost savings over a switched Ethernet solution.
“Fiber is flexible,” said Wallace Chase, WSU director of networking, who introduced GPON at WSU. “It’s fairly cost effective to deploy, allowing us to re-cable multiple buildings in a fiscally responsible manner. With the physical infrastructure in place in many of our buildings, fiber allows modifications without the expense of pulling cables.”
Read all of this article in Higher Ed Tech Decisions at http://www.higheredtechdecisions.com/article/how_this_networking_solution_saved_wsu_half_a_million_dollars.