Phonextra :: Government Case Study

EDUCATION SOLUTIONS

Converged Network Solutions to Reduce Costs:

Using IP Communications to integrate data, voice, and video, schools can cost-effectively offer distance learning opportunites to home bound students, improve access to multimedia resources available via the Internet , while at the same time improving communications between teachers and parents.

Converged Network Solutions to Enhance Security:

Schools can monitor locations using a video network to provide enhanced levels of security for both students and staff. Network security for school media centers and classrooms can be provided through the use of firewalls, intrusion detection and virtual private networks

Phonextra’s Curriculum:

Homework Hotline - Students and parents can access assignments posted by teacher via Web or Phone.
Community Notification - Using converged network school districts can provide automated event information, including school closings, PTA meetings, and athletic events.
Absentee Notification - Parents can be notified that children are absent from school.
Distance Learning - Schools can broaden reach to home bound students through video conferencing; media centers and classrooms can provide internet access for enrichment; network security through virtual private networks and firewall technology.
Video Surveillance Monitoring - converged network can provide IP video monitoring of school property, providing enhanced security for students and staff.