Overview

Secondary school students researching plant biology in an outdoor environment.

Traditional networks drive much of the communications and information in schools today. Schools today rely on their networks to:

  • Deliver coursework, teaching tools and other curriculum
  • Provide access to IT resources as well as the Internet and information repositories
  • Facilitate communication among students, teaching staff, parents and the Education Ministry
  • Enable multimedia and interactive learning applications

Wireless networks give schools a straightforward, cost-effective way to maximize all the benefits of a school's existing network. By going wireless, schools can build a pervasive, universally-accessible networking environment without sacrificing cost, performance or security.

Key advantages and benefits

  • Students and teaching staff gain "anytime, anywhere" access to the school network and the Internet, encouraging usage, communication and spontaneity
  • Time-consuming installation and expensive cabling costs are reduced drastically
  • Upgrading and expanding the network becomes extremely flexible
  • Outdoor classrooms and mobile learning become practical, even in remote locations that were previously inaccessible or impractical
  • Easier access to shared networked devices and services like printers, scanners, servers and Internet gateways
  • With enough mobile devices, any classroom can become a networked computer lab.

Turnkey Solution Provider

iCELL Network has been building Singapore's national learning network since its inception. Involvement in IDA's EdVantage and BackPack.NET programs — breakthrough projects using cutting-edge technology in teaching and learning — have given us unique expertise in the building and use of wireless connectivity in schools.

As the leading turnkey solution provider, iCELL Network's offering for schools includes provision of broadband access, best-of-breed network security, customized applications and product bundles, and integrated extra-curricular services.