Ball State University enhances student experience and provides services to other universities.
This case study documents the challenges, solutions and results of how Ball State University is utlizing its student base to enhance their education as well as providing its service to other universities. The following is a quick summary of this case study:
Challenges:
- Use 2.5GHz spectrum actively before FCC deadline of 2011 (use it or lose it)
- Provide advanced learning environment
- Offset costs and create commercial opportunities in wireless
Solution:
- Create an advanced WiMAX network
- Create a test site to support advanced internal services
- Provide consulting and hosting services to other schools
