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The NP Journey

The Network Programme has completed three of its five phases and is currently progressing through its penultimate fourth phase. This section outlines the journey from Phase 1 (Discovery) all the way through to Phase 5+ (the upgrade of > 200 network equipment rooms, cabling and external fibre as well as the expansion of the wi-fi network).

Where we’ve come from and where we’re going

Diagram of the 5+ Phases of the NP Journey

Where we've come from:

Phase 1-3: Discovery, HLD (High Level Design) & Business Case and Governance & Procurement

  • Discovery: We prepared the proposal for the Network Programme 
  • HLD & Business Case: We created the architecture that would be used as the overview of the entire Network Programme whilst outlining the benefits of proceeding
  • Governance & Procurement: We established the Governance framework that will define and control the outputs, outcomes and benefits of the project. We also onboarded our Primary Technology Partner (PTP), Capita, who were awarded the tender for the project works

Where we are:

Phase 4: Foundation

Where we're going:

  • Phase 5+: We will upgrade the network node rooms and cabling as well as expand the wifi service throughout and move into the new Business as Usual (BaU) mode of working, continually replacing equipment in a planned manner before the end of its recommended lifespan 

 

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Public WiFi

 

The Network Programme has delivered a solid, mature and feature-rich Public Wi-Fi service for UofG. This service is available everywhere on campus where Wi-fi connectivity is present. This is the UofG’s first provision of a true campus-wide Public Wi-Fi service to its visitors and guests

 

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Infrastructure Workstream

The focus of the infrastructure workstream is on improving the physical structure of our network.  

For information on:

  • The infrastructure pilot
  • Status & plans
  • Useful facts & figures

Find out more about the NP Infrastructure Workstream

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Network Workstream

The focus of the Network workstream is on upgrading and modernising the data network, including to a new Cisco Software Defined Access network which will also change the way we do things.  

For information on:

  • Software Defined Access (SD-A)
  • Design document status'
  • Useful facts & figures

Find out more about the NP Network Workstream

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Target Operating Model (TOM)

The focus of the TOM is to ensure continual improvement, benefits received are maximised and changes are embedded effectively and efficiently.

For information on:

  • Background & introduction
  • Target Operating Model (TOM) outputs
  • TOM glossary

Find out more about NP TOMs