The UND NetX: Elevating Connectivity Project is an initiative to enhance the University
of North Dakota's (UND) network infrastructure to support the growing digital needs
of the community. This includes the development of a new network for residential halls,
and academic and administrative buildings.
UND is transitioning to a managed hosted network service to ensure a reliable, resilient,
and secure network that can meet the increasing demand for bandwidth and support emerging
technologies. This transition also allows UND to move from a capital expenditure (CapX)
model to an operational expenditure (OpX) model, providing cost predictability and
control.
UND transitioned network support and management toBoldyn, a trusted managed hosted network service provider.
Boldyn is the parent company of Apogee, a trusted leader in network support for higher
education institutions. Boldyn’s expertise in wireless and technologies such as 5G
private cellular networks will benefit UND as we embrace innovative pedagogy and high-intensity
research activities requiring cutting-edge technology. The partnership will enable
support of the NDUS Strategic Plan and the UND LEADS strategic plan while setting
up UND and its community for success in the years to come.
The key benefits include:
Comprehensive wireless and wired network coverage
Onsite field support staff engaging with our community to gauge network performance
24/7/365 Network Operations Center to monitor network performance
New network design to support the growing needs and future growth
Reduced operational cost
Residential halls network migration: By fall 2024 - COMPLETED
Academic and administrative buildings network migration: By July 2025.
Students in residential halls will benefit from guaranteed high-speed bandwidth, 24/7/365
access to a self-service portal for quick and secure WiFi connection, and continuous
support from Boldyn.
Current network users may experience some changes as the new network infrastructure
is implemented. These changes are aimed at providing a more reliable and high-performance
network. There may be brief periods of transition where users might notice temporary
disruptions, but these will be minimized as much as possible. The overall goal is
to enhance the user experience with improved network speed, coverage, and support.
Data privacy and security are top priorities for the UND NetX Project. The project
will implement robust security measures to protect sensitive information and ensure
compliance with relevant data protection regulations. This includes encryption of
data, secure access controls, regular security audits, and continuous monitoring for
potential threats. Boldyn, the managed hosted network service provider, has extensive
experience in maintaining high standards of data privacy and security
The UND NetX Project will enhance remote access capabilities for users by providing
a more robust and secure network infrastructure. This includes improved VPN services
and secure remote access solutions that ensure users can connect to the UND network
from anywhere with greater reliability and security. The project aims to support the
increasing demand for remote work and learning, ensuring that users have seamless
access to UND resources regardless of their location.
The UND NetX Project is designed to improve network performance, even during peak
usage times. The new infrastructure will include high-density network solutions and
next-generation architecture to support increased bandwidth demands. This will help
ensure that the network remains stable and performs well, even when many users are
connected simultaneously. Continuous monitoring and proactive maintenance by Boldyn
will further help manage network performance and address any issues promptly.
The UNDNetX Project is designed with future technological advancements in mind. The
next-generation network architecture will support emerging technologies such as 5G,
ensuring that the infrastructure can adapt to new developments and innovations. This
forward-thinking approach will help UND stay at the forefront of technological progress,
providing the community with access to the latest and most advanced network capabilities.
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