Case Study: York University achieves scalable, budget-friendly network for 60,000 students with A10 Networks Thunder CGN

York University Selects A10 Thunder CGN for Network Infrastructure Scalability

York University, Canada’s third-largest university with roughly 60,000 students across two Toronto campuses, needed a network that could scale for growing student numbers, millions of connected devices, and traffic spikes from large events while conserving IPv4 addresses and staying within budget. The university faced constraints around IPv4 address preservation, operational overhead, and predictable licensing costs.

York selected A10 Thunder CGN (with AMA consulting) for its high performance, large-scale NAT, all‑inclusive licensing and fast deployment. The solution delivered multi-year capacity—supporting 60,000 students and up to 240,000 connected devices—improved operational stability, reduced network staff workload, added useful features like packet capture and DDoS protection, and met the university’s scalability and budget requirements.

York University

Eriks Rugelis

Manager, UIT Network Development, York University