Case Study: University of Toronto achieves secure, high-performance Wi‑Fi 6E campus connectivity and streamlined IT operations with HPE Aruba Networking

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The University of Toronto, a world‑leading research institution serving nearly 100,000 students across three campuses, faced an aging campus network unable to meet rising demands for mobility, IoT, high‑density classrooms, outdoor coverage, and secure connectivity for advanced research and operational systems while supporting ambitious climate and facility goals.

Partnering with HPE Aruba Networking, U of T deployed a security‑first edge‑to‑core solution—Wi‑Fi 6E/6 and rugged outdoor APs, CX switching, ClearPass, Dynamic Segmentation and AI‑driven UXI. The modernization delivered higher speeds and lower latency for HD streaming, XR and IoT, faster deployments, major reductions in help‑desk tickets and troubleshooting time, stronger security and automation, and tighter integration with energy and facilities systems, enabling interactive learning, advanced research, and improved campus safety.

University of Toronto

Bo Wandschneider

Chief Information Officer