Case Study: The Academy of Montpellier achieves expanded educational access and saves 6,000 travel hours with Lifesize HD video conferencing

The Academy of Montpellier Expands Educational Opportunities to Students with LifeSize Technology

The Rectorate of Montpellier (Academy of Montpellier) sought to bring high-quality education to geographically dispersed and disabled students across the Languedoc-Roussillon region but earlier Unified Communications attempts were too costly and constrained by ISDN connectivity. With improved IP networks, the academy needed an interoperable, flexible and cost-effective video solution to support collaboration, teacher training, language instruction and remote schooling.

The Rectorate deployed LifeSize Express 220 HD endpoints—standards-based, easy-to-use systems that deliver crystal-clear 1080p/720p video and work across different vendors’ equipment. Adoption was rapid; the program normalized classroom participation for remote students, including those with disabilities, and the academy estimates more than 6,000 hours saved in travel and a 3,000-ton reduction in carbon footprint.

The Academy of Montpellier

Frederic Woillet

ICT Adviser, Academy of Montpellier