Systems Management Planning
4 Case Studies
A Systems Management Planning Case Study
Gates Chili Central School District, a six-school district serving about 4,100 students in Western New York, needed to replace an aging, unsupported phone system and find a more reliable communications platform that fit a tight budget and a short summer installation window. The district turned to Systems Management Planning (SMP) for a Cisco-based Voice over IP solution.
Systems Management Planning (SMP) implemented and installed 700 VoIP phones on time and on budget, working closely with district staff to ensure a smooth transition into the existing Cisco environment. The new system delivered productivity gains through features like voicemail-to-email and easier conference calling, helping staff communicate more efficiently and reliably before the start of the school year.
Philip Jay
Sr. Network Engineer