OFFTEC IT Solutions was awarded a tender by the Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) for the establishment of the largest wireless university campus in the Middle East, and the first campus-wide wireless network in Jordan. The network will cover the entire JUST campus of approximately 11 Km², serving the university’s 16,000 students.
Upon launch, the wireless campus will provide JUST students with a cutting edge computing environment that is unprecedented in Jordan, providing easy access to the internet and facilitate the use of technology and the introduction of e-learning in the University’s classrooms.
In order to take advantage of the wireless network, students will be encouraged to have laptop computers on campus, which will enable them to access the internet and the university’s computer network whether they are in the cafeteria, in class, the library, or sitting outside under a tree, giving them immediate access to online research and reference databases
Professor Wajih Owais, President of JUST, stated "We strongly believe in the power of technology to educate. This is part of our continued efforts to integrate technology into our classrooms and the everyday lives of our students. The availability of a wireless network will provide the platform to access a wealth of information, making technology a vital educational resource that can be used whenever and wherever needed.”
OFFTEC IT Solutions was chosen to design, implement and manage the network based on its considerable project management experience and the implementation experience it brings through its partners INTEL, 3com, Microsoft and Hornbill.
To compliment the wireless network initiative, OFFTEC IT Solutions will be installing the most up-to-date IT security solutions, including an Intrusion Protection system that will prevent access to the network from un-authorized users, as well as providing protection from malicious attacks. OFFTEC will also be setting up an online help desk, using the latest help desk management system from Hornbill, which will provide users with immediate solutions to any problems they may have, and will track and log all incidents and requests to ensure timely resolutions.
Mr. Ibrahim Al-Jararheh, GM of OFFTEC IT Solutions said "This project will provide JUST with the latest and most advanced wireless technology. Combined with the soon to be launched on campus assembled laptop initiative, students will benefit from an advanced educational process providing them a significant advantage in their future careers.” Al-Jaraheh added that "Creating active online learning in JUST is a step forward; we are hoping to revolutionize and advance the educational process throughout Jordan."
With public universities in Jordan struggling with reduced budgets and the costs of maintaining a computing and communications infrastructure adding a considerable financial burden on universities, wireless communications technologies is a cost-effective means to provide the largest number of students and faculty with easy access to a wealth of information on university networks and the internet at all times.
OFFTEC was established in 1910 and has evolved into a group of companies providing its clients with high quality IT solutions, banking technologies and office equipment in Jordan, Palestine and the Middle East. With nearly a century of experience in the market, a highly qualified workforce and partnerships with Microsoft, Intel, IBM and numerous other market leaders, OFFTEC Group delivers comprehensive business solutions with outstanding service.
