OPN Avans Hogeschool

Avans Hogeschool locations connected by Optical Private Network

In 2005 Avans Hogeschool was the first university of applied sciences to have an Optical Private Network (OPN). It gives 20,000 users super fast access to their
files and data.

‘As soon as SURFnet6 became operational we took a 1 Gb/s OPN into operation between our locations in Breda, Tilburg and ‘s-Hertogenbosch,’ says Hans Marcus, network manager in Breda. ‘This immediately delivered great benefits. In our  renovation plans we could include fewer computer rooms, because such a fast connection allowed us to centralise the servers. We could immediately discontinue a relatively expensive leased line. But the OPN’s main advantage is the possibility for our staff and students to use all of their data and applications at any of the locations. Their personal desktop is loaded in no time, including their own wallpaper and all their personal settings.’

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