How one university IT department gave high school graduates, practically born with smartphones in hand, what they expect
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The perfect solution is revealed
Lopez-Hoag listened closely to McDonald and Taylor about the school’s requirements. She understood they needed a solution that would support every possible student content streaming scenario: Students watching their schools face off against their rivals on the big screen; students streaming shows on their laptops during breaks between classes; and students snuggling into their dorm room beds, binging the latest craze on their smartphones. “McDonald and Taylor were so aware of student life, of student expectations,” says Lopez Hoag. “They were absolutely determined to provide for these kids. It was inspiring.”
They discussed SpectrumU, a content streaming service that would not balloon the budget or require a years-long project plan. Lopez-Hoag explained how the service offers all the live TV, entertainment, news and sports programming today’s students expect — anytime, anywhere on campus using their personal devices. The benefits for the students became clear, and Taylor and McDonald also saw the benefits for the university: SpectrumU could run off an IP connection, which would help keep costs and labor to a minimum. They decided to move forward.
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