University of Oklahoma

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University of Oklahoma

• A Nortel Networks
• Case Study

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Why VoIP at OU?

• New construction adding phones at a rapid rate.
• University leasing off-campus sites.
• Installation of switch remotes and leased T-1s.
• Campus expanding beyond standard cable distances.
• Switch frame reaching maximum capacity.
• VoIP is the most cost effective method of
  overcoming these issues.

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Why Nortel?

• Existing installation based on Nortel hardware.
• Hardware easily upgradeable to support VoIP.
• Large beta site with outstanding support.
• Existing manpower can support both legacy TDM and
  VoIP.
• Lower TCO/ROI than utilizing a separate vendor.

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TDM vs VoIP
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TDM vs VoIP
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Professionalizing VoIP(aka Lessons Learned)

• UPS/Power
• More Network Needed
• Quality of Service
• Networks and Network Management
• Security and 911 Service
• User Education

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Whats in Our Future?

• Merge of H.323/DL and VoIP
• MS Office and Softphones
• VoIP in our DR plan
• Upgraded E-911 for roaming phones
• Wi-Fi and Cellular integration
• Multi-campus VoIP integration
• More Network Upgrades

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And Now for aDemonstration

• Nortel MCS 5100