Arbor Park School District Celebrates a New Era of Connectivity withWANRack Private Fiber Wide Area Network
WANRack helped Arbor Park School District celebrate the unveiling of its new state-of-the-art WANRack Private Fiber Wide Area Network (WAN). On September 26, 2023, leaders from WANRack, Arbor Park School District, and State and Community members gathered for a ribbon-cutting event marking a significant milestone in Arbor Park School District's commitment to providing its students, staff, and community with the best educational technology and connectivity. Implementing the WANRack Private Fiber Wide Area Network represents a quantum leap in the district's digital infrastructure.
WANRack, a leading provider of private fiber optic wide area networks for K-12 school districts, has collaborated closely with Arbor Park School District to design and deploy this cutting-edge network solution. The WAN will offer unparalleled speed, reliability, and security, ensuring seamless communication and access to online resources for students and staff across the district.
WANRack's CEO and Founder, Rob Oyler, said, "A private network is truly something that will last for decades. The network is incredible because it provides students and staff with the highest connectivity; it's what we call future-proof. Whenever you want to upgrade to a technology that may not even be invented today as far as speed is concerned, once that new laser module comes out, it will ride the glass we have installed, and there is nothing faster than the speed of light. That is how it becomes future-proof!"
Key Achievements of the WANRack Private Fiber Wide Area Network:
Private Fiber Network: Covering a span of 3.4 miles, the WANRack Private Fiber Wide Area Network provides Arbor Park School District with complete control over the network's infrastructure and capacity, ensuring scalability for future growth.
State-of-the-Art Connectivity: With WANRack's fiber solution, Arbor Park School District can enjoy faster internet speeds, enhanced security, and the ability to expand learning opportunities.
Pay the Difference State Match: Arbor Park School District was originally a 60% district. This means that 60% of the funding came from USAC (Universal Service Administrative Company), the Illinois State Match provided 30%, and USAC matched the remaining 10%. This unique funding model, known as the "Pay the Difference" state match, is exclusively available in Illinois, further showcasing the state's dedication to ensuring top-notch connectivity for its schools.
Arbor Park School District's commitment to providing the best educational experience for its students and the broader community is unwavering. The WANRack Private Fiber Wide Area Network is a testament to this dedication, and the ribbon-cutting event is an opportunity for all to celebrate this remarkable achievement.
About WANRack
WANRack provides high-bandwidth, fiber-based infrastructure and related services to schools, hospitals, libraries, enterprises, and carrier customers throughout the continental United States. Service offerings include E-Rate-compliant lit fiber, dark fiber, and special construction solutions. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, the company provides bespoke fiber solutions, which eliminate countless points of failure found in typical legacy networks. To learn more about WANRack, visit www.wanrack.com.
