CASE STUDY
The college worked with Advania to build a tailored IT infrastructure – together.
At Knutsford Academy, community collaboration isn’t just an educational philosophy – it’s a way of life. So, when the institution needed IT infrastructure that matched its high standards and progressive approach, it found the perfect partner in Advania.
Together, we’ve been able to create a truly collaborative relationship for transformative results.
Industry:
Education
Size:
Academy with strong community links
Solution:
Virtualisation solutions, infrastructure transformation
Knutsford Academy’s mission demanded nothing less than exceptional IT infrastructure. As an institution known for community engagement and innovative educational approaches – including nationally acclaimed projects like its partnership with Mid-Cheshire Rail Network to design gardens and artwork for Knutsford Railway Station – the academy needed technology that supported its progressive vision.
An agile and efficient IT environment would deliver new experiences for both students and staff while maintaining the reliability essential for educational excellence. But this wasn’t just about upgrading hardware. It was about creating a foundation for continued innovation in education.
True to our collaborative approach, we partnered with the academy’s team through comprehensive workshops designed to understand its unique needs and challenges. This couldn’t be a one-size-fits-all approach – we invested time in understanding what made Knutsford Academy special and how technology could enhance its educational mission.
The workshop process revealed the need for a two-phased, guided physical-to-virtual server project plan. We designed a solution built on HP Server and Storage with VMware virtualisation technology, creating high availability and VMotion services essential for educational continuity.
Our project team handled the complete transformation, from installing new host servers to conducting the initial physical-to-virtual migration. We then configured the environment with an HP Storage platform, creating the robust, scalable infrastructure the academy needed.
The transformation delivered exactly what Knutsford Academy was looking for – a future-proof IT environment that scales with its ambitions and supports its progressive educational approach. The new infrastructure provides the reliability and flexibility needed for innovative teaching methods and community partnerships.
“The process was very collaborative,” said the academy. “Advania really took the time to understand our needs and the issues we were facing. They are a lot more than simple suppliers. This kind of working relationship is invaluable.”
And the results speak for themselves: “We have an advanced and future proof IT environment that is scalable and meets the demands of a progressive academy.”
Comprehensive workshops helped us understand the academy’s unique needs and challenges.
The new infrastructure provides flexibility for the innovative teaching methods of today and tomorrow.
More than just a hardware upgrade, we designed a solution based on our workshop findings and built on HP Server and Storage with VMware virtualisation technology.
Our collaborative approach ensures we design solutions that enhance your educational mission while building partnerships that last. Let’s explore how we can support your institution’s vision for the future.
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