If greater than gigabit to the desktop is required, applications need to be presented and the network architecture needs to be modified. The BMEI faculty will be divided between two campuses. Video and collaboration technologies need to be implemented in order to keep the department virtually co-located. The Clark building will have 6 conference rooms and the existing facilities in Traylor and Ross buildings will have 3 conference rooms. The networking and computing requirements must be capable of supporting the below needs.
Conference rooms require high quality video conference between campuses.
At least one conference room on each campus requires equip which will allow for global video conferencing. High quality Live Broadcast of the department seminars are required between campuses. Live Broadcasts from conference rooms onto the Internet.