Kramer has upgraded the University of Helsinki’s collaboration infrastructure, elevating and securing the learning experience for students and tutors.
Kramer has introduced its VIA Site Management technology to establish more secure and seamless collaboration systems at the University of Helsinki. This necessitated a wireless presentation offering to avoid cable clutter and provide a more flexible method for presentation and hybrid learning meetings.
The University of Helsinki, established in 1640, is Finland’s premier higher education institution. It’s home to approximately 31,000 students and nearly 10,000 staff members. The university encompasses 11 faculties spread across four campuses in the Finnish capital and operates in conjunction with ten international partner sites, including campuses and research facilities. It consistently secures a position within the global Top 100 university rankings.
The newly implemented system offers complete BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and BYOM (Bring Your Own Meeting) flexibility, enabling students to leverage advanced video conferencing capabilities and collaborative content sharing. Operating over a dedicated network, the system’s design eliminates the clutter and hazards of excessive cabling, resulting in a cleaner and more secure educational setting.
Jyri Poittinen, Head of AV services, University of Helsinki Property Services, said:
Kramer’s VIA is easy to use, can be managed remotely, and the VIA app for PC users is especially user-friendly. Operating on a closed network with frequent firmware updates, the solution has also proven to be data secure and gives us the flexibility we need. Kramer’s VIA is easy to use, can be managed remotely, and has frequent firmware updates to ensure data security.”
The university enhanced its technological infrastructure by installing 150 VIA Connect Plus units and the VIA Site Management server for presentation and collaboration. Kramer stresses that the decision to adopt VIA’s wireless solution was influenced by its robust security features, the cost-effectiveness of the gateways, and the affordability of the VIA Site Management system, which aligns with the university’s commitment to security and fiscal responsibility.
The Importance Of A More Secure Solution
“We had already acquired a wireless presentation solution from a Kramer competitor, but the previous vendor was operating on an open network, and there were significant data security issues, with about 200 security attacks reported daily,” explained Poittinen.
In addition to the significant security and privacy concerns, this issue was generating considerable frustration within the IT department.
The University of Helsinki aspired to produce a secure and versatile meeting environment that could be accessed across various platforms and locations, free from the limitations of cable management and security concerns, while still providing an enjoyable collaborative experience for students and tutors.
To address this challenge, the university partnered with Kramer, which offered a technological solution with its VIA Site Management (VSM) software. The VSM software enables admins to oversee, monitor, and modify settings for all connected VIA gateways or endpoints, ensuring a seamless and secure user experience.
What Has Kramer Been Up To Recently?
Last month, Kramer announced its acquisition of UK-based collaboration services provider Ashton Bentley.
Both businesses assert that Ashton Bentley’s solutions enhance Kramer’s current offerings by providing an integrated and seamless approach. This strategic move enables Kramer to deliver a comprehensive audio-visual experience, offering a coherent, end-to-end solution for hybrid conferencing.
Kramer emphasizes that this development represents a pivotal step in its three-year strategy to expand its portfolio of UC and collaboration products and services.
In June, Kramer also announced its TBUS series of meeting room devices for advanced connectivity across the enterprise.
Kramer introduces the TBUS as ushering in a new era of sophisticated tabletop connectivity, meticulously designed for modern meeting environments. Combining advanced technology with user-centric design, it redefines connectivity in conference rooms.
Meanwhile, in March, K-array announced a new Kramer Control plug-in for its Kommander amplifier range.
Kramer Control is an enterprise-class, cloud-based solution that provides IT and AV managers with a streamlined method to control, monitor, and support AV systems, infrastructures, and third-party devices. By integrating the entire API of Kramer Control, the new driver enhances the integration capabilities for K-array’s flagship Kommander range of amplifiers.
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