One Vision, Three Journeys: How Diverse Institutions Are Reimagining Campus Connectivity

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 4:00PM–4:45PM CT | Meeting Room 207 B, Level 2
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Industry Insights

Higher education institutions of all types are under growing pressure to modernize their IT infrastructure in ways that are scalable, secure, and aligned with their unique missions. In this panel discussion, technology leaders from a range of institutions share how they’ve addressed legacy network challenges and embraced AI-driven, cloud-managed platforms to support student success, operational efficiency, and long-term digital transformation. Whether serving broad, distributed populations, supporting diverse learner needs, or advancing smart campus and workforce initiatives, each institution has taken a strategic approach to selecting and implementing the right networking solutions.

Attendees will gain behind-the-scenes insights into procurement processes, phased rollouts, and measurable outcomes—from reducing troubleshooting time and deployment cycles to enabling advanced services like IoT training environments and location-based wayfinding. Join this session to explore how institutions with varying missions, sizes, and levels of complexity are building future-ready digital ecosystems that meet the evolving needs of students, faculty, and staff.

 

Presenters

  • Jason Hardy

    Assistant Vice President of IT Operations, University of Texas at Arlington
  • Sudheer Matta

    SVP Products, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • Eric Moss

    Director of Infrastructure Operations, ITS Administration, Gonzaga University
  • Kivanc Oner

    Vice President for Digital Transformation and Chief Information Officer, University of Nevada, Las Vegas