Creating classrooms without boundaries. Egyptian institution sought academic excellence, mastering the Internet of Everything held the key. We innovated hyperconnected learning. “ Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport has a vital role in transforming Egypt and the Arab World towards tomorrow’s knowledge economy. We need to educate, open the door to innovation, and deliver better education and research quality in a rapid-changing knowledge world.” Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghafar, President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport

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Case Study | AASTMT
Size: 27,000 students and 5000 staff Location: Egypt Industry: Education
Now, the academy aims to be a proving ground for a wholesale shift in the way
education is delivered in Egypt. And, before long, to become a best-practice
model for the region.
To do that AASTMT had to seize the opportunity presented by the Internet
of Everything. “We wanted to merge the physical and virtual worlds into one
another,” says Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Ali, Director, Computer Networks and
Data Center.
But Wi-Fi was pretty much non-existent, and wired networks were far too slow.
Dr. Ali adds, “We had to invest in a fast, intelligent infrastructure. Cisco was able
to deliver everything in a very aggressive timeframe.”
“Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
has a vital role in transforming Egypt and the Arab World towards
tomorrow’s knowledge economy. We need to educate, open the
door to innovation, and deliver better education and research
quality in a rapid-changing knowledge world.”
Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghafar, President of the Arab Academy for Science,
Technology and Maritime Transport
Offering award-winning education, training, and research, the AASTMT has
come a long way since 1972. New courses continuously adapt to emerging
global business trends. Traditional lines of study are regularly reviewed and,
where needed, trashed or transformed.
• Attract and reach more students
• Speed growth of relevant, modern skills
• Transform educational delivery
Challenges
Creating classrooms
without boundaries
Egyptian institution sought academic excellence.
Mastering the Internet of Everything held the key.
We innovated hyperconnected learning.

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Our networks extend education beyond the
classroom. A cloud-based world of virtual
learning offer online access to education.
Anywhere, anytime, and on the move.
• Cisco® Enterprise Networks, unifying wired and
wireless domains
• Cisco Network Access Control for IT security
• Cisco TelePresence® technology for
video collaboration
Solutions
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Knowledge sharing offers amazing access
Cisco was able to share its experiences from similar projects with other
institutions around the world. “Not only are we putting in tried and tested Cisco
kit, we also have access to an amazing knowledge base for online and distance
learning,” says Dr. Ali.
The entire academy is interconnected
With all sites linked, information flows effortlessly around and between the
two main campuses in Cairo and Alexandria, five satellite sites, and a smart
new student village.
Networking is much quicker and more secure
Now network speeds are 16-times faster with plenty of bandwidth for video.
There’s 100 percent wireless coverage with secure partitioning between staff,
students, and visitors. Internal meetings can be set up at short notice with
Cisco TelePresence technology.
100%
Wi-Fi
coverage
Network speed
raised from 26Mpbs
to 406Mbps

3. Advancing education with the Internet of Everything
Students log in from anywhere using their own devices on campus and in
dormitories. They even connect to Wi-Fi on the bus to check timetables and
email, and securely access the central learning management system from
home. Classrooms are fitted with smart boards, so content can be digitized
and shared over the network.
Using Cisco Jabber® and WebEx® solutions means people can collaborate
and share projects more effectively. Cisco Digital Signage assists navigation
and helps improve personal safety and security. Cisco Identity Services Engine
makes security simpler with automated policy enforcement.
Dr. Ali sums up: “The transformation is well underway and touches every
element of education including content and media, teaching, and learning.”
Products Services
Switching and Routing
• Cisco Catalyst® 6500, 3750, 3560,
2960 Series Switches
• Cisco 3845 Series Integrated
Services Router
Wireless
• Cisco Aironet 1600 Series
Access Points
• Cisco 5508 LAN Wireless Controller
Security
• Cisco NAC Appliance 3350
Collaboration
• Cisco TelePresence SX20
• Greater interaction between teachers and students
• Learning is more connected and virtual
• Savings on travel and more effective use of
people’s time
Results
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