Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 16 | Page 39

//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// collaborative working on a large scale will benefit from solutions that integrate directly with Microsoft and Google application ecosystems, for example with single sign-on (SSO) integration. Guest Wi-Fi in public networks It is also important to take into account the fact that larger networks such as those implemented and maintained by universities www.intelligentcio.com FEATURE: NETWORK MONITORING have a diverse range of users, each with differing needs. For instance, faculty members may require permanent, high-level security and prioritised access to applications such as essay submission platforms. On the other hand, a visitor to the university such as a parent may only require temporary access to the network, with a low security requirement. A flexible solution to connect all types of users and devices to the Wi-Fi network, Elie Dib, Regional Vice-President, METNA, Riverbed INTELLIGENTCIO 39