Overview

March 8

Education is in the middle of a technological revolution. Students are using more devices than ever before. Remote solutions were critical for meeting the demands of the pandemic; now teachers are leveraging those platforms to enhance the learning environment. Meanwhile, the explosion of data, digital solutions, mobile devices and Internet of Things (IoT) endpoints is transforming IT for both K-12 and higher education.

That means, when it comes to connectivity, schools are facing a serious capacity problem.

Wireless networks aren’t up to the challenge. Scaling up WiFi leads to lag times, dropped connections and service degradations, which is why many schools are deploying their own private cellular networks.

Join us March 8 at 11 am PT/2 pm ET for a deep dive into private cellular networks – how they work, what to look for, and how to get started. As a participant in this webinar, you’ll learn:

Why a private cellular network provides greater capacity, reliability and cybersecurity than traditional WiFi
How to use federal ARPA dollars to launch a cellular network
How private cellular networks can close the digital divide – immediately – for students and teachers

Speakers

Tom Ryan — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Tom Ryan has recently retired from Santa Fe Public Schools, in New Mexico, as Chief Information and Strategy Officer. He has co-founded, K12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group, to assist district leaders deliver educational success with technology, which is led by experienced school technology leaders. He has expertise in strategic planning and leadership, designing digital learning environments, technology infrastructure reviews.

Aimee Rullo

Business Development Manager, State and Local Government and Education, Nokia

Aimee's most recent position is Business Development Manager for private wireless at Nokia, where she will be responsible for the education sector. In this role, she is responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities that make use of Nokia's Digital Automation Cloud (NDAC). Aimee has worked as a leader in the technology industry for more than two decades now. She has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience while working for global and regional carriers, selling, and assisting in the design of networks. Throughout her career, she has worked with customers in the government, education, and business sectors, assisting them in meeting their objectives while placing them on the road to success.

Jose Escobar

Managing Partner, Education Domain – Verizon Business Group

Jose Escobar is a Managing Partner leading the Education Domain within Verizon’s Business Development and Strategic Initiatives group. In this role, Jose is responsible for the overall growth and strategy of the education business within Verizon’s Public Sector organization. In collaboration with an ecosystem of internal and external partners, education, government and industry leaders, he works with Education institutions helping to solve for digital equity, remote and personalized learning, enhancing student experiences and digital transformation. Jose previously led the national business development efforts for Verizon’s Smart Communities organization, focused on solving challenges associated with Sustainability, Public Safety and Transportation. Jose worked with state, local and education leaders in support to address their increasingly complex business challenges.

Webinar

Bridging the Education Digital Divide with Private Cellular Networks