The Polytechnic University of Tulancingo (UPT) is a prestigious public university in Mexico, recognized for its academic excellence, social commitment, and cultural promotion. It offers a wide range of academic programs in areas such as engineering, technological development, and economic and administrative sciences. The UPT holds quality certifications from recognized organizations and contributes to scientific knowledge in its areas of specialization.
Problem
Challenge during the pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the education sector, as in-person attendance became impossible and it was necessary to adapt to online education. The UPT faced challenges related to the accessibility and availability of its systems, as it experienced application interruptions and connectivity issues due to power and fiber optic outages.
Our Solution
In collaboration with iNBest, the University of Puerto Rico (UPT) found the ideal solution to address these challenges: Microsoft's Azure cloud. With the technology and tools provided by Azure, the university was able to begin its journey toward technological innovation in cloud computing. Migrating to Azure enabled greater efficiency in accessing the university's critical applications and systems, while ensuring availability and mitigating issues caused by unforeseen outages.
Benefits obtained
Adopting the Azure cloud offers several benefits for the UPT:
Improved accessibility
University users were able to access applications and systems from anywhere, at any time, without interruptions caused by service outages.
Collaborative practices
The cloud allows for more accessible and efficient data and file sharing, facilitating collaboration among university members.
Enhanced security
Azure provided robust security features, such as data encryption, user authentication, and constant monitoring of network activity, ensuring data security.
Cost reduction
Migrating to cloud services helps minimize hardware, software, maintenance, and technical support costs, as these aspects are managed by iNBest experts.
Technical Support and Assistance: According to Víctor Manuel Méndez Martínez, a master's degree in software engineering from the University of Puerto Rico (UPT), the iNBest team provided quality service with warm, attentive service and timely technical support both during and outside of business hours. The iNBest team's support was highly valued and contributed to the successful implementation of the Azure-based solution.
In short, the adoption of the Azure cloud and the support provided by iNBest enabled the Polytechnic University of Tulancingo to overcome the challenges of the pandemic and achieve greater efficiency, accessibility, and security in its educational services.
In short, the adoption of the Azure cloud and the support provided by iNBest enabled the Polytechnic University of Tulancingo to overcome the challenges of the pandemic and achieve greater efficiency, accessibility, and security in its educational services.