© 2012 International Business Machines Corporation 1 North America IOT 1Q All Manager and Executive Call IBM Smarter Networks for Education A better student experience for less April 2015

© 2012 International Business Machines Corporation 2 North America IOT 1Q All Manager and Executive Call IBM Smarter Networks for Education Executive Summary  Our solution costs 30% to 40% less than legacy copper based networks  Our solution includes wired LAN, Wi-Fi, and Cellular connectivity  Our solution is Green, reducing operational costs  Our solution requires far less space than legacy networks giving you back valuable space  Our solution is far simpler to operate and manage than legacy networks  Our solution is more reliable than legacy networks

© 2012 International Business Machines Corporation 3 North America IOT 1Q All Manager and Executive Call Legacy educational networks are no longer an efficient or cost effective operating model.  Legacy educational network designs rely on multiple separate networks to deliver services to your students  Legacy networks rely heavily on copper and coax cabling, requiring frequent rip and replace upgrades as technologies change  Legacy networks take up substantial space for wiring closets due to the distance limitations of copper cabling  Legacy networks also require substantial power and cooling in the wiring closets for stacks of network electronics

© 2012 International Business Machines Corporation 4 North America IOT 1Q All Manager and Executive Call IBM has developed the IBM Smarter Network for Education which uses far less space and costs a third less than a legacy copper/coax based network architecture.  The IBM Smarter Network for Education –uses a single fiber-based network for all services (PON, Cellular, Wi-Fi) –uses far less cabling saving you install time, materials cost, and space –uses far fewer wiring closets than a legacy copper/coax based design –requires far less power and cooling than legacy switched network designs A single, converged fiber network for one third less than legacy networks

© 2012 International Business Machines Corporation 5 North America IOT 1Q All Manager and Executive Call The IBM Smarter Network for Education uses Passive Optical LAN technology which costs one third less than a legacy switched network architecture.  Passive Optical LAN provides LAN access throughout your school for wired LAN access and Wi-Fi access points  Passive Optical LAN utilizes a fiber based cabling plant instead of copper saving you money and space –less cabling, less cable trays, lower material and installation costs –far fewer wiring closets than switched network designs  Passive Optical LAN does not require special power and cooling in your wiring closets like legacy switched networks do Traditional LAN Architecture vs. Passive Optical LAN Architecture

© 2012 International Business Machines Corporation 6 North America IOT 1Q All Manager and Executive Call The IBM Smarter Network for Education allows you to consolidate both WAN and LAN equipment into one converged Passive Optical Network. Traditional LAN ArchitectureIBM Smarter Network Architecture

© 2012 International Business Machines Corporation 7 North America IOT 1Q All Manager and Executive Call Passive Optical LAN technology requires far less space than legacy switched technology.  Legacy switched networks require dedicated wiring closets with proper power and environmental controls  The IBM Smarter Network for Education requires far less space, power, and cooling saving you money and giving you back valuable space in your building  The IBM Smarter Network for Education is a much simpler design and deployment which is far easier to manage than a legacy switched network

© 2012 International Business Machines Corporation 8 North America IOT 1Q All Manager and Executive Call Passive Optical LAN technology also requires dramatically less cabling saving you money on material and installation costs.  Legacy copper based network architectures require far more cabling due to the distance limitations of copper cabling  In an IBM Smarter Network for Education the cabling is primarily fiber based which requires far less cabling and space than legacy switched based designs which rely heavily on copper cabling This 36” cable tray was installed for a legacy copper design. Only 10” of the tray was used after the client decided to switch to the IBM Smarter Network instead of the originally planned legacy copper based design. 10” actual space used for the IBM Solution 36” cable tray space that was planned for a legacy copper network

© 2012 International Business Machines Corporation 9 North America IOT 1Q All Manager and Executive Call The IBM Smarter Network for Education provides substantial TCO advantages over legacy copper based network architectures.  Lower electronics cost: up to 70%  Lower power consumption: up to 80%  Lower space consumption: up to 90%  Lower cable cost: up to 60% (fiber vs. copper)  Lower cabling installation cost: up to 60%  Lower technical support costs: up to 75%  Lower annual O&M costs: up to 30% Smarter Education Network Legacy Copper Network Smarter Education Network Legacy Copper Network

© 2012 International Business Machines Corporation 10 North America IOT 1Q All Manager and Executive Call The IBM Smarter Network for Education includes an optional fiber based Distributed Antenna System for 5 bar cellular coverage and a world class student experience.  The IBM Smarter Educational Network is based on a fiber architecture which allows for easy upgrades as required –When a wireless carrier introduces a new frequency, simply swap out a card in the remote access units  Advanced features such as capacity steering allow you to shift cellular capacity to different areas of your campus as students move around…Smarter!  DAS Head End Remote Access Unit - Cell 4 band - MIMO 2 band - Ethernet and Wi-Fi

© 2012 International Business Machines Corporation 11 North America IOT 1Q All Manager and Executive Call The IBM Smarter Network for Education provides powerful Wi-Fi coverage ensuring a world class student experience.  The IBM Smarter Educational Network provides pervasive Wi-Fi coverage throughout all parts of your campus  AC technology provides high capacity and throughput  Multiple Wi-Fi manufacturers supported  Multiple mounting options supported

© 2012 International Business Machines Corporation 12 North America IOT 1Q All Manager and Executive Call The IBM Smarter Network for Education can be purchased direct from IBM or through the NCPA.  NCPA (National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance) is a leading national government purchasing cooperative working to reduce the cost of goods and services by leveraging the purchasing power of public agencies in all 50 states. NCPA utilizes state of the art procurement resources and solutions that result in cooperative purchasing contracts that ensure all public agencies are receiving products and services of the highest quality at the lowest prices 

© 2012 International Business Machines Corporation 13 North America IOT 1Q All Manager and Executive Call White Plains School District chose an IBM Smarter Network for Education. Business Needs: White Plains School District needed to replace their existing data network to meet the growing connectivity demands of their students and faculty. Solution: IBM is responsible for designing and implementing the Passive Optical Network (PON) and associated fiber cable plant for all of the White Plains School District schools and faculty buildings. The solution brings fiber optic data connectivity directly to the classroom providing unmatched performance and flexibility. Considerations: White Plains School System had been researching legacy switched Ethernet solutions for some time. The cost of the solution and associated power, cooling and space upgrades were prohibiting action. IBM met with the School District and explained the IBM Smarter Network solution and the financial value it brings. After working with the customer IBM was able to show at least a 30% savings over legacy switched Ethernet networks while providing a more scalable, better performing solution. Partners: Corning, Tellabs and APC Benefits:  Single software defined architecture for the entire school district  Less capital and operational costs compared to legacy data network  Allows for greater flexibility for change and/or future expansion

© 2012 International Business Machines Corporation 14 North America IOT 1Q All Manager and Executive Call Who is deploying an IBM Smarter Network?  Atlanta Falcons new NFL Stadium IBM was selected to design and implement a network solution including LAN, WiFi, and Cellular for the new Atlanta Falcons stadium with capacity for 75,000+ concurrent users  Texas A&M Kyle Field Stadium IBM was selected to design and implement a new network infrastructure including LAN, WiFi, Cellular for the Kyle Field stadium with capacity for 100,000+ concurrent users Additional IBM Vendor Partners PON Experience  Marriott Hotel New York  Deltek Office Virginia  TIA Headquarters Virginia  Lindsay Honda Office Ohio  Howard University Washington DC  Aurora Colorado Public Library  Camp Pendleton California  Google Campus Headquarter California  NASA  GlaxoSmithKline  Trump Plaza New York Clients are choosing PON as the preferred network solution for new facilities.  White Plains School District  LF USA Empire State Building Office  Sterling Ranch Development Colorado  Delaware North Corporation Office & Hotel  NiSource Energy Office  Hudson Yards Office Development NYC  Guthrie Hospital Critical Care Facility – Corning, New York  VA Hospital – San Diego, California  San Diego Public Library  SpaceX Headquarters Office Building  Gila River Arena – Phoenix, Arizona  Department of Justice Headquarters  Red Rocks Casino Hotel & Convention Center – Las Vegas, Nevada  Dallas Fort Worth Airport  Department of Homeland Security  Department of Defense  Department of Energy Enterprise OfficeSportsHospitalityHealthcareEducation

© 2012 International Business Machines Corporation 15 North America IOT 1Q All Manager and Executive Call Contact us today to determine how much you could save by deploying an IBM Smarter Network for Education.  Darold Conklin – IBM Sales Manager