THE CHALLENGE
Why Mercer University Needed a Change
Mercer University’s four critical challenges
24/7 Operations
On-prem servers required planned downtime, disrupting campus activity.
Statewide Footprint
12 facilities from southern to northern Georgia needed a scalable multi-site solution.
"We wanted to reuse as much of our existing readers, wiring, and infrastructure as possible."
KEN BOYER Associate Vice President of Auxiliary Services Mercer University
Infrastructure Reuse
Replacing existing readers, wiring, and hardware would be cost-prohibitive without open architecture.
Budget Constraints
Needed a phased funding strategy because a full, single-year replacement was not financially feasible.
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