英文_GRID_成功案例_教育_Drake University.pdfVIP

CASE STUDY | DRAKE UNIVERSITY TAKING HIGH-END GRAPHICS BEYOND THE LAB ™ Adding NVIDIA GRID technology with Citrix XenApp virtual application delivery shortened GIS projects and enhanced student learning and engagement at Drake University. NVIDIA GRID technology brings Esri ArcGIS into the field, allowing students to capture and analyze data in real time without having to return to the campus. AT A GLANCE Drake University is a mid-sized private university located in Des Moines, Iowa. Since its founding in 1881, the university has provided an CUSTOMER PROFILE exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful Company: Drake University personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global Industry: Education citizenship. The current student body includes more than 3,300 Location: Des Moines, Iowa undergraduates pursuing over 70 majors, minors, and concentrations. Size: Approximately 5,000 students An additional 1,700 graduate students are working toward more than 20 SUMMARY graduate degrees offered through six colleges and schools. Leading private university in Des Moines, Iowa, with a total enrollment CHALLENGE of about 5,000 students. Saw the need to adopt BYOD support Like most colleges, Drake University includes several large computer to increase flexibility for students and faculty. labs equipped with traditional desktop PCs. The increasing need for Adopted a virtualized platform base