2025 UEN Tech Summit

UEN is developing a Private Cellular Network that is helping provide network access for students and educators for online, anywhere, and at any time education. We will share where we are currently and where we are going in the next year or two with this important technology/service. Come, learn and be part of the discussion. Panel discussion to include: Bryan Peterson, Derrick Taylor, Brad Morris, Scott Larson, Chris Monson, Jeff Egly, Jim Stewart, Scott Harpster, and other stakeholders

Quick overview of the project and our 18 month plan, including sites involved and sharing current use cases. (technologists around the state will cover the use cases) - 10 Min Share and discuss our progress on Neutral host in several areas in the state - 10 Min Share and discuss our progress standing up 5G systems, including 5G CORE and RAN technologies - 10 Min Share and discuss our SIMs and eSIMS solution - 10 Min Share and discuss the user group's UE and CPE recommendations - 10 Min Q&A and Wrap Up - 10 Min

In this session I will cover the fundamentals of Wi-Fi and the proper ways to define, design, deploy and validate wireless networks. This class prepares attendees in the discussions with stakeholders about the designs and installations today that will make their Wi-Fi networks future-proof avoiding being obsolete upon deployment. Wireless connectivity using Wi-Fi is the most used method to connect to local resources and the Internet. Wi-Fi is a technology that has revolutionized the way we connect devices in healthcare, education, hospitality, outdoors, industrial environments, ships, and even in outer space. Basic knowledge of Wi-Fi operations will enable attendees to better serve their customers and to provide an exceptional user experience, reducing service calls, and efficiently enjoying fast speeds available in our networks today.

Come join me for a fun session where we will not only learn the complexities of this beloved technology, but will also learn about the tools needed for proper designing and troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks. We will share Murray High School survey data that will put your recently acquired knowledge to use as we analyze data, identify inefficiencies, and make recommendations for a better performing network.

In this session, we'll delve into the transformative potential of private networks LTE/5G in revolutionizing the landscape of education and telehealth services. Through a combination of insightful discussion and practical examples, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how these advanced networking technologies can empower institutions and healthcare providers to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences to their users.

Key Points: 1. Introduction to Private Networks LTE/5G: • Overview of LTE/5G technology and its significance in the context of private networks. • Exploring the unique advantages of private networks for educational and telehealth applications. 2. Building Blocks of Private Networks: • Infrastructure requirements and considerations for deploying private LTE/5G networks. • Insight into spectrum allocation, network architecture, and security protocols. 3. Use Cases and Success Stories: • Real-world examples showcasing the diverse applications of private networks in education and telehealth. • Case studies highlighting the benefits of enhanced connectivity, reliability, and data security. 4. Challenges and Solutions: • Addressing common challenges in implementing private networks, such as interoperability and scalability. • Strategies for overcoming barriers and maximizing the potential of LTE/5G technology. 5. Future Trends and Opportunities: • Emerging trends and innovations shaping the future of private networks in education and telehealth. • Opportunities for collaboration and partnership to drive further advancements in connectivity and service delivery. 6. Q&A and Interactive Discussion: • Engaging with attendees to address their questions, concerns, and insights. • Facilitating an interactive dialogue to foster knowledge sharing and networking opportunities.

In this session we explore the latest trends and best practices in Wi-Fi design for educational institutions. From seamless roaming to high-density capacity planning, attendees will gain insights into optimizing Wi-Fi networks to support modern learning environments.

Seamless Roaming: Strategies for ensuring uninterrupted connectivity across campus. - Capacity Planning: Optimizing Wi-Fi capacity for classrooms and lecture halls. - Redundancy and Resilience: Designing networks for high availability. - Location-Based Services: Leveraging Wi-Fi for indoor navigation and asset tracking. - Emerging Technologies: A look at Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and the future of Wi-Fi standards. - Live Demo: Practical demonstrations for optimizing Wi-Fi performance in different scenarios. Murray High School survey data collected with Ekahau, Hamina Wireless, Sidos, and NetAlly CyberScope Air will be examined in detail to give attendees an insight of each tool during the analyzing and troubleshooting process.

We will be covering multiple topics in our presentation that all fall under the security robotics umbrella to explain what they do and how they work. We will discuss the different forms of security robots that are currently available in the market today, towers, vehicles, and quadrupeds and discuss their unique advantages and disadvantages. Connectivity- we will discuss how these robots interface with a network and how UETN schools can leverage their private networks to deploy industry 4.0 solutions such as these robots. Robot Offerings- we will discuss the two models of robots that are available from Trilogy NextGen today and their features and capabilities that differentiate them from other products in the market. Smart+/Integrations- we will discuss the smart+ software and how it integrates with the schools existing vms to create a seamless view for security staff to monitor and utilize the robots. Analytics Use Cases- Going over the out of the box ai analytics that are available today and also discuss the integration of other video analytics packages into the robots cameras.

Provide an overview of the advantages and use cases of autonomous security robots to help protect schools inside and out. Demystify the "terminator" or "robocop" sentiment, explain that this is a solution ready for implementation today, not 5 years down the road.

In the Wifi world, we have a ton of tools for measuring where signal is available. Private Cellular on the other hand has carrier grade tools that cost as expected. More options are starting to hit the market. We are going to dig into some of those tools and some custom built in house tools for learning how to measure our Private LTE network.

Brad, Scott, and Chris have access to the Carrier grade tools, IBFlex and PCTel. We will talk about those tools, and lessons learned from an Ibwave Proof of Concept. I will also discuss some of the custom tools that I have been building as a sensor that can be installed at a site for monitoring the network.

Slides:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1g5dgTmdCTZL89JwJFs7j6bA3f3qbWCW8TKBHJx5pT8w/edit?usp=sharing

In this session I will cover the fundamentals of Wi-Fi and the proper ways to define, design, deploy and validate wireless networks. This class prepares attendees in the discussions with stakeholders about the designs and installations today that will make their Wi-Fi networks future-proof avoiding being obsolete upon deployment. Wireless connectivity using Wi-Fi is the most used method to connect to local resources and the Internet. Wi-Fi is a technology that has revolutionized the way we connect devices in healthcare, education, hospitality, outdoors, industrial environments, ships, and even in outer space. Basic knowledge of Wi-Fi operations will enable attendees to better serve their customers and to provide an exceptional user experience, reducing service calls, and efficiently enjoying fast speeds available in our networks today.

Come join me for a fun session where we will not only learn the complexities of this beloved technology, but will also learn about the tools needed for proper designing and troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks. We will share Murray High School survey data that will put your recently acquired knowledge to use as we analyze data, identify inefficiencies, and make recommendations for a better performing network.

Beaver school district in partnership with UEN is developing a Private Cellular Network that is helping provide network access for students and educators for on-line, anywhere and at any time education.

Beaver school district in partnership with UEN is developing a Private Cellular Network that is helping provide network access for students and educators for on-line, anywhere and at any time education. Whether it’s students learning at home or on the go, collaborating over video, or accessing cloud-hosted educational tools, education is now needed anyplace and anytime. Using Private Cellular across a district is a cost-effective and highly reliable way to connect students, teachers and administrators to each other and the school network resources. This network is helping to ensure equitable access to educational resources for all students. Come, learn about and discuss this new project/service.

In this session we explore the latest trends and best practices in Wi-Fi design for educational institutions. From seamless roaming to high-density capacity planning, attendees will gain insights into optimizing Wi-Fi networks to support modern learning environments.

Seamless Roaming: Strategies for ensuring uninterrupted connectivity across campus. - Capacity Planning: Optimizing Wi-Fi capacity for classrooms and lecture halls. - Redundancy and Resilience: Designing networks for high availability. - Location-Based Services: Leveraging Wi-Fi for indoor navigation and asset tracking. - Emerging Technologies: A look at Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and the future of Wi-Fi standards. - Live Demo: Practical demonstrations for optimizing Wi-Fi performance in different scenarios. Murray High School survey data collected with Ekahau, Hamina Wireless, Sidos, and NetAlly CyberScope Air will be examined in detail to give attendees an insight of each tool during the analyzing and troubleshooting process.

Earthquake monitoring requires sensitive instrument located in quiet locations and robust communications for 24x7 monitoring, but these locations are often away from traditional networks so we've developed alternative radio communications.

Breakout session to mesh with the associated keynote presentation. A chance to ask questions and go into more detail about our remote, non-traditional network. We'll look at how we've leveraged SCADA-type radios for continuous telemetry and the associated quirks we've encountered.

This will be an open discussion on the partnership between CentraCom,UEN and the Millard and Box Elder School districts with the main focus and review of the Star Evolved Packet Core (EPC).

Meet up with UWAG and others to discuss wireless technologies and answer questions.