Telecommunication company that is trying to make a difference in the lives of students

BY PAUL JUNOR

Beanfield Metroconnect is at the forefront of ensuring that there is a strong connection between students and schools within the Greater Toronto Area.

In a press release on Wednesday, May 25^th, 2022, Beanfield Metroconnect revealed that it is an exceptional telecommunication company that is trying to make a difference in the lives of students.

“We recognize the importance of connecting communities and the people within them, and we do this without sacrificing outstanding customer support and superior services. At Beanfield, it’s about building communities not just networks.”

There are currently 450 schools that are part of the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic School Board, and the York Catholic District School Board that have working relations. The purpose is to provide fast, reliable network infrastructure that meets the needs of students and teachers today and in the future.

In many ways, Beanfield Metroconnects was able to capitalize on the need for adequate technology infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic as many school boards across Ontario offer online learning to students. Dean Armstrong, Founder, and CEO, Beanfield Metroconnect states in the press release, “The pandemic made it abundantly clear that strong and reliable internet access is essential to serve students and educators in our modern world. With our expertise and existing fibre infrastructure throughout the GTA, we can ensure that all students are set up for success with a fast and reliable fibre solution that connects schools and off-premises data centres.”

There are over 453,000 students that have benefited from having access to the services that Beanfield Metroconnect provides. The press release notes, “These schools require sufficient bandwidth to support smart-learning initiatives that incorporate mobile devices and other digital learning platforms.”

Peter Singh, Executive Officer, Information Technology and Information Management TDSB states, “When looking for a partner, we need a company that could easily and quickly meet the needs of our primary and secondary schools, and Beanfield stepped up and met our timelines and connectivity needs. As the needs of our students continue to evolve, we are confident Beanfield has provided us with the network infrastructure to meet our current needs and has the ability to scale to meet our future requirements.”

There are more than 95% of the specified schools that Beanfield Infrastructure is operational in. Steve Camacho, Executive Superintendent and Chief Information Officer of the TCDSB states, “A fast, secure and resilient network is foundational in our vision of the Digitally Enabled School, and we are excited to bring this important forward. Our educators, administrators, and students require a reliable network that will help support their increased use of technology for learning and teaching. Beanfield’s modern high-speed network benefits the TCDSB’s large student population by providing the essential peace of mind needed to enhance our ability to deliver innovations well into the future”