Wiz Train Network Expansion Business Case

This assignment presents a detailed business case for expanding the existing network infrastructure of Wiz Train, a computer training organization in Perth. The case outlines the need for expansion due to increased client demand, details hardware specifications and existing network components, conducts a SWOT analysis of the organization's internal and external factors, and provides functional and non-functional requirements for the new network design. Recommendations for scalability, quality, speed, and bandwidth are also included, along with business case approval from the IT Manager.

Business Case – IT Projects WIZTrain
Project Name Wiz Train
Date Prepared 11/10/17
Document Version 1.0
Contact Information [e-mail]
Prepared By Anil Bhattarai
Introduction
Wiz Train was founded in 2014 with a motive to provide computer training to the corporate
clients. The organization delivers technical training to the corporate clients related to
computer knowledge so that they can excel in their professional field. The company
presently has a small training facility in the city of Perth that has two training rooms,
reception area, one meeting room, one staff room and one executive office. Wiz Train is
growing with expansion in the number of clients and hence there is a need to develop their
operations by expanding the existing training facility. The organization has decided to
expand the facility by addition of two training rooms and one separate staff room for
trainers. This report focuses on the business case of expanding the existing facility so as to
ensure profitability and smooth running of the business processes within the organization.
Overview
This project relates to expansion of the existing training facility of Wiz Train so as to meet
the increase in number of clients. The aim of this project is to design a network based on the
existing network infrastructure so that the two additional training rooms and one room for
staffs can be accommodated within the existing facility. The hardware specifications and
operating system that are used on the server are listed as below:
Hardware:
CPU: Intel Core i7 Quad Core 2.0 GHz Processor
RAM: 16 GB.
2x 2 TB Hard Disk
256 GB SSDs
DVD ROM Drive
Super VGA (1024 x 768) or higher-resolution monitor
Gigabit Ethernet adapter
Operating System: Windows Server 2012
The devices and equipment that are used in the existing network infrastructure are listed as
below:
6x Cisco Catalyst 2960 switch (or Cisco Catalyst 2960)
1x Cisco 2811 router
3x Linksys WRT300N Wireless Routers
2x 7960 IP Phones
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Business Analysis (SWOT)
Internal Resources: (Strengths)
 Good structure for laboratory and
facilities
 Quality assurance of courses through
with result of certification exam
 Up-to-date facilities and
infrastructure like laboratories,
teaching aids, networked computers
 Proven experience in professional
level education and training
 Growing emphasis on new
technology and consultancy activities
 Experienced proficiency and support
staff
Identified Gaps: (Weaknesses)
 Heavy dependence on part-time
lecturers in some faculties.
 Inadequate library facilities
 Little emphasis given to the
recruitment of international students.
 Lack of land for future expansion of
the campus.
Benefits/Business Prospects:
(Opportunities)
 Exploitation of multi-lingual assets
to become a regional multi-
lingual center in city for computer
education.
 Diversification of sources of revenue
through better exploitation of
consultancy and e-learning facilities.
 Strategic alliances and partnerships
with international institutions for
offering more professional courses.
 Strategic alliances with national
institutions.
 Use of distance education, flexible
learning and adoption of new
information and communications
technologies to increase access.
Risks/Sensitivity Analysis: (Threats)
 Technology changes that effects the
future growth and productivity.
 Free IT education within the context
of increasing trends of web learning.
 Growth of providers of computer
education institutions.
 Absence of an effective national
regulatory framework for
accreditation of certification.
 Experienced staff leaving for better
conditions to other industries.
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Business Requirements
Functional Requirements:
 Expansion of existing training facility.
 Addition of two training rooms and one separate staff room.
 Meet the increasing demand due to the number of clients.
 Integration of new IP phone to the existing network.
 Design of the new network infrastructure.
Non-functional Requirements:
 Availability of 24/7 power supply.
 Recovery costs
 Dependability
 Safety and security
Recommendations
The recommendations for this project on designing the new network infrastructure due to
expansion in the training facility of Wiz Train are presented as below:
Scalability: More wireless access points can be installed in the network to enhance the
connectivity.
Quality: The network must be designed in a manner such that no packet is dropped.
Network speeds: The routers must be installed with gigabit interfaces such that the network
provides high speed active internet connectivity.
Network bandwidth: The network bandwidth have to be increased up to 100MB/s.
Business Case Approval
Signature Tim Smith
Full Name Tim Smith
Position IT Manager
Date 14 October 2017
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