Current Information Technology Projects
The wired network project is a District-wide infrastructure upgrade plan that will
replace the entire aging wired network for both colleges. The District spent $3.8
million to upgrade the network to industry-standard Cisco network hardware, which
will replace an aging wired network that is now 16 years old. This project will modernize
the wired network in every building at both colleges and provide enhanced connectivity
supporting both instructional and administrative areas.
West Valley's data center needs upgrades to its air conditioning system, which is
unable to keep up with current demand. This significant data center redesign will
right-size the data center and provide modern cooling systems and a containment structure
for servers and equipment, as well as a new uninterruptable power supply. This redesign
will support the operational capacity of the District and colleges.
The current campus Mitel phone and voicemail system will go end-of-life in 2025. The
District plans to upgrade its telecommunications system from Mitel to Zoom phones.
Zoom phones will provide the standard phone and voicemail features, along with modern
meeting and collaboration capabilities that will enable better communication across
the District.
BMS
The Building Management Systems (BMS) provide centralized controls to monitor and manage various systems in campus buildings.
Niagara
Niagara is a monitoring and management system designed to provide control of the heating and cooling in all District buildings at both colleges.
Irrigation
The irrigation control system allows for managing the watering of campus landscapes using a centralized computer system and the wireless network.
Campus Lighting
Lighting at both colleges is managed with a centralized control system, which is currently being modernized.
The Building Management Systems (BMS) provide centralized controls to monitor and manage various systems in campus buildings.
Niagara
Niagara is a monitoring and management system designed to provide control of the heating and cooling in all District buildings at both colleges.
Irrigation
The irrigation control system allows for managing the watering of campus landscapes using a centralized computer system and the wireless network.
Campus Lighting
Lighting at both colleges is managed with a centralized control system, which is currently being modernized.
Mission College
- TAV 130/140 Remodel: This redesign project will help the ETS group better serve the staff and students at Mission College.
- PAC AV Review: The Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Mission College is under construction and ETS is reviewing the Audio Visual (AV) portion of the construction project.
- Learning Resource Center (LRC): West Valley College is building a new LRC building on campus that will include collaboration
spaces, connectivity, and modern audio and visual technology.
- Public Safety Building (WVC): The new Public Safety building at West Valley College will incorporate the latest technologies for campus police and health services.