Portola Systems, Inc

Portola Systems, Inc. was contracted by a high school district in California to rebuild and upgrade their entire IT infrastructure. The school's network was initially in shambles, with people unable to consistently connect to the internet, outdated server infrastructure, and failing classroom technology. Portola Systems assessed the school's wireless challenges and network setup, determining that the Wi-Fi was misconfigured and the network core couldn't support the traffic. They upgraded the core, adjusted wireless settings, and led a complete re-wiring of fiber throughout the district. Additionally, they acted as a value-added reseller for the school's purchase of new switchgear and access points from Cisco Meraki, and ensured the school's data closets had proper UPS backup systems and color-coded wiring sequences. The main contact from Portola was the company's VP, who worked with a team of up to four engineers on the project. The school continues to meet with the team weekly for ongoing work. The school's Director of Technology praised Portola Systems for their down-to-earth approach and consistent reliability.