VDI Project Inaugurated
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The VDI Project has been inaugurated at the presence of His Excellency honorable Dr.Nagari Lencho, EFDR, Meber of Parliament, Chairperson of a Standing Committee for Human Resource Development,, Employment, and Technoligy Transfer Affairs.
The implementation of the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) project at Wollega University marks a significant milestone in the institution's strategic mission to advance digitalization and enhance the efficiency of teaching, learning, research, and administrative activities. This ambitious project, scheduled for execution from 2024 to 2025, is designed to provide a robust, scalable, and reliable ICT infrastructure that aligns with the university's broader goals of digital transformation. During the inauguration of the project it was stated that the purpose of the initiative was to transforming learning through technology with high level infrastructure set up and cloud desktop delivery turnkey project.
The major component of the new ICT infrastructure, called Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) offer students unprecedented accessibility. It will empower students with flexible learning options which reduce barriers and promote inclusivity. It enables students access applications from any location under reliable internet connection. The ICT Director of the University, Mr. Belachew Abdissa told the audience during the inauguration that the infrastructure, VDI, works on various devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops are supported making resources available around the clock (24/7), which will facilitate self-paced learning by students.
The VDI solutions can be used in E-Learning, Digital Library, Digital Literacy Training, and Online Exam cases, easily with large number of students at a time.
It is hoped that having such state-of-the art teaching and learning ICT infrastructure benefit the University by achieving improved digital learning experience, scalability for future growth, minimizing maintenance Costs and finally enhanced teaching & research capabilities. According to Mr. Belachew Abdissa, the scope of the project include: 12 cloud servers (HCI-based), 510 thin clients & teacher computers, 510 Terminal management, 510 Multimedia teaching software, full power distribution System, fully redundant network system, and 510 table and chair furniture.
Since the University was differentiated as University of Applied Science by Ministry of Education, the University has developed a road map for transitioning to a real applied Science University. Dr. Tesfaye Lemma, acting President of Wallaga University, told during the project inauguration that the University is making strategic investment in infrastructural development, one of which is the VDI project being inaugurated today, and facilities required for the digitalization of teaching, research, and service delivery and aggressively working on human resource development.
The inauguration of IDI project will create a huge institutional capacity for other planned activities ahead, he added. By implementing this advanced ICT infrastructure, Wallega University is contributing to the broader national digitalization strategy, and technological advancement in education.
In conclusion, The VDI project at Wollega University represents a transformative step toward achieving the institution's digitalization goals. By providing a state-of-the-art ICT infrastructure, the university is not only enhancing the quality of education and research but also setting a benchmark for other institutions in the country. The successful implementation of this project will undoubtedly bring long-term benefits, empowering students, faculty, and staff with the tools they need to thrive in a digital world.