Comillas Pontifical University Entrusts Ikusi with the Comprehensive Migration of Its Wireless Network
Comillas Pontifical University Entrusts Ikusi with the Comprehensive Migration of Its Wireless Network
- Wi-Fi is an essential service for universities. Comillas Pontifical University has over 15,000 students across various buildings and campuses, with approximately 30,000 devices connecting to the network daily.
- Since its deployment, connectivity-related incidents have drastically decreased, even during periods of high demand or external interference.
Madrid, April 28, 2025 – Comillas Pontifical University has taken another step toward technological excellence, recognizing that in today’s educational landscape, connectivity is a fundamental pillar of the academic experience. To this end, the university has undertaken a comprehensive wireless network migration in collaboration with Ikusi and Cisco technology. Ikusi, a Velatia company, specializes in advanced technology services, driving digital transformation and ensuring cybersecurity. Cisco, meanwhile, is a global leader in networking and IT.
The synergy between Ikusi’s expertise and Cisco’s technology enabled the project to be completed in record time, with the infrastructure—deployed in August—fully operational by the start of the academic year.
Months after its launch, the Wi-Fi infrastructure upgrade is considered a success. Since its deployment, connectivity-related issues have significantly decreased, even under high demand or external interference. User experience has greatly improved thanks to reliable, uninterrupted connectivity.
According to Pedro Pérez, CIO of Comillas Pontifical University, “For us, Wi-Fi is an essential and differentiating service that must offer the highest guarantees in performance, security, and quality. We have over 15,000 students across various buildings and campuses, and we estimate that around 30,000 devices connect to our Wi-Fi network daily.”
Ikusi and Cisco Cloud Networking technology have brought simplicity for rapid deployment, agile adaptation to changes, task automation, and visibility to understand device behavior and deliver the best user experience.
“Thanks to Ikusi and Cisco’s Cloud Networking technology, our network is now much more powerful, versatile, and future-ready. We are already exploring new features such as heat maps, people detection, and indoor navigation,” Pérez adds.
For Felipe Rubio, Account Manager at Ikusi, “This project is a clear example of how technology can transform the connectivity experience in complex environments. Moreover, the project we designed at Ikusi not only meets the university’s current needs but also lays the foundation for future innovations, aligning with the demands of an increasingly digital academic environment.”
With Cisco Cloud Networking, the university’s network not only benefits from improved speed and connection stability thanks to Wi-Fi 6 technology, but also features centralized and simplified management, optimized diagnostics, and the ability to resolve issues from a single, intuitive interface. Cisco Cloud Networking is a network that any organization can fully manage through a centralized, cloud-based control panel.
Through this partnership, Ikusi strengthens its position as a leader in advanced technology services, supporting its clients on their journey toward digitalization and continuous operational improvement.
Meanwhile, Comillas Pontifical University continues to invest in technological excellence to provide a high-quality, secure wireless network ready to meet future challenges.
About Comillas Pontifical University
Comillas Pontifical University is a pluralistic religious institution rooted in excellence, innovation, and holistic education. It trains highly qualified professionals with strong employability prospects and the ability to make a positive impact on society.
Comillas—ranked first in Spain for job placement and among the top five for SDG compliance—is a diverse academic community inspired by the principles of Christian humanism. Its mission is to provide comprehensive education that shapes competent, ethical professionals committed to social transformation. With over 30 research chairs and groups, Comillas leads national rankings in education and employability, placing special emphasis on scholarships and financial aid.
More information: www.comillas.edu
The day began with a visit to the Cisco Innovation Center in Madrid, followed by a meeting with the Cisco Spain management committee, where various aspects were discussed in a colloquium.
The main topics of conversation were the present and future collaboration on both sides of the Atlantic and the role of America and Europe in the new geopolitical landscape. They also addressed the vision of an industrial company like Velatia in such a highly technological sector and the keys to joint development and collaboration between Cisco and Velatia. People, talent, and team management in a fast-paced world like the one companies live in today were other aspects analyzed during the meeting.
For Ikusi, Cisco has been a key ally for years in its offering of advanced technology services. Ikusi’s services aim to allow companies to focus on the core of their businesses while their communication and cybersecurity infrastructure services are managed by them. These high-value-added services are supported by world-leading manufacturers like Cisco.