Forward College

Forward College: Lisbon campus IT and Wi-Fi network

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Project details

Client
Forward College
Sector
Education
Intervention
Structured cabling · Enterprise wireless network · Firewall and security · Unlimited IT support
Year
2025

Forward College — DataRoad IT project

DataRoad chosen by Forward College – Lisbon (University of London) for the installation of computer network, enterprise wireless and critical campus infrastructure

A DataRoad she was elected by Forward College – Lisbon (University of London) to the complete IT network installation and structured cabling from your university college in Lisbon. This project includes the implementation of enterprise wireless access points, installation of professional network switches, advanced security firewall, frame and a end-to-end network infrastructure certification — reinforcing DataRoad as a technological partner of excellence for international higher education institutions.


✅ High-performance technological infrastructure installed by DataRoad

The team from business networking DataRoad will perform a robust, scalable installation prepared for a high volume of academic use:

🔹 Computer Network & Structured Cabling

  • Full implementation of structured cabling
  • Installation of a technical rack with professional organisation and patching
  • Certification and identification of all network points

🔹 Enterprise Wireless Network

  • Various installations wireless access points high-density
  • Full campus coverage for students, faculty and staff
  • Centralised management and segmented secure network

🔹 Enterprise Security & Firewall

  • Implementation of professional firewall for perimeter protection
  • Advanced security rules and access control
  • Solution prepared for a large volume of simultaneous users

This project guarantees Forward College an environment technologically sound, secure and aligned with the requirements of a top international academic institution.


✅ About Forward College – World-Class Academic Excellence

A Forward College It is an innovative higher education institution, designed for students who want to go beyond traditional academic training.

The educational model integrates:

  • Degrees of LSE you do King’s College London
  • International experience in 3 years / 3 countries
  • Real-world projects with market impact
  • Intensive personal and professional development
  • Small group classes and one-to-one tuition
  • World-class teaching staff

Forward's teaching is not limited to content: it focuses on debates, problem-solving, simulations and real challenges, preparing students for global careers.

➡️ Discover Forward College here.


✅ Why DataRoad? Technical excellence, certified execution and network leadership for business

DataRoad was chosen by Forward College due to its:

  • ✔️ Proven experience in the installation of corporate IT networks
  • ✔️ Specialisation in professional wireless solutions for critical environments
  • ✔️ Certifications from recognised manufacturers
  • ✔️ Know-how in the educational and corporate sectors
  • ✔️ Fast, efficient delivery capacity with international standards

DataRoad specialises in:

  • Computer networks
  • Corporate wireless networks
  • IT security and firewalls
  • Technology consultancy
  • Installation and maintenance of IT networks
  • IT projects for businesses and educational institutions

✅ Managed IT solutions: 24/7 support, monitoring and specialised MSP

How MSP – Managed Service Provider, DataRoad offers fully managed IT services, including:

  • 24/7 systems monitoring
  • Alarm systems and fault detection
  • Remote and on-site technical support
  • Helpdesk & Service Desk
  • Availability and performance reports
  • Complete IT infrastructure management

With the service IT Unlimited Premium (and option 365×7×24h), DataRoad ensures that its clients’ entire IT infrastructure remains stable, secure and always operational.


✅ Thank you

DataRoad would like to thank Forward College – Lisbon (University of London) the trust placed in our services installation of computer networks, enterprise wireless, security firewalls and technological consultancy.

We will continue to deliver solutions of excellence and to raise the standard of IT infrastructure for academic institutions and businesses in Portugal.

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DataRoad — computer and wireless networks for businesses

A DataRoad is a Portuguese company specialising in managed IT services (MSP), headquartered in Alfragide (Lisbon) and with an active presence in Porto, Faro, Funchal, Évora, Setúbal and Beja. Since 2015, it has ensured the smooth running of IT infrastructures for businesses that cannot afford downtime — hotels, clinics, embassies, universities, multinationals and demanding SMEs — with a certified technical team, continuous monitoring and 24/7 support.

DataRoad specialises in corporate computer networks — structured and certified cabling, Layer 3 switching and PoE, and wireless networks Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 managed in the cloud. Each project begins with an on-site survey and a coverage study, to ensure stable performance and secure segmentation between the internal network, the operational network and the visitor network.

DataRoad Services

  • IT Unlimited — round-the-clock IT support: unlimited support at a fixed cost, both remote and on-site, with incident management and rapid response.
  • Computer networks and structured cabling: network design, installation and certification; Layer 3 switching and PoE.
  • Enterprise wireless networks (Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7): coverage study, cloud management and isolated visitor networks.
  • Cybersecurity and corporate firewalls: perimeter protection, traffic control and threat mitigation.
  • Servers, backups and disaster recovery: servers, NAS devices and centralised backups.
  • CCTV video surveillance: video surveillance systems with continuous recording.
  • Monitoring, alarm systems and reporting: real-time monitoring, automatic alerts and proactive interventions.
  • IT consultancy and project management: relocation of premises, new facilities and modernisation of infrastructure.
  • Cross-platform support: Windows and Apple environments, with comprehensive management of the IT infrastructure.

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