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Project aims to enhance existing infrastructures and provide a high-capacity network to support digital learning .

The initiative is part of the Korean Ministry of Education ' s Green Smart School program , designed to transform current educational facilities into Smart Learning environments .

Following the successful completion of this phase , plans are in place to expand the project throughout the Gyeonggi-do region and to additional schools across South Korea .

The upgraded network enables schools to offer Augmented Reality ( AR ) and Virtual Reality ( VR ) classes . Additionally , it has the capability to upgrade to 10G and beyond without requiring new cabling .

Nokia ' s suite , comprising Passive Optical LAN ( POL ), Optical Line Terminal ( OLT ) and Optical Network Terminal ( ONT ), aims to streamline operations and reduce energy consumption in a cost-effective manner .

All three companies tailored the solution to meet the schools ' specific needs . As long-standing business partners of Nokia , DongkUK Systems and Erum I & C play pivotal roles in the project .

DongkUK Systems focuses on providing a stable supply chain , while Erum I & C oversees product delivery , network design , installation , commissioning and maintenance . Kwang Seon Kim , CEO of DongkUK Systems , said : " We are delighted to successfully deploy Nokia ' s POL solution in 100 schools across the Gyeonggi-do region .

“ The newly upgraded network will foster enhanced learning experiences and studentteacher engagement in the digital world . Our longstanding relationship with Nokia is set to continue as we look to the nationwide expansion of this project ."

Jung Yong Park , CEO of Erum I & C , said : " Legacy networks are insufficient for the demands of Digital Learning , requiring a solution designed for largecapacity transmission . Nokia ' s POL allows educational institutions to quickly expand capacity while maintaining cost control . A smooth and co-ordinated execution of the project was ensured by the collaboration among all partners ."

Josh Lee , Head of Enterprise at Nokia Korea , said : " We are thrilled to participate in this prestigious project aimed at digitally transforming the learning and teaching experience in Korea .

“ As digital learning gains traction , the network environment is becoming an increasingly important component of educational infrastructure . Our POL solution enhances network performance and efficiencies , enabling a greater number of students to reap the benefits of digitalization in a costeffective way ." p

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