{
  "id": 13013975,
  "title": "Alcatel Lucent deploys Wi Fi 7 network across 24 Japanese schools",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/alcatel-lucent-deploys-wi-fi-7-network-across-24-japanese-schools",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-09T03:00:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/alcatel-lucent-deploys-wi-fi-7-network-across-24-japanese-schools-162433.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Okinawa City, Japan – On 8 October 2026, Alcatel-Lucent, operating as ALE International, partnered with Rikei and Prostaff to roll out a Wi-Fi 7 network for the Okinawa City Board of Education. The deployment supports digital learning in 24 elementary and junior high schools housing around 10,000 students. As Japan prepares for increased digital learning adoption by 2030, school networks must accommodate more connected classrooms, higher device density, and flexible teaching models. The goal was to establish a resilient and scalable connectivity foundation while simplifying network operations across multiple school sites. Alcatel-Lucent designed a network architecture combining Wi-Fi 7 access points, high-performance switching, and centralized management through the OmniVista Network Management Platform. A Proof of Concept confirmed the network's wireless performance, compatibility with existing systems, and effectiveness in complex radio frequency environments. This deployment provides schools with a reliable, high-speed network foundation for digital learning at scale, delivering Wi-Fi 7 connectivity across 6GHz and 5GHz bands, improving responsiveness for digital learning applications, and ensuring consistent classroom connectivity across all schools. The transition was completed smoothly, maintaining support for existing classroom technologies. The new network also offers a centralized, scalable operational foundation for the Okinawa City Board of Education, simplifying day-to-day network operations and efficiently managing the growing number of connected devices and digital learning applications. Deputy Chief Administrator Yuko Shima emphasized the importance of a reliable network for digital learning, stating that the infrastructure needed to support today's classrooms while enabling future flexibility. Alcatel-Lucent and its partners understood this requirement and delivered a network foundation that meets the Okinawa City Board of Education's immediate needs and long-term goals. Senior Vice President Sales & Services Tee Jyh Chong commented that the objective was to build a high-performance and reliable digital learning environment across all schools by combining Wi-Fi 7, high-performance switching, and centralized management.",
  "summary": "Telecommunications vendor Alcatel Lucent partnered with Rikei and Prostaff to deploy Wi Fi 7 network infrastructure serving 10 000 students across 24 schools in Okinawa City",
  "key_points": [
    "Alcatel-Lucent partnered with Rikei and Prostaff for Wi-Fi 7 deployment in Okinawa schools.",
    "Network supports 24 elementary and junior high schools housing 10,000 students.",
    "Deployment ensures reliable, high-speed connectivity for digital learning across schools."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This deployment positions Alcatel-Lucent as a key enabler of Japan's digital learning ambitions, providing a scalable and resilient network foundation for 10,000 students across 24 schools.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}