Northwest ISD

CASE STUDY · DISTRICT NETWORK

Northwest Independent School District partnered with Panduit and Superior Fiber & Data Services to build a scalable, high-performance network that supports rapid growth, one-to-one student devices, and a modern IoT-driven learning environment.

PROJECT SUMMARY

District

Northwest ISD (NISD), North Texas

Students Served

30,000+ across 34 campuses

Key Partners

Panduit · Superior Fiber & Data Services

Core Technologies

Category 6A U/UTP, armored fiber backbone, Panduit racks & connectivity, Panduit UPS, Atlona Velocity AV control

WHAT WE DID

End-to-End Cabling System

Telecom Closets & Power

AV & IoT Integration

Deployed Category 6A U/UTP copper cabling and armored fiber backbone to support high-bandwidth wired and wireless connectivity.

Installed Panduit racks, vertical cable managers, connectivity, and new UPS systems across district telecommunications closets.

Implemented Atlona’s Velocity control platform for AV signal distribution and supported smart building systems including IP cameras, lighting, and HVAC.

30K+

34 1:1

Students Served

Campuses

Chromebook Program

THE RESULTS

NISD deploys a Chromebook to every student and relies heavily on digital curriculum, IP cameras, lighting, HVAC control, and other IoT systems. This comprehensive Panduit-based infrastructure provides the bandwidth and reliability needed to support these applications, including expansions into spaces such as gymnasiums where online standardized testing is conducted.

With a student-first mission, the district prioritizes long-term value and durability. Panduit’s 25-year warranty aligns with building lifecycles of 25–50 years, giving NISD confidence in the longevity of its investment.

As the fastest-growing district in the region, NISD is now equipped with a scalable, future-proof network that can accommodate thousands of new students, expanding IoT needs, and evolving learning technologies for years to come.