Hybrid Infrastructure Enhances University Research Capabilities
Universities are increasingly adopting hybrid infrastructure models that integrate cloud and on-premises systems to enhance research capabilities. This approach allows IT teams to treat these environments as a unified platform, optimizing workload locations based on performance, cost, and data requirements. Georgetown University, for example, has upgraded to Wi-Fi 7 to support bandwidth-intensive applications like AI and VR/AR simulations. The shift towards hybrid models is driven by the need for robust bandwidth and the ability to manage AI workloads effectively. This infrastructure evolution is crucial for R1 universities, which rely on research computing facilitators to guide resource allocation and cost management. 
