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News Update
July 8, 2008
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- News: Microsoft Mends Breach in Open Source Sandcastle
- Stanford, IFL Introducing $50 Handheld to Mexico Students
- ‘Important’ Fixes To Come in Microsoft’s July Patch Cycle
- Tougher Security Planned for Internet Explorer 8
- Moraine Valley CC Revamps Administrative Systems
- The Quilt Coalition Rolls Out XO Communications for High-Capacity Network Services
- Cognos Releases BI Software for Linux-based IBM System z Mainframe
- Vernier Offers Free Software, Plays with Legos, Goes Green For Education
- Events:Keep up with your peers!
- Online Resources:Deliver Real-Time IT Services to Remote Users Anywhere
News
Microsoft Mends Breach in Open Source Sandcastle
Microsoft has released all of the source code used in its Sandcastle project, which is now published at the CodePlex open source developer’s Web site, according to a blog. Sandcastle helps developers of managed class libraries create uniform documentation on their projects, using MSDN style.
Stanford, IFL Introducing $50 Handheld to Mexico Students
Stanford University School of Education and Innovations for Learning, a Chicago-based nonprofit, have entered into a social entrepreneurship collaboration to bring the $50 Teachermate Handheld Computer to extremely underserved children in Latin America.
‘Important’ Fixes To Come in Microsoft’s July Patch Cycle
IT pros will come back from the holiday weekend to face a possible four patches in Microsoft’s July patch rollout, according an advance announcement issued by the company. The patches, arriving Tuesday, won’t contain «critical» or «moderate» items, but all four will be deemed «important.»
Tougher Security Planned for Internet Explorer 8
In the wake of a report suggesting that Microsoft’s Internet Explorer was the least secure of all leading Web browsers, Redmond Wednesday touted the security features expected to appear in IE 8. The company is promising nothing less than «comprehensive protection» with IE 8’s new features.
Moraine Valley CC Revamps Administrative Systems
Moraine Valley Community College in Illinois has selected Datatel Colleague and ActiveCampus Portal software to replace a legacy administration system. A committee consisting of campus-wide representatives chose Datatel after an 18-month evaluation of administrative software systems.
The Quilt Coalition Rolls Out XO Communications for High-Capacity Network Services
The Quilt, a coalition of 28 regional network organizations, has added XO Communications Services to its authorized vendor list. The Quilt represents 200 universities and thousands of other educational institutions across the United States. With this new relationship, Quilt members can purchase XO’s high-speed IP transit and network transport services at competitive rates.
Cognos Releases BI Software for Linux-based IBM System z Mainframe
Cognos, which IBM acquired in January, has released an update to its business intelligence software that will run on the Linux operating system on IBM System z mainframes. IBM Cognos 8 BI was being developed by the two companies prior to the acquisition, but assimilation of Cognos into IBM accelerated development.
Vernier Offers Free Software, Plays with Legos, Goes Green For Education
Data collection technology provider Vernier Software & Technology has announced several new offerings for the education market, including free Logger Lite and LabQuest Emulator software, a new NXT sensor adapter for Lego Mindstorms NXT robots, and free eco-friendly classroom activities.
Sponsored by: Ruckus Wireless
WEBINAR: Smarter Wi-Fi for Education (June 22 at 10 a.m. PDT)
With limited IT staff and budgets, schools still desperately need a robust wireless infrastructure to support staff, students, guests and a myriad of applications. Many schools don’t even have pervasive Ethernet cabling to build a ubiquitous Wi-Fi network. This Webinar details how advances made with 802.11 technology, such as wireless meshing and smart antenna arrays, are helping schools, colleges and universities more efficiently and cost effectively build robust wireless infrastructures without going broke or crazy. The session will include real-world case studies from schools that have learned the hard way how to do more for less.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CIC: Network for Effective Language Learning (NELL) Summer Meeting
Tacoma, WA
Jul 7-11, 2008
AACRAO 2008 Technology Conference
Baltimore, MD
Jul 10-12, 2008
NACUBO 2008 Annual Meeting
Chicago, IL
Jul 12-15, 2008
ACUTA 37th Annual Conference and Exhibition
Las Vegas, NV
Jul 13-17, 2008
CIC: 2008 Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission Seminar — Presidents Program
Bradford, PA
Jul 13-16, 2008
Stephen Northcutt Presents SANS Atlanta Summer 2008
Atlanta, Georgia
Jul 14-18, 2008
BbWorld ’08
Las Vegas, NV
JUL 15-17, 2008
ONLINE RESOURCES
- Deliver Real-Time IT Services to Remote Users Anywhere
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Discover how you can provide cost-effective, anytime remote IT support services. - Helpdesk case study: Indiana Business College enables users to help themselves
Sponsored by Parature, Inc. Discover how Parature’s helpdesk software enabled Indiana Business College to improve service to their users while creating a more efficient system for their support desk. - Webcast: The Benefits of a Connected Campus
Sponsored by: Sprint and Rave Wireless
Discover how Park University enhanced safety, learning and communication-both on and off campus-thanks to Sprint’s Campus Connect. - Secure and Accessible: Mission Possible
Sponsored by: Oracle
Discover how Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University manages role-based access and protects sensitive data across multiple locations worldwide-all the while serving the information needs of their users. - More resources
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