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News Update
August 5, 2008
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In This Issue
- News:
- U Illinois Urbana-Champaign To Establish Experimental Computing Cluster
- Sun To Open Source Java System Web Server and Web Proxy Technologies
- University of Utah Named CUDA Center of Excellence
- Model-Driven Development Cuts the Coding
- MIT Researchers Take Solar Power Where the Sun Doesn’t Shine
- Universities in Indiana, North Dakota, New York Deploy Oracle Software
- Apple Reacts to Spoof Threats, Issues DNS Hotfix
- Does Microsoft Have an Open Source Heart?
- 3PAR Releases Virtual Desktop Solution for VMware VDI
- Events:
- Online Resources:
- Webinar: Reducing Costs Through Strategic Financial Management
- Webcast: The Benefits of a Connected Campus
- Deliver Real-Time IT Services to Remote Users Anywhere
- Preparing Students to Meet the Needs of the 21st Century through Technology
- Security for Higher Education: The Technologies, the Issues and the Role
News
U Illinois Urbana-Champaign To Establish Experimental Computing Cluster
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is collaborating with the National Science Foundation, HP, Intel, and Yahoo! to establish an experimental computing cluster. The resulting «HP, Intel, Yahoo! Cloud Computing Test Bed» will be managed by UIUC and made available to academic users from other institutions for research in data-intensive computing.
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Sun To Open Source Java System Web Server and Web Proxy Technologies
Sun Microsystems recently said it will soon open source the core components of Sun Java System Web Proxy and Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 under the Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) license. The Web and Proxy source code will be released later this year.
University of Utah Named CUDA Center of Excellence
The University of Utah last week was named a CUDA Center of Excellence for adopting parallel computing strategies and applying them to research and integrating them into the curriculum.
Model-Driven Development Cuts the Coding
Want to build custom Web applications without writing a single line of code? That’s the promise of Model-Driven Development (MDD), and the objective of Intelliun’s MDD-based Virtual Enterprise (VE) toolset.
MIT Researchers Take Solar Power Where the Sun Doesn’t Shine
Researchers at MIT announced last week that they’ve cracked the solar power nut by finding a method to squirrel away energy for use when the sun isn’t shining. Unlike existing techniques, this new one is efficient, inexpensive, and clean, researchers said, relying on resources that are abundant and lend themselves to easy manufacture.
Universities in Indiana, North Dakota, New York Deploy Oracle Software
Four institutions of higher education–Anderson University, the North Dakota University System, Indiana University, and City University of New York–have gone public with their deployments of software from Oracle. They’re among 13 colleges and universities that have recently implemented or selected applications from the vendor.
Apple Reacts to Spoof Threats, Issues DNS Hotfix
Apple took action Friday to address the infamous Domain Name System (DNS) problem. And none too soon.
Does Microsoft Have an Open Source Heart?
Microsoft’s open source outreach effort, which started just a few years ago, isn’t dead on arrival, if you hear Sam Ramji, Microsoft’s senior director of platform strategy, talk about it. Rather, it’s coming alive.
3PAR Releases Virtual Desktop Solution for VMware VDI
3PAR has announced a new virtual desktop provisioning and management solution for VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
Sponsored by: Meru Networks
Creating an 802.11n Strategy that Makes Sense
Learn how to build an effective 802.11n migration plan and see how Wayne State University is taking campus mobility to the next level with a comprehensive Wi-Fi network strategy that includes a high-performance 802.11n solution from Meru Networks.
UPCOMING EVENTS
University of Wisconsin-Madison Annual
Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning
Madison, WI
Aug 5-8, 2008
Enhancing and Assessing Student Learning Using ePortfolios
Park City, UT
Aug 11-13, 2008
SANS Boston 2008
Cambridge, MA
Aug 11-16, 2008
SANS Virginia Beach 2008
Virginia Beach, VA
AUG 21-29, 2008
SANS Chicago 2008
Chicago, IL
SEP 3-10, 2008
CIC: Data and Decisions Workshop
Memphis, TN
Sep 23, 2008
SANS Network Security 2009
Washington, DC
Sep 28-Oct 6, 2008
ONLINE RESOURCES
- Webinar: Reducing Costs Through Strategic Financial Management
Sponsored by Oracle
Integrating budget planning and reporting systems across campus departments enabled Santa Clara University to streamline its financial management processes and get senior management involved in budget planning. Find out how. - 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. - Deliver Real-Time IT Services to Remote Users Anywhere
Sponsored by: LogMeIn
Discover how you can provide cost-effective, anytime remote IT support services. - Preparing Students to Meet the Needs of the 21st Century through Technology
Sponsored by: CDW-G
21st-century learning and preparing students to meet the challenges of a global economy are two of education’s most critical issues. This means teaching the basics of technology use and giving students the foundation they need to adapt to the changing landscape: innovation, critical thinking, information and media skills, and global awareness. For in-depth resources on 21st century learning, visit our microsite and get a fresh perspective on the relevance and role of technology in teaching for 21st century skills. - Security for Higher Education: The Technologies, the Issues and the Role
Sponsored by: CDW-G
One of the most critical challenges for colleges and universities is protecting student information and sensitive data. Here’s some fresh insight on how to meet those challenges: A new microsite sponsored by CDW-G explores the state of school security in its 3rd annual Higher Education IT Security Report Card. Plus, read how one university keeps its community informed and prepared to fight IT theft. - More resources
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