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IT Trends
August 14, 2008
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In This Issue
- Research:
- IT News:
- U New Hampshire Consolidates Backup and Recovery Environments
- System Center Update Promises Energy Savings
- Stephens College Automates Campus Administration with PowerCampus UDC
- Chapman University To Deploy Campus-wide WiFi
- Ultimus Releases New Version of Adaptive BPM
- Utah Education Network Selects To Deliver High-speed Internet Access and Metro Services via XO
- Video Spotlight: Google, Microsoft Go Head to Head in Edu Space
- Events:
- Online Resources:
- CRM Made Easy: A Practical Step-by-Step Approach and What You Need to Know
- Webinar: Reducing Costs Through Strategic Financial Management
- Creating an 802.11n Strategy that Makes Sense
- Deliver Real-Time IT Services to Remote Users Anywhere
- Preparing Students to Meet the Needs of the 21st Century through Technology
Research
Higher Education Fertile Ground for 802.11n WiFi, ABI Reports
ABI Research has forecast that WiFi will be available in 99 percent of North American universities in 2013. Much of that penetration will be in the form of 802.11n equipment: Higher education is clearly the No. 1 market for early adopters of 802.11n.
IT News
U New Hampshire Consolidates Backup and Recovery Environments
The University of New Hampshire will deploy a new backup solution integrating a Sepaton virtual tape library (VTL) and DeltaStor software for data deduplication. The migration is part of a consolidation effort combining two separate backup and recovery environments into one disk-based storage infrastructure.
System Center Update Promises Energy Savings
As the summer heats up, and icebergs melt, maybe it’s time for system admins using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to consider adding a little eco-friendliness to their networks.
Stephens College Automates Campus Administration with PowerCampus UDC
Stephens College, located in Columbia, MO, has chosen to replace its legacy administrative software with the PowerCampus Unified Digital Campus (UDC) from SunGard Higher Education. Built on Microsoft technologies and integrated with Microsoft Dynamics GP, PowerCampus UDC automates processes such as admissions, academic records, advancement, billing and cash receipts, financial aid, finance, and human resources, and provides portal and self-service tools.
Chapman University To Deploy Campus-wide WiFi
Chapman University in California has announced plans to deploy Xirrus WiFi Arrays across its campus. The implementation started in Chapman’s film school and then will move to student housing, which consists of five three-story buildings. Following that, wireless will be added to classroom, student and administration buildings campus-wide.
Ultimus Releases New Version of Adaptive BPM
Ultimus has announced the release of Adaptive BPM Suite 8.1, the latest version of its business process management software. Topping the list of new features is a migration tool, allowing current users to upgrade business processes to the new version.
Utah Education Network Selects To Deliver High-speed Internet Access and Metro Services via XO
The Utah Education Network has signed a three-year agreement with XO Communications to provide high-speed dedicated Internet access and metro private line services to the not-for-profit consortium of higher and public education, libraries, state government and business with headquarters on the campus of the University of Utah.
Video Spotlight: Google, Microsoft Go Head to Head in Edu Space
IDG News Service is shedding some light on the current efforts of Microsoft and Google to gain acceptance in the education market. Both offer free services for institutions like mail and storage, along with free collaboration tools for students and faculty. Watch this video to see what representatives from the two companies had to say at the recent Campus Technology 2008 conference in Boston.
Webinar: Trends and Best Practices for E-mail Security
Sponsored by: IronPort
Campus Technology’s Linda Briggs leads a panel discussion with experts from Cisco’s IronPort and Eastern Illinois University as they discuss current and future trends and outline the benefits of implementing a gateway email security solution.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
2008 Conference on Information Technology
Salt Palace Convention Center
Salt Lake City, UT
Oct 19-22, 2008
SANS Monterey 2008
Monterey, CA
Oct 31-Nov 5, 2008
CIC: 2008 Chief Academic Officers Institute
Seattle, WA
Nov 1-4, 2008
ONLINE RESOURCES
- CRM Made Easy: A Practical Step-by-Step Approach and What You Need to Know
Sponsored by: Azorus
See how your institution can achieve meaningful results instantly by adopting CRM best practices. - 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. - Creating an 802.11n Strategy that Makes Sense
Sponsored by: Meru Networks
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. - 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. - More resources
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