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IT Trends
August 21, 2008
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In This Issue
- Interview:
- IT News:
- Microsoft Changes Virtualization Licensing Rules
- Vorex Upgrades Web-based Data Collection Tool for Schools
- AT&T ‘Big Mobile’ Grant Extended
- U Illinois Implements New StorMagic SAN in 15 Minutes
- OOXML Reaffirmed, ISO/IEC Reject Appeals
- Butler U Deploys Virtual Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway
- Linux Application Checker Brings Distro Help
- Events:
- Online Resources:
Interview
Higher Ed Growing into BI, Data Warehousing
As a long-time expert in data warehousing and business intelligence (BI), David Wells has seen the technologies gradually come into their own in higher education. Now a consultant–Wells was formerly director of education for The Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI), a sister institution of Campus Technology–he continues to advise colleges and universities on data warehousing and BI issues.
IT News
Microsoft Changes Virtualization Licensing Rules
Microsoft has made substantial changes to its virtualization licensing program, changes that will lower the cost of using virtualization for many customers.
Vorex Upgrades Web-based Data Collection Tool for Schools
Vorex has released an update to its Vorex Online Survey, a Web-based data collection tool designed to allow schools to collect information and gather feedback from education stakeholders.
AT&T ‘Big Mobile’ Grant Extended
AT&T has extended the deadline for its first-ever Big Mobile On Campus Challenge, a competition that calls on college and university faculty and students to develop apps for mobile devices. The top prize includes $10,000 and a trip to the October Educause 2008 conference for the winning individual or team.
U Illinois Implements New StorMagic SAN in 15 Minutes
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has chosen the StorMagic SM Series, an iSCSI-based storage area network (SAN) designed for small and medium organizations. The new implementation allows the 40,000-user university to manage and protect its data while preparing for future growth.
OOXML Reaffirmed, ISO/IEC Reject Appeals
The boards of the ISO and IEC standards bodies Friday rejected the appeals of four participating members (Brazil, India, South Africa, and Venezuela) that had questioned the process by which Microsoft’s Office Open XML (OOXML) document format specification was approved as an international standard, called «ISO/IEC 29500.»
Butler U Deploys Virtual Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway
Butler University said it has deployed the Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway-Virtual Edition as a hybrid solution with the Messaging Security Gateway appliance to address anti-spam and anti-virus protection. The school has actually used the Messaging Security Gateway hardware appliance since 2004 to defend against inbound messaging threats such as spam, viruses, and denial-of-service attacks.
Linux Application Checker Brings Distro Help
Linux application development has always been a tricky business. Although Linux is a solid platform, it is often hard for independent software vendors to develop and maintain packages for all distributions. In response, the Linux Foundation this month released an open beta of Linux Application Checker (AppChecker). The utility, now at Beta 3, helps work through differences between Ubuntu, SuSE, Fedora, and more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
Innovative Learning Conference 2008
Meet K-12 Decision-Makers Representing $400 Million in Purchasing Power
San Jose Convention Center
San Jose, CA
October 14-16, 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
- Top 10 Ways to Increase Enterprise Security While Reducing Costs
Sponsored by: Oracle
Discover 10 cost-effective ways to better manage the growing number of users, in various roles, requesting access to your campus network. - 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. - Webinar: Making Wireless Not Suck at School
Sponsored by: Ruckus Wireless
For many K-12 and higher education schools, Wi-Fi has been an unpleasant science project. Spotty coverage, erratic performance, dropped connections and complex WLAN systems have left schools demanding something better. Recent advances in Wi-Fi technology have now made it possible for schools to implement a high-end wireless LAN without going broke or being Wi-Fi experts. This Webinar details those advances and provides a real-world case study on how one school district solved the problem of outfitting 32 schools with a centrally managed wireless system without having to rewire the schools, hire Wi-Fi experts or break their BUDGET. - The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Solution
Sponsored by: Dell
How SaaS-Enabled Services Address 3 Key Challenges for IT in Education. Download this white paper to learn how to better manage the open networks and myriad devices on your campus with SaaS-enabled IT services. Plus, get keys for making a case for SaaS-enabled IT services to management from industry analyst Jeffrey Kaplan of THINKstrategies consulting firm. Download this white paper now! - 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. - More resources
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