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News Update
October 28, 2008
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In This Issue
- News:
- Iowa State To Develop Moodle-Blackboard Integration Software
- Open Ajax Alliance Offers New IDE and Mashup Tools
- Bad Times Call for a Security Check, Experts Say
- Portsmouth U Deploys Wireless LAN Management Platform
- MiCTA Expands Partnership with Sprint to Reduce Student Pricing on Wireless
- Merb: Rails Alternative Takes Modular Approach
- RIM Reaches Out to Java Jocks
- Temple U Deploys Crossbeam Security for Campus Communications
- Events:
- Online Resources:
News
Iowa State To Develop Moodle-Blackboard Integration Software
Iowa State University and Blackboard have partnered to develop technologies that will allow Blackboard’s learning environment to integrate with the open-source Moodle learning management system. Iowa State will lead the development effort, with Blackboard providing support.
Open Ajax Alliance Offers New IDE and Mashup Tools
The OpenAjax Alliance wants to make it easier–and safer–to build applications using the Ajax Web development technique. The group unveiled two standards initiatives at this year’s AjaxWorld RIA Conference & Expo last week in San Jose, CA, including a new metadata specification and a new version of its mashup runtime.
Bad Times Call for a Security Check, Experts Say
«Disaster breeds opportunity,» so the old slogan goes. But when it comes to uncertain economic times, organizations should double-check their internal policies and procedures, security experts say.
Portsmouth U Deploys Wireless LAN Management Platform
Portsmouth University has deployed Aruba Networks’ AirWave Management Platform (AMP) version 6.0 at its UK campus. The AMP platform provides a visual representation of the 220 access points in the campus’ wireless network.
MiCTA Expands Partnership with Sprint to Reduce Student Pricing on Wireless
MiCTA has expanded its partnership with Sprint. MiCTA, an association of organizations in higher education, healthcare, libraries, K-12, government, and other non-profits, helps identify and resolve common voice, data, and video issues and problems for its membership.
Merb: Rails Alternative Takes Modular Approach
Engine Yard has just released the community version of a new Web framework for building Ruby applications. Dubbed Merb, the open source framework written in Ruby is «super-light and super-fast,» according to the company, which is positioning it as an alternative to Rails.
RIM Reaches Out to Java Jocks
We’re about to be soaked in promotions for the new BlackBerry Storm device, but buried in the hype is something interesting for Java developers: a new set of dev tools for creating and testing mobile-savvy applications for Research In Motion’s (RIM’s) newest handhelds, including the Storm, Bold and Pearl Flip smart phones.
Temple U Deploys Crossbeam Security for Campus Communications
Temple University in Philadelphia has deployed Crossbeam Systems’ X-Series security platform to secure campus-wide communications. The X-Series, Crossbeam’s highest-performing security switch, consists of a «chassis» from which other vendors’ applications can be run. The Crossbeam hardware facilitates the consolidation, virtualization, and simplification of security services delivery.
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ONLINE RESOURCES
- How Smaller Colleges and Universities are Achieving ROI with Oracle Solutions
Sponsored by: Oracle
Despite small staffs and budgets, small and mid-size colleges and universities are affordably rolling out Oracle applications to deliver the service and access to information their students, faculty and staff want and need. Learn how the Maryland Institute College of Art has been able to maximize the investment and measure ROI because of the flexibility and scalability of Oracle solutions for higher education. - Open Source IT Monitoring: Trends and Case Studies in Higher Education
Sponsored by GroundWork Open Source
Get simple, cost-effective strategies for managing systems with open source. In this session, experts from Groundwork Open Source share real-world adoption experiences from the University of Utah, SUNY and University of North Carolina, Charlotte. Hear the benefits of open source and how tools from Groundwork Open Source enabled these institutions to easily manage and scale their heterogeneous environments while cutting IT costs and making better use of IT resources. - Best Practices for Securing Your Campus Network
Sponsored by: Juniper Networks
Experts deliver an overview of the issues facing today’s campuses and provide real-world best practices for combating these threats with a layered security approach. - NEC Display Solutions for Higher Education
Sponsored by: NEC
Get an action plan for implementing a digital signage solution on your campus. In this session, NEC’s Keith Yanke outlines the components of an effective digital signage system, then details the options available. Find out what’s right for your campus in this free, one-hour webinar sponsored by NEC Displays. - Broadcast This: Transitioning from SD to HD
Sponsored by: Sony
Giving students the tools they will be using in the real world.
Learn how to transition your campus from SD to HD in this free, 60-minute webinar sponsored by Sony. Hear real-world broadcast studio success stories and get insight on how to affordably transition to HD, and how to use this technology to attract students to your campus. - More resources
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