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Campus Technology
IT Trends
November 6, 2008
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In This Issue
- Case Study:
- IT News:
- Washington U Healthcare Researchers Turn to Virtual Storage
- Cornell Hardens Campus Network with Gigabit Wireless Radio Links
- BYU-Idaho Turns to Web-based Facilities Management System
- U Pittsburgh Turns to Verizon Business for Automated Notification Services
- Universities Turn to Oracle for Web-based Services
- Delgado CC Expands Outsourced Support Agreement with Presidium Learning
- Security Concerns May Slow Cloud Computing Adoption
- Events:
- Online Resources:
Case Study
Small College Makes Big Leap in Wireless
Small colleges can often be just an innovative and leading-edge in their technology rollouts as large ones, or even more so, with the right approach and know-how.
IT News
Washington U Healthcare Researchers Turn to Virtual Storage
The Center for Clinical Imaging Research (CCIR) within Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University’s School of Medicine in St. Louis is using BlueArc’s Titan to provide back-end storage for a VMware virtual server environment serving the Center’s bioimaging research. CCIR is using Titan as the backend for 60-plus VMware ESX virtual machines.
Cornell Hardens Campus Network with Gigabit Wireless Radio Links
Cornell University has deployed several gigabit wireless radio links from BridgeWave Communications as part of its network hardening strategy.
BYU-Idaho Turns to Web-based Facilities Management System
Brigham Young University – Idaho is partnering with AxisPointe to employ a work order system to better allocate resources and personnel for facilities management.
U Pittsburgh Turns to Verizon Business for Automated Notification Services
The University of Pittsburgh has signed on for Verizon Notification Services to communicate to the campus community.
Universities Turn to Oracle for Web-based Services
DePaul University, George Fox University, and Australia’s University of Ballarat, along with a dozen other colleges and universities, have gone public with recent implementations or upgrades of Oracle software.
Delgado CC Expands Outsourced Support Agreement with Presidium Learning
Delgado Community College (DCC) will be expanding its relationship with Presidium Learning for outsourced support for IT services, financial aid, the bursar’s office, and registration. The new approach to servicing campus constituents, named DCCLive!, will provide students, faculty and staff a single place to turn with questions and issues about services provided by these departments.
Security Concerns May Slow Cloud Computing Adoption
Speaking about his company’s «Digital Disruptions» report released this past month, Computer Sciences Corp.’s Chief Innovation Officer Lem Lasher said questions over data security will be a major impediment to enterprise adoption of cloud computing.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SANS Monterey 2008
Monterey, CA
Oct 31-Nov 5, 2008
CIC: 2008 Chief Academic Officers Institute
Seattle, WA
Nov 1-4, 2008
Stamats Integrated Marketing Conference:
Technology, Collaboration, Results
St. Petersburg, FL
Nov 5-8, 2008
SANS San Antonio 2008
San Antonio, TX
Nov 8-13, 2008
Classroom Response Systems: Innovations and Best Practices
University of Louisville, Founder’s Union Building, Shelby Campus
Louisville, Kentucky Nov 15, 2008
AACRAO Executive Symposium
Anaheim, CA
Nov 16, 2008
SANS Vancouver 2008–Beyond Hacking
Vancouver, BC Canada
Nov 17-22, 2008
SANS Cyber Defense Initiative
Washington, DC
Dec 10-16, 2008
Campus Technology 2009–Call for Speakers
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Boston, MA
Hurry! Call for Speakers ends November 30, 2008
July 27-30, 2009
SIIA Ed Tech Business Forum
New York, NY
Dec 1-2, 2008
SANS Cyber Defense Initiative
Washington, DC
Dec 10-16, 2008
ONLINE RESOURCES
- Boost Retention Rates with Personalized Communications
Sponsored by: Oracle
The University of Central Florida has been able to dramatically increase retention rates through personalized marketing and communications and proactive analysis of and response to at-risk indicators. - Webinar: Unwired Infrastructure–Implementing Next-Gen Wi-Fi at Your 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. - Creating an Effective Digital Signage Solution
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. - 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. - ITVirtualizationLive–Orlando, December 9-11
Sponsored by: ITVirtualizationLive
ITVirtualizationLive is the only place to learn about all of the virtualization solutions currently available today. You’ll hear from industry leading end-user organizations, analysts, vendors, members of the media and consultants who will share their thoughts and experiences on the benefits of IT virtualization, the pitfalls you want to avoid and how to best develop an effective IT virtualization strategy. Register by October 18th, Save $300! - More resources
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