Software & Systems


Microsoft Unveils Hyper-V Server 2008 R2

Microsoft released the latest version of its free standalone server virtualization solution Friday.

Student Data Interchange Gets Open Source Boost

As part of its OpenEAI Project, the OpenEAI Software Foundation has begun releasing new open source Web services that enable the secure exchange of student data between student applications systems and applications on the Web.



Fanshawe College Integrates SIS and Desire2Learn

In an effort to streamline processes, respond to student inquiries faster, and optimize staff time, Fanshawe College in London, Ontario has integrated its student information system with its Desire2Learn course management system.

WSU Brings Its Network Back from the Breaking Point

For years Washington State University relied on a licensed software application to protect the institution's computers from spam and viruses. The system worked fine for a while but began to show its weaknesses as technology and Internet usage increased across the campus.

ImageNow 6.4 Improves Workflow, Adds eForms for External Users

Perceptive Software has released an update to ImageNow, the company's enterprise document management system targeted toward educational institutions.

Lone Star College System Moving onto Oracle PeopleSoft

Over the next 18 months Lone Star College System (LSCS) in The Woodlands, TX will be implementing a suite of PeopleSoft applications from Oracle to replace existing Datatel Colleague programs.

Microsoft Files Federal Appeal on Word Patent Judgment

Microsoft has formally appealed a judgment issued last week that would require the company to stop selling Microsoft Word within the United States.

Aberystwyth U To Monitor Research Project Costs with Allocate

Aberystwyth University in Wales has selected Project Financial, Accounting and Costing Tool (pFACT) from Allocate Software to manage its research projects.

Windows Server 2008 R2 Available on TechNet, MSDN

Microsoft has made the new R2 version of its Windows Server 2008 server operating system available to MSDN and TechNet subscribers.

Exchange 2010 RC Available for Download

Microsoft made the Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 release candidate (RC) available on TechNet Tuesday.