U Texas School of Information Partners with Iron Mountain on Information Management

The University of Texas School of Information has partnered with storage and information management company Iron Mountain in an effort to bridge the worlds of study and practice in the field of information management.

Information management involves collecting data from multiple sources and managing it in a way that makes it accessible to people who need it. Digital technology has resulted in a massive increase in the volume of data and information available and has created challenges for organizations that need to access and use that information.

"The management of information is now of strategic importance to all organizations," said Andrew Dillon, dean of the University of Texas School of Information, in a prepared statement. "As technology has evolved, new challenges and practices have emerged which require a deep understanding of human engagement with information resources to tackle appropriately."

The partnership between the School of Information and Iron Mountain will aim to "bridge the worlds of scholarship and practice in information management and to enhance the professional preparation of future information managers," said Dillon. To support that bridge, Iron Mountain will collaborate with the school on thought-leadership events, contribute to the university's curriculum and engage with alumni, professors and students, according to information from the company.

The first collaborative event of the partnership will be a half-day session called "A Two-Gun Texas Roundup on Big Data Analytics," taking place on February 24, 2015 at the AT&T Conference Center at the university's Austin campus. The event will focus on big data analytics and data visualization, with panel discussions and speakers from the School of Information, Iron Mountain and other organizations.

Further information about the event can be found on Iron Mountain's site.

About the Author

Leila Meyer is a technology writer based in British Columbia. She can be reached at leilameyer@gmail.com.

Featured

  • laptop displaying a glowing digital brain and data charts sits on a metal shelf in a well-lit server room with organized network cables and active servers

    Cisco Introduces AI-First Approach to IT Operations

    At its recent Cisco Live 2025 event, Cisco announced AgenticOps, a transformative approach to IT operations that integrates advanced AI capabilities to enhance efficiency and collaboration across network, security, and application domains.

  • illustration of a human head with a glowing neural network in the brain, connected to tech icons on a cool blue-gray background

    Meta Launches Stand-Alone AI App

    Meta Platforms has introduced a stand-alone artificial intelligence app built on its proprietary Llama 4 model, intensifying the competitive race in generative AI alongside OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and xAI.

  • A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Value Evaluation Systems

    Choosing the most cost-effective evaluation system requires balancing price, usability and insight quality. In a landscape full of digital tools and data demands, it is important to prioritize platforms that deliver clear results without complicating operations.

  • blue AI cloud connected to circuit lines, a server stack, and a shield with a padlock icon

    AI Security Controls Lag Behind Adoption of AI Cloud Services

    Nearly nine out of 10 organizations are already using AI services in the cloud — but fewer than one in seven have implemented AI-specific security controls, according to a recent report from cybersecurity firm Wiz.