CT Solutions

Mobile Recruitment

SunGard SCT has released SCT PocketRecruiter 2.0 (built on the Microsoft .Net platform), now compatible with a broader range of PDAs. The new software allows offcampus admissions professionals mobile access to the most current information about prospective students—including demographic, educational, and test-score data from the school’s administrative databases. Pricing varies, depending on institution size. Download a trial version of SCT PocketRecruiter 2.0 at www.sungardsct.com.

Requirements & Traceability Management

With requirements management a critical component of providing integrated, end-to-end application lifecycle management, Serena Software, provider of application lifecycle solutions, has released Requirements & Traceability Management (RTM) 5.5. The newly redesigned interface makes it easy for users to specify, analyze, and manage requirements across a broad range of projects throughout the application lifecycle. The price is $2,000 per named user and $6,000 for an unlimited number of concurrent users (with a limitation of one user at a time). www.serena.com.

High-Performance Mesh Network

On the heels of VoIP, Firetide, a wireless mesh network provider has broadened its applications by releasing HotPort, a high-performance mesh network. HotPort is a mesh backbone that supports multiple simultaneous applications and services, designed specifically for high-bandwidth/low latency applications, such as video surveillance networks and Voice-over-IP services. HotPort is priced at $895 (indoor) and $1,995 (outdoor). www.firetide.com.

Productive Research Tool

Designed for professional and academic research, Onfolio’s Professional Edition is a complete solution for reading RSS newsfeeds, collecting and organizing online content, and publishing to e-mail, Weblogs, and Web sites. The PC productivity tool enables the user to build sources of information, organize that data, and share it quickly—all without leaving the browser. Onfolio Professional Edition is a recommended application for individuals, workgroups, or research teams, and is available for $99.95. (A promotional upgrade rate will be available for Onfolio 1.0 users and beta testers.) www.onfolio.com.

Touch Panel with Center Stage

Now shipping, Crestron’s UPX2 Universal Presentation system integrates touch panel control with a pen-based annotator, video switcher, multi-window digital video processor, and embedded multimedia PC. To present multiple video and computer sources, stream digital media, explore Web sites, annotate over any image, and control the complete presentation, the UPX2 assembles a host of popular presentation features into a single, rack-mount processor. Separate touch panel and audience display outputs put the presenter in complete control of what the audience sees. Price is $9,000 (not including installation). www.crestron.com.

Protect Your Network

Top Layer’s Attack Mitigator IPS 5500 is designed to protect network infrastructure from malicious attacks. It mitigates network and application-level threats by blending protection against known vulnerabilities. Mitigator also offers a multi-gigabit throughput via its ASIC-based architecture. In addition, its Application Specific Processor (ASP) allows for expansion to include future protection functions. Priced from $25,000 to $80,000 (depending on required bandwidth and network configuration). www.toplayer.com.

Capturing Quality Photos

Epson’s L-500 digital camera has a large 2.5-inch highquality LCD for sharing and previewing photos with brilliant color and detail. The new digital camera is ideal for capturing images easily and quickly. L-500V is a 5-megapixel, compact, point-andshoot digital camera that incorporates high-speed continuous shooting, and records video clips. Price: $299. www.epson.com

Unifying the Digital Campus

The release of SunGard’s SCT Banner 7 marks a milestone in the company’s support of open standards and interoperable systems. Announced in Honolulu at the SunGard Summit User Conference this spring, Banner is a more integrated administrative software suite for managing student information, advancement, finance, financial aid, human resources, advising, and faculty support. Pricing varies depending on institution size. www.sungardsct.com.

Web-Based Asset Access

NetSupport DNA Helpdesk 2.0 is a fully web-based solution providing detailed recording and tracking of user help requests. DNA Helpdesk is available as a component of NetSupport’s DNA asset management software, or as a standalone product. Because Helpdesk is web-based, help desk professionals have access to issues from any browser, anywhere, any time. And since it's on the Web, deployment costs are minimized—there is nothing to install on client machines. Price: $1,699 (for three operators). Each additional help desk is $400. www.netsupport-inc.com.

A Real Lightweight

In case you haven’t seen it yet, the IBM M400 projector weighs in at mere 2.4 lbs and is microportable, with a footprint about half the size of a sheet of letterhead paper. M400 features DLP (digital light processing) technology, intuitive keypads, on-screen display menus, and color-coded connectors to help users get set up quickly and be ready to present on time. Price: $1,849 (M400) and $1,049 (E400). www.ibm.com.