Campus Technology

An Electronic Newsletter for IT Professionals in Higher Ed

8/26/2010

Feature

Beyond Buy-in
In order to give a much-needed boost to campus tech support, Central Michigan University's IT department mobilized an interdepartmental team of experts to evaluate and implement a system that has delivered greater efficiency and expanded IT's reach well beyond its previous capabilities.
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IT News

SP1 for Exchange Server 2010 Released
Microsoft today released Service Pack 1 for Exchange Server 2010, which previously was available just as a beta.
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BYU-Hawaii Fences Off Wireless Network
Brigham Young University-Hawaii is shifting to an appliance-based system for controlling access to its wireless network bandwidth.
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Adult Ed Institution Adopts Student Lifecycle Management
In an effort to boost its online services, Contractors State License Services (CSLS), a California firm specializing in adult education for prospective contractors as well as construction professionals, has launched a new portal and information tracking system for improving student management.
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Java-COBOL Integrator Updated
Java-COBOL integration tools provider Veryan has upgraded its flagship isCOBOL Application Platform Suite (isCOBOL APS).
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Microsoft Updates Security Compliance Manager Tool
Microsoft has issued an update to its Security Compliance Manager tool, which helps IT pros set security policies for some Microsoft software.
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Puerto Rico University Overhauls Massive WiFi Network
Sistema University Ana G. Mendez in Puerto Rico will be implementing a new WiFi infrastructure on its three campuses and 15 satellite centers.
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Think Your Internet Connection Is Fast? Don't Count On It
Most Internet users have long been aware that the actual download speeds they get from their Internet connections are somewhat slower than advertised.
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W3C Launches Web Performance Working Group
The Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C) last week announced a new Web Performance Working Group that aims to more accurately measure Web app performance times.
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Microsoft Releases Windows Azure Security Resources
Microsoft provided more information about security for Windows Azure, publishing a talk and white paper.
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Intel To Acquire McAfee for $7.68 Billion
Intel will acquire security software tools supplier McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion in cash, the company said last week. The boards of both companies have agreed to the blockbuster deal, which Intel said will enable it to provide processor and network-based security.
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