Higher-education bodies warned over XML transition
News The Joint Information Systems Committee has published a report highlighting the need for co-ordinated action to help the higher-education sector make a cost-effective switch to XML-based office-document formats.
[August 9, 2007, 17:17]
Higher Education as a Performance-Driven Business
White Papers Specific topics included in the webcast will be the needs and expectations of the student, customer service in a higher education context, the value of an institution's brand promise, and the use of business intelligence to improve performance and...
[May 12, 2007, 1:00]
Secure advice for higher education
News IT advisers for the higher education sector are calling for a new approach to information security The JISC , which provides advice on IT for the higher education sector, together with the UCISA have called for "institution wide" approaches to be...
[November 23, 2005, 14:55]
Disaster Recovery 101: Keeping Your Data out of Harm's Way--A Primer for IT LAN Managers in Higher Education
White Papers Read this white paper if you are responsible for developing a disaster recovery plan for your higher education campus or computer lab. The paper provides information about how to efficiently use tape backup technology in a world rich with Apple...
[September 16, 2005, 9:53]
Wireless LANs in higher education
White Papers This white paper looks at the trend toward more collaborative and open learning environments, fueled by the explosive adoption of mobile devices among students and faculty, makes higher education campuses fertile ground for wireless LANs.
[February 28, 2007, 0:00]
Podcasting: Digital Communication Expanded in Higher Education
White Papers In order to reach large population of students and members in higher education, advanced forms of technologies are required. Growing from a transmission of data files to present video and audio presentations, Podcasts allow information to be...
[July 6, 2007, 1:00]
Sarbanes-Oxley in Higher Education: Bringing Corporate America's "Best Practices" to Academia
White Papers Whether Sarbanes-Oxley should be applied to non-profits in general, or to institutions of higher education in particular, will be decided by others. This paper will explore the ways in which its "spirit" is consistent with the aspirations of...
[March 31, 2005, 3:00]
The Business Case for Leveraging Open Text Web Solutions Within Higher Education
White Papers This white paper explores the unique needs of the higher education market, applying new tools & trends and specifically how the Open Text Web Solutions' Delivery Manager (formerly known as RedDot LiveServer) can be leveraged to achieve those goals.
[June 19, 2009, 1:20]
Open source scores in higher education
News These findings have emerged in a survey conducted by OSS Watch, an organisation that monitors and promotes the use of open source software in educational institutions, among higher education (HEs) and further education (FEs) organisations across...
[August 7, 2006, 13:35]
Guide to Higher Education in Europe
Downloads This is an excellent guide for pursuing Higher Education in Europe. It is must for anyone who wants to pursue higher education in Europe. It contains indepth & complete information on European Education System, admission procedure & criteria, TOEFL...
[October 28, 2005, 14:48]
Trends in Higher Education
White Papers This paper discusses about tremendous changes taking place in higher education. Educators and administrators everywhere are reevaluating the role of the mission of higher education and how best to serve both their host communities and the students...
[March 2, 2004, 11:20]
Best Practices for Justifying and Allocating Higher-Education Security Resources
White Papers Security threats to institutions of higher education are increasing, but the resources that are available to deal with these threats are often highly constrained. A recent Gartner/Chronicle of Higher Education survey points to some best practices...
[October 5, 2009, 0:00]
How to Evaluate Web Content Management Solutions for Higher Education ?and Avoid Overspending
White Papers This paper offers a general understanding of web content management, an in-depth outline of a web content management needs assessment, typical areas of overspending, and essential features required of a web content management solution for higher...
[November 18, 2008, 0:00]
Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: A Case Study
White Papers The purposes of the study were to assess the applicability of online education for higher education institutions, to document the issues with which teachers have to come to terms in the online environment, and to determine whether there might be a...
[April 21, 2005, 0:00]
Open source scores in higher education
Talkback Articles like this, based on "facts" provided by vested interest groups do nothing to help the broader community understand what is actually happening in the market place. Vested interest groups almost always ask questions that have an answer that...
[August 9, 2006, 4:26]
Mugla University Turns to 3Com for First Secure, Converged Network in Turkey's Higher Education System
White Papers Mugla University is one of the jewels of Turkey's state-run university system. Mugla University sought an easy-to-manage phone system with advanced call management functions and abundant room for future growth.
[October 11, 2006, 0:00]
ImageNow for Higher Education
White Papers Imagine the impact at one's college or university of having a direct connection to student, personnel and business operations information. One would make admissions and financial aid decisions more quickly, provide better service to students and...
[April 2, 2009, 2:50]
Six Factors to Consider When Planning Online Distance Learning Programs in Higher Education
White Papers The Internet and the World Wide Web (WWW) have made the process of obtaining an education without regard to time or location easier for the student. At the same time, they have provided more challenges for the colleges providing this education.
[April 20, 2005, 0:00]
Cyber Liability & Higher Education Aon Professional Risk Solutions
White Papers Due to the nature and complexity of operations and the academic culture of open access, educational institutions, and in particular, large research-oriented universities, face unique exposures related to the internet and information security and...
[October 6, 2009, 0:00]
Centralized Solution Improves Collaboration for K-12 and Higher-Education Schools
White Papers The company has more than 1,500 employees and customers in several industries including education. RCM Technologies helps education and other industries improve workflow and business processes. RCM Technologies designs IT solutions for corporate...
[July 25, 2009, 1:18]



