Winter 2012
Features
Colleges deploy campuswide Wi-Fi networks to support the growing influx of notebooks and mobile gadgets.
IT managers say tablets work best when they are integrated with the curriculum.
IT departments at colleges are slowly moving mission-critical applications to the cloud.
Consolidating the data center offers the flexibility IT managers need to add and subtract apps as needs arise.
Cover Story »
Four Jesuit universities join forces to roll out a client virtualization system
Departments
Campus Outlook:
Rethinking the Data Center
By revamping its data center, the University of Maryland’s engineering college runs greener and saves $5,000 annually on its electric bill.
Campus Outlook:
Lean and Green
IT departments can save 17 to 24 percent on power with IBM iDataPlex servers.
Product Review:
Fire It Up
New device offers a feature-rich experience at half the cost of many leading tablets.
Product Review:
Documents on the Go
The W30 is a versatile wireless device that delivers high performance on many different types of documents.
Tech Watch:
Wi-Fi Migrates to the Cloud
College IT managers building out wireless networks can choose between public or private clouds.
Case Study:
Telepresence Bridges Minnesota Campuses
High-end video conferencing connects campuses while enhancing learning.
I.T. Practice & Pedagogy:
Where Simulation Meets Reality
The University of South Carolina College of Nursing combines mannequins with AV technology to train nurses for work in a real hospital.
Best Practices:
A Guide to PCI Compliance
Two IT leaders who have been through the process offer best practices for PCI compliance.
Best Practices:
Digital Loaners
A no-charge technology equipment loan program has expanded digital awareness on campus.
Opinion
Contributor Column:
Fanning the Collaborative Flame
Wake Forest University gains educational benefits with WebEx.
Real-World IT:
Meeting Those Mobility Demands
IT managers need to embrace the growing mobility trend.
Letter from the Editor:
Untethered Learning
Wireless networks and tablet computing are enabling learning on the go.
