The Jackson-Madison County School System implemented a unified communications solution using Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, Office Communicator 2007, and Exchange Server 2007 to reduce phone costs, add voice mail and conferencing capabilities, and improve communications. This allowed the district to reduce phone lines from 320 to 90, cutting costs by 66% and saving $50,000 annually. It also enabled new professional development opportunities through online conferencing, saving travel time and expenses of over $3,750 for one meeting alone. The unified solution improved district-wide communications and collaboration across the 28 schools.
The memorandum summarizes the history and current state of educational technology support at the University of Oregon over the past 13 years. It describes how funding has evolved from a focus on basic infrastructure to also support faculty development and curriculum projects. Recent changes implemented a strategic plan with phases to improve classroom technology, support large-scale initiatives, and continue individual faculty grants. While progress has been made, achieving widespread transformation in teaching and learning through technology remains challenging given resources, needs, and varying faculty perspectives. Continued improvements are needed in strategic priorities, funding predictability, and promoting a wider use of technologies.
Danville Community College was experiencing problems with their aging phone system and network infrastructure. Dimension Data designed and implemented a phased solution to upgrade the network with Cisco switches and firewalls, replace the phone system with Cisco CallManagers and voicemail, and integrate a new satellite campus onto the same system. The final solution accomplished the college's goals of upgrading their systems, enhancing security, and reducing support costs.
Li Funn Phung has over 20 years of experience in academia as a senior lecturer, library technician, and tutor. She has a PhD in Education from Curtin University and has taught at several universities in Malaysia, the UK, and the US. She specializes in instructional technology and has published several papers on topics related to e-learning, mobile learning, and self-regulated learning. Currently she is a senior lecturer at University Science Malaysia where she teaches courses on instructional technology and supervises PhD students.
Lifetime Products deployed Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and unified messaging to improve communication and productivity. This consolidated email, voicemail, and faxes into a single inbox that employees could access anywhere. As a result, Lifetime estimated savings of $850,000 from reduced voicemail and IT management costs as well as increased productivity and support for employees in China.
Lync Mobile clients allow users to stay connected, communicate, and conference on-the-go from their mobile devices. The Lync Server 2010 Mobility Service and Lync Mobile clients for various platforms will be released on specific dates. The mobility service optimizes connections between clients and servers and enables push notifications. It deploys as a web component on Front End servers. Deployment involves configuring servers, certificates, and DNS to enable the mobility features for on-premises or online deployments. Monitoring and capacity planning help ensure optimal performance.
Communication Enabled Business Process applications can simplify you workload! These applications work specifically with Microsoft Lync Server and Exchange Unified MEssaginge
Lifetime Products deployed a beta version of Exchange Server 2007 to replace its existing email and voicemail systems and gain a unified messaging solution. This allowed the company to centrally manage all messages from a single application and eliminate costly desktop phones, saving an estimated $40,000 annually. Exchange Server 2007 also provided the foundation for improved mobile access and future integrations with Windows Mobile and SharePoint to further boost productivity. The replication capabilities of Exchange Server 2007 increased system availability and security.
The document discusses key ingredients for developing a unified communications (UC) strategy, including considering people, processes, technology, and communication-enabled business processes. It provides examples of how UC solutions can address problems in sales and regulatory affairs. The document also outlines a sample two-year UC roadmap and lessons learned, including that a multi-vendor interoperable approach is more common than a single vendor, and communication-enabled business processes are often the most compelling use cases.
The memorandum summarizes the history and current state of educational technology support at the University of Oregon over the past 13 years. It describes how funding has evolved from a focus on basic infrastructure to also support faculty development and curriculum projects. Recent changes implemented a strategic plan with phases to improve classroom technology, support large-scale initiatives, and continue individual faculty grants. While progress has been made, achieving widespread transformation in teaching and learning through technology remains challenging given resources, needs, and varying faculty perspectives. Continued improvements are needed in strategic priorities, funding predictability, and promoting a wider use of technologies.
Danville Community College was experiencing problems with their aging phone system and network infrastructure. Dimension Data designed and implemented a phased solution to upgrade the network with Cisco switches and firewalls, replace the phone system with Cisco CallManagers and voicemail, and integrate a new satellite campus onto the same system. The final solution accomplished the college's goals of upgrading their systems, enhancing security, and reducing support costs.
Li Funn Phung has over 20 years of experience in academia as a senior lecturer, library technician, and tutor. She has a PhD in Education from Curtin University and has taught at several universities in Malaysia, the UK, and the US. She specializes in instructional technology and has published several papers on topics related to e-learning, mobile learning, and self-regulated learning. Currently she is a senior lecturer at University Science Malaysia where she teaches courses on instructional technology and supervises PhD students.
Lifetime Products deployed Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and unified messaging to improve communication and productivity. This consolidated email, voicemail, and faxes into a single inbox that employees could access anywhere. As a result, Lifetime estimated savings of $850,000 from reduced voicemail and IT management costs as well as increased productivity and support for employees in China.
Lync Mobile clients allow users to stay connected, communicate, and conference on-the-go from their mobile devices. The Lync Server 2010 Mobility Service and Lync Mobile clients for various platforms will be released on specific dates. The mobility service optimizes connections between clients and servers and enables push notifications. It deploys as a web component on Front End servers. Deployment involves configuring servers, certificates, and DNS to enable the mobility features for on-premises or online deployments. Monitoring and capacity planning help ensure optimal performance.
Communication Enabled Business Process applications can simplify you workload! These applications work specifically with Microsoft Lync Server and Exchange Unified MEssaginge
Lifetime Products deployed a beta version of Exchange Server 2007 to replace its existing email and voicemail systems and gain a unified messaging solution. This allowed the company to centrally manage all messages from a single application and eliminate costly desktop phones, saving an estimated $40,000 annually. Exchange Server 2007 also provided the foundation for improved mobile access and future integrations with Windows Mobile and SharePoint to further boost productivity. The replication capabilities of Exchange Server 2007 increased system availability and security.
The document discusses key ingredients for developing a unified communications (UC) strategy, including considering people, processes, technology, and communication-enabled business processes. It provides examples of how UC solutions can address problems in sales and regulatory affairs. The document also outlines a sample two-year UC roadmap and lessons learned, including that a multi-vendor interoperable approach is more common than a single vendor, and communication-enabled business processes are often the most compelling use cases.
Mercer University wanted to upgrade its outdated email, voicemail, and calendaring systems. It deployed a unified communications solution built on Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Office Communications Server 2007. This provides integrated email, voicemail, VoIP telephony, instant messaging, and web conferencing. The solution has helped Mercer reduce costs through less travel, provide online learning opportunities, and increase employee mobility and collaboration.
The Brownsville ISD Technology Plan outlines the district's goals for improving technology access and integration over the 2009-2012 period. It identifies needs such as increased teacher training, campus technology support, infrastructure upgrades, and additional devices. The plan's goals are to provide equitable student access to technology to support learning, train educators to integrate technology into teaching, develop community partnerships, and modernize district administration through technology.
Indiana University - IT Service Firm Helps University Improve Communication, ...Ellie Vollerthum
"When you replace a 20-year-old phone and voice-mail system with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 and Exchange Unified Messaging, there’s no comparison." Director of Informational Technology.
The St. Louis Public School district implemented a new technology infrastructure using Windows 2000, Exchange 2000, and SQL Server to create a more robust, manageable system. Key benefits included a single email solution, easy remote access to email and files, and automated user account management. The new Active Directory structure allowed customized software and settings for different grade levels. Over time, the district plans to deploy Windows XP and additional Microsoft products to further enhance teaching and learning.
The Becker School District realized their aging phone system was inefficient and expensive to maintain, costing them $300 per service call. They upgraded to Digium's Switchvox VoIP system to unify communications across their 5 buildings. The Switchvox system provided significant savings by eliminating expensive service calls and allowing the school to easily manage phone extensions themselves. It was quickly installed before the start of the school year to replace their failed legacy system. The Switchvox system met all of the school's needs and has proven to be a wise investment.
What the Recent E-Rate Changes Mean for Your DistrictCarrie Johnson
Learn about the recent overhaul of the E-Rate program and the new opportunities and challenges it creates for school districts. The reforms represent a historic funding boost and give schools new tools to strengthen Wi-Fi connections to support the delivery of digital learning. The presenter worked on education & telecom policy for 6 years the U.S. Senate, including in 2014 when the E-Rate rules were adopted. This presentation will focus on the new reforms and the E-Rate application process.
The document summarizes developments in school connectivity and digital technologies over the last decade and plans for the future. It outlines New Zealand's plan to provide ultra-fast broadband (UFB) to nearly all schools by 2016 to support new online learning opportunities. It discusses issues around the fiber optic rollout and temporary policies on costs. It also describes ongoing initiatives to upgrade school networks, provide devices, build teacher capability and trial a national education network.
The document introduces E-Rate, a program that provides discounts for telecommunication services, internet access, and internal connections for most schools and libraries in the United States. E-Rate was authorized in 1996 as part of the Telecommunications Act to promote universal access to reasonable telecommunication services. Discounts range from 20-90% based on economic disadvantage and location of the school or library. The program helps schools and libraries offer students and the public access to technology which is important for the future.
The document introduces E-Rate, a program that provides discounts for telecommunication services, internet access, and internal connections for most schools and libraries in the United States. E-Rate was authorized in 1996 as part of the Telecommunications Act to promote universal access to reasonable telecommunication services. Discounts range from 20-90% based on economic disadvantage and location, with discounts for rural areas generally being higher. The application process is designed to promote cost-effective and accountable technology solutions.
The document discusses major changes to the FCC's E-rate program, which provides funding for telecommunications services and technology in K-12 schools. Key points include:
- The FCC will provide $1 billion each year in 2015-2016 specifically for improving internal broadband connectivity and Wi-Fi in schools.
- Schools now have a maximum pre-discount budget of $150 per student over 5 years to implement new Wi-Fi networks, down from no cap previously.
- Networks are expected to last 5 years to support evolving technology needs, requiring advanced planning.
- Managed Wi-Fi services are now eligible for funding, allowing schools to contract experts to install and maintain their networks.
Schools are experiencing a surge in bandwidth requirements due to growing use of eLearning technologies, digital content distribution, one-to-one learning initiatives, online testing, BYOD policies, and federal connectivity initiatives. To address this, schools need high-capacity fiber networks capable of scaling to future needs, effective network management, and data center and cloud services to securely store and provide access to growing online resources. Limited budgets can be offset through savings from reducing printing, updating textbooks, and utilizing existing facilities more efficiently as needs change with digital transformation.
Schools and libraries program of the universal servicermlawrence
The district technology plan outlines the current state of technology in CBISD and major goals for the next three years. Currently, CBISD has at least one computer per classroom, internet access for all computers, printers and projectors in most classrooms. It also has computer labs, file servers, online learning software and data programs. Over the next three years, CBISD aims to add mobile computer labs, expand wireless access, incorporate handheld devices, support online teacher collaboration, develop an online library, offer distance learning courses and better integrate technology standards. The plan acknowledges progress made but notes the need for fuller technology integration in classrooms.
Lamar University EDLD 5306 Week 2 AssignmentMax Windham
This document provides an overview of E-Rate funding, introduces Humble Independent School District (HISD), and outlines the goals and plans for technology in HISD's technology plan. It discusses E-Rate discounts available to schools based on economic need. HISD has around 35,000 students across 38 campuses, with goals to improve technology access, support teachers, and enhance the use of technology in teaching and learning. The technology plan budget relies heavily on bond funding, with needs including more devices, infrastructure upgrades, and professional development for teachers.
This document provides an overview of ICT developments in education and challenges schools may face. It discusses the rapidly increasing pace of technological change exemplified by growth in Google searches. It also outlines New Zealand's plan to provide ultra-fast broadband to nearly all schools by 2016 to enable new applications. The document discusses some challenges schools may face regarding technology issues, personalised learning, and national infrastructure fragmentation.
The Hayt School implemented a wireless network across their campus to enhance learning opportunities. Wirehead Technology installed 49 wireless access points throughout the school, allowing students to access the internet and classroom files from laptops anywhere on campus. This has enabled hands-on project-based learning in new locations like the cafeteria and auditorium. Teachers and students are already benefiting from increased mobility and flexibility in their lessons. The school plans to expand their keyboarding program and explore other technologies that can enhance the curriculum using the wireless network.
Lacue-SITE Conference Mobile Learning 3 25-13Sheryl Abshire
This document provides an overview of mobile learning environments. It discusses Jake Ragusa's experience implementing a 1-to-1 program in Ascension Parish Schools over 10 years that has grown to include over 3,800 devices. It also discusses Lonnie Luce's experience as Superintendent of St. James Parish Schools and their implementation of a 1-to-1 program 5 years ago. Key considerations for mobile learning programs discussed include device selection, network infrastructure, security, policies, professional development, and funding.
The document discusses the phasing out of E-rate subsidies for phone services like VoIP through 2019. It recommends that school districts upgrade their communications solutions to hosted, cloud-based VoIP now in order to take advantage of remaining E-rate discounts of up to 70% in 2015 that will decrease by 20% each year. Hosted VoIP offers benefits like reduced costs, improved security and scalability, and easier maintenance compared to on-premises phone systems. The application process for 2015 E-rate funds begins in January with a February 26 deadline to file forms.
The Fort Dodge Community School District approved a new 5-year contract with Frontier Communications to install a telephone in every classroom at no additional cost. This will allow teachers and staff to more easily communicate with parents, students, and each other. By bundling local and long distance calls at a standard fee, the new contract is expected to eventually lower the district's monthly telephone payments. Installation of the new phone system will be completed before the start of the 2011-2012 school year.
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and MilvusZilliz
Spark is the widely used ETL tool for processing, indexing and ingesting data to serving stack for search. Milvus is the production-ready open-source vector database. In this talk we will show how to use Spark to process unstructured data to extract vector representations, and push the vectors to Milvus vector database for search serving.
Best 20 SEO Techniques To Improve Website Visibility In SERPPixlogix Infotech
Boost your website's visibility with proven SEO techniques! Our latest blog dives into essential strategies to enhance your online presence, increase traffic, and rank higher on search engines. From keyword optimization to quality content creation, learn how to make your site stand out in the crowded digital landscape. Discover actionable tips and expert insights to elevate your SEO game.
Mercer University wanted to upgrade its outdated email, voicemail, and calendaring systems. It deployed a unified communications solution built on Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Office Communications Server 2007. This provides integrated email, voicemail, VoIP telephony, instant messaging, and web conferencing. The solution has helped Mercer reduce costs through less travel, provide online learning opportunities, and increase employee mobility and collaboration.
The Brownsville ISD Technology Plan outlines the district's goals for improving technology access and integration over the 2009-2012 period. It identifies needs such as increased teacher training, campus technology support, infrastructure upgrades, and additional devices. The plan's goals are to provide equitable student access to technology to support learning, train educators to integrate technology into teaching, develop community partnerships, and modernize district administration through technology.
Indiana University - IT Service Firm Helps University Improve Communication, ...Ellie Vollerthum
"When you replace a 20-year-old phone and voice-mail system with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 and Exchange Unified Messaging, there’s no comparison." Director of Informational Technology.
The St. Louis Public School district implemented a new technology infrastructure using Windows 2000, Exchange 2000, and SQL Server to create a more robust, manageable system. Key benefits included a single email solution, easy remote access to email and files, and automated user account management. The new Active Directory structure allowed customized software and settings for different grade levels. Over time, the district plans to deploy Windows XP and additional Microsoft products to further enhance teaching and learning.
The Becker School District realized their aging phone system was inefficient and expensive to maintain, costing them $300 per service call. They upgraded to Digium's Switchvox VoIP system to unify communications across their 5 buildings. The Switchvox system provided significant savings by eliminating expensive service calls and allowing the school to easily manage phone extensions themselves. It was quickly installed before the start of the school year to replace their failed legacy system. The Switchvox system met all of the school's needs and has proven to be a wise investment.
What the Recent E-Rate Changes Mean for Your DistrictCarrie Johnson
Learn about the recent overhaul of the E-Rate program and the new opportunities and challenges it creates for school districts. The reforms represent a historic funding boost and give schools new tools to strengthen Wi-Fi connections to support the delivery of digital learning. The presenter worked on education & telecom policy for 6 years the U.S. Senate, including in 2014 when the E-Rate rules were adopted. This presentation will focus on the new reforms and the E-Rate application process.
The document summarizes developments in school connectivity and digital technologies over the last decade and plans for the future. It outlines New Zealand's plan to provide ultra-fast broadband (UFB) to nearly all schools by 2016 to support new online learning opportunities. It discusses issues around the fiber optic rollout and temporary policies on costs. It also describes ongoing initiatives to upgrade school networks, provide devices, build teacher capability and trial a national education network.
The document introduces E-Rate, a program that provides discounts for telecommunication services, internet access, and internal connections for most schools and libraries in the United States. E-Rate was authorized in 1996 as part of the Telecommunications Act to promote universal access to reasonable telecommunication services. Discounts range from 20-90% based on economic disadvantage and location of the school or library. The program helps schools and libraries offer students and the public access to technology which is important for the future.
The document introduces E-Rate, a program that provides discounts for telecommunication services, internet access, and internal connections for most schools and libraries in the United States. E-Rate was authorized in 1996 as part of the Telecommunications Act to promote universal access to reasonable telecommunication services. Discounts range from 20-90% based on economic disadvantage and location, with discounts for rural areas generally being higher. The application process is designed to promote cost-effective and accountable technology solutions.
The document discusses major changes to the FCC's E-rate program, which provides funding for telecommunications services and technology in K-12 schools. Key points include:
- The FCC will provide $1 billion each year in 2015-2016 specifically for improving internal broadband connectivity and Wi-Fi in schools.
- Schools now have a maximum pre-discount budget of $150 per student over 5 years to implement new Wi-Fi networks, down from no cap previously.
- Networks are expected to last 5 years to support evolving technology needs, requiring advanced planning.
- Managed Wi-Fi services are now eligible for funding, allowing schools to contract experts to install and maintain their networks.
Schools are experiencing a surge in bandwidth requirements due to growing use of eLearning technologies, digital content distribution, one-to-one learning initiatives, online testing, BYOD policies, and federal connectivity initiatives. To address this, schools need high-capacity fiber networks capable of scaling to future needs, effective network management, and data center and cloud services to securely store and provide access to growing online resources. Limited budgets can be offset through savings from reducing printing, updating textbooks, and utilizing existing facilities more efficiently as needs change with digital transformation.
Schools and libraries program of the universal servicermlawrence
The district technology plan outlines the current state of technology in CBISD and major goals for the next three years. Currently, CBISD has at least one computer per classroom, internet access for all computers, printers and projectors in most classrooms. It also has computer labs, file servers, online learning software and data programs. Over the next three years, CBISD aims to add mobile computer labs, expand wireless access, incorporate handheld devices, support online teacher collaboration, develop an online library, offer distance learning courses and better integrate technology standards. The plan acknowledges progress made but notes the need for fuller technology integration in classrooms.
Lamar University EDLD 5306 Week 2 AssignmentMax Windham
This document provides an overview of E-Rate funding, introduces Humble Independent School District (HISD), and outlines the goals and plans for technology in HISD's technology plan. It discusses E-Rate discounts available to schools based on economic need. HISD has around 35,000 students across 38 campuses, with goals to improve technology access, support teachers, and enhance the use of technology in teaching and learning. The technology plan budget relies heavily on bond funding, with needs including more devices, infrastructure upgrades, and professional development for teachers.
This document provides an overview of ICT developments in education and challenges schools may face. It discusses the rapidly increasing pace of technological change exemplified by growth in Google searches. It also outlines New Zealand's plan to provide ultra-fast broadband to nearly all schools by 2016 to enable new applications. The document discusses some challenges schools may face regarding technology issues, personalised learning, and national infrastructure fragmentation.
The Hayt School implemented a wireless network across their campus to enhance learning opportunities. Wirehead Technology installed 49 wireless access points throughout the school, allowing students to access the internet and classroom files from laptops anywhere on campus. This has enabled hands-on project-based learning in new locations like the cafeteria and auditorium. Teachers and students are already benefiting from increased mobility and flexibility in their lessons. The school plans to expand their keyboarding program and explore other technologies that can enhance the curriculum using the wireless network.
Lacue-SITE Conference Mobile Learning 3 25-13Sheryl Abshire
This document provides an overview of mobile learning environments. It discusses Jake Ragusa's experience implementing a 1-to-1 program in Ascension Parish Schools over 10 years that has grown to include over 3,800 devices. It also discusses Lonnie Luce's experience as Superintendent of St. James Parish Schools and their implementation of a 1-to-1 program 5 years ago. Key considerations for mobile learning programs discussed include device selection, network infrastructure, security, policies, professional development, and funding.
The document discusses the phasing out of E-rate subsidies for phone services like VoIP through 2019. It recommends that school districts upgrade their communications solutions to hosted, cloud-based VoIP now in order to take advantage of remaining E-rate discounts of up to 70% in 2015 that will decrease by 20% each year. Hosted VoIP offers benefits like reduced costs, improved security and scalability, and easier maintenance compared to on-premises phone systems. The application process for 2015 E-rate funds begins in January with a February 26 deadline to file forms.
The Fort Dodge Community School District approved a new 5-year contract with Frontier Communications to install a telephone in every classroom at no additional cost. This will allow teachers and staff to more easily communicate with parents, students, and each other. By bundling local and long distance calls at a standard fee, the new contract is expected to eventually lower the district's monthly telephone payments. Installation of the new phone system will be completed before the start of the 2011-2012 school year.
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and MilvusZilliz
Spark is the widely used ETL tool for processing, indexing and ingesting data to serving stack for search. Milvus is the production-ready open-source vector database. In this talk we will show how to use Spark to process unstructured data to extract vector representations, and push the vectors to Milvus vector database for search serving.
Best 20 SEO Techniques To Improve Website Visibility In SERPPixlogix Infotech
Boost your website's visibility with proven SEO techniques! Our latest blog dives into essential strategies to enhance your online presence, increase traffic, and rank higher on search engines. From keyword optimization to quality content creation, learn how to make your site stand out in the crowded digital landscape. Discover actionable tips and expert insights to elevate your SEO game.
Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
Dive into the realm of operating systems (OS) with Pravash Chandra Das, a seasoned Digital Forensic Analyst, as your guide. 🚀 This comprehensive presentation illuminates the core concepts, types, and evolution of OS, essential for understanding modern computing landscapes.
Beginning with the foundational definition, Das clarifies the pivotal role of OS as system software orchestrating hardware resources, software applications, and user interactions. Through succinct descriptions, he delineates the diverse types of OS, from single-user, single-task environments like early MS-DOS iterations, to multi-user, multi-tasking systems exemplified by modern Linux distributions.
Crucial components like the kernel and shell are dissected, highlighting their indispensable functions in resource management and user interface interaction. Das elucidates how the kernel acts as the central nervous system, orchestrating process scheduling, memory allocation, and device management. Meanwhile, the shell serves as the gateway for user commands, bridging the gap between human input and machine execution. 💻
The narrative then shifts to a captivating exploration of prominent desktop OSs, Windows, macOS, and Linux. Windows, with its globally ubiquitous presence and user-friendly interface, emerges as a cornerstone in personal computing history. macOS, lauded for its sleek design and seamless integration with Apple's ecosystem, stands as a beacon of stability and creativity. Linux, an open-source marvel, offers unparalleled flexibility and security, revolutionizing the computing landscape. 🖥️
Moving to the realm of mobile devices, Das unravels the dominance of Android and iOS. Android's open-source ethos fosters a vibrant ecosystem of customization and innovation, while iOS boasts a seamless user experience and robust security infrastructure. Meanwhile, discontinued platforms like Symbian and Palm OS evoke nostalgia for their pioneering roles in the smartphone revolution.
The journey concludes with a reflection on the ever-evolving landscape of OS, underscored by the emergence of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and the persistent quest for innovation and efficiency. As technology continues to shape our world, understanding the foundations and evolution of operating systems remains paramount. Join Pravash Chandra Das on this illuminating journey through the heart of computing. 🌟
Main news related to the CCS TSI 2023 (2023/1695)Jakub Marek
An English 🇬🇧 translation of a presentation to the speech I gave about the main changes brought by CCS TSI 2023 at the biggest Czech conference on Communications and signalling systems on Railways, which was held in Clarion Hotel Olomouc from 7th to 9th November 2023 (konferenceszt.cz). Attended by around 500 participants and 200 on-line followers.
The original Czech 🇨🇿 version of the presentation can be found here: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/hlavni-novinky-souvisejici-s-ccs-tsi-2023-2023-1695/269688092 .
The videorecording (in Czech) from the presentation is available here: https://youtu.be/WzjJWm4IyPk?si=SImb06tuXGb30BEH .
Letter and Document Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Sol...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on automated letter generation for Bonterra Impact Management using Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
Interested in deploying letter generation automations for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
Have you ever been confused by the myriad of choices offered by AWS for hosting a website or an API?
Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, Lightsail, Amplify, S3 (and more!) can each host websites + APIs. But which one should we choose?
Which one is cheapest? Which one is fastest? Which one will scale to meet our needs?
Join me in this session as we dive into each AWS hosting service to determine which one is best for your scenario and explain why!
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success StorySafe Software
Are you ready to revolutionize how you handle data? Join us for a webinar where we’ll bring you up to speed with the latest advancements in Generative AI technology and discover how leveraging FME with tools from giants like Google Gemini, Amazon, and Microsoft OpenAI can supercharge your workflow efficiency.
During the hour, we’ll take you through:
Guest Speaker Segment with Hannah Barrington: Dive into the world of dynamic real estate marketing with Hannah, the Marketing Manager at Workspace Group. Hear firsthand how their team generates engaging descriptions for thousands of office units by integrating diverse data sources—from PDF floorplans to web pages—using FME transformers, like OpenAIVisionConnector and AnthropicVisionConnector. This use case will show you how GenAI can streamline content creation for marketing across the board.
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Jackson Madison Office Final
1. Microsoft Office System
Customer Solution Case Study
School District Reduces Phone Costs by 66
Percent with Voice over IP Solution
Overview “The real benefit of the Microsoft unified
Country or Region: United States
Industry: Education—Primary and
communications solution is the time that teachers
secondary schools save that they can devote to … professional
Customer Profile
development and providing extra help to students.”
The Jackson-Madison County School Nancy Zambito, Ed.D, Superintendent, Jackson-Madison County School System
System in Western Tennessee includes 28
schools that employ nearly 2,000 faculty The Jackson-Madison County School System had a separate Private
and enroll 13,500 students.
Branch Exchange (PBX) phone system in each of its 28 schools and
Business Situation its central office. Those aging systems did not have voice mail or
The district wanted to reduce telephone
service costs, add voice mail and support for new technologies such as voice over IP (VoIP). When the
conferencing capabilities, and make those school district found that it was too costly to add voice mail to the
features available to teachers and
administrative staff. systems, it decided to deploy a unified communications solution
based on Microsoft® Office Communications Server 2007,
Solution
With help from Enabling Technologies, the Microsoft Office Communicator 2007, and Microsoft Exchange
district implemented a unified communica- Server 2007 with Unified Messaging. This solution provides VoIP,
tions solution based on Microsoft®
software. conferencing, instant messaging, and presence capabilities, along
with a single inbox for e-mail and voice mail. When the solution is
Benefits
Improved district-wide communications fully deployed, the district anticipates reducing phone service costs
Reduced phone service costs by 66 by 66 percent, saving up to U.S.$5,000 annually in travel costs,
percent
Expanded professional development and expanding professional development opportunities.
opportunities
Saved travel time and expense
2. “By setting up a Situation Comparing Costs
The Jackson-Madison County School System In August 2007, the school district was
centralized VoIP system is located in Western Tennessee, nearly offered a five-year-old Siemens PBX digital
for the entire district, we equidistant from the Mississippi and system for free from the Jackson Energy
Tennessee rivers. The school district Authority, the local utility company. The utility
could significantly encompasses 28 public elementary, had replaced that PBX with a new voice over
reduce the number of intermediate, middle, and high schools IP (VoIP) system. Gratified by the offer, the
serving more than 13,500 students, and is school district researched the cost to install
phone lines and thus the second largest employer in the county, the phone system but found that installation
reduce monthly access with nearly 2,000 employees. would run about U.S.$15,000. “As generous
as the offer was, we asked ourselves whether
fees.” As with most school districts in the United it made sense to spend $15,000 on a system
Chuck Jones, Chief of Technology, Jackson- States, Jackson-Madison has had to deal with that would still be out-of-date because it
Madison County School System fluctuating budgets during the last several doesn’t support current technologies such as
years, and its technology infrastructure has VoIP and unified messaging,” says Chuck
been particularly affected. As of August 2007, Jones, Chief of Technology for the Jackson-
the district had a 15-year-old Private Branch Madison County School System.
Exchange (PBX) phone system at its central
office. Each school in the district also had its The district was considering switching to a
own PBX. None of these systems had voice VoIP system because all of its 28 schools
mail, and the expense of adding this feature have a wide-area fiber connection of 100
made such an upgrade impractical. Each megabits per second, which is linked to the
school’s classrooms had intercoms, but the Internet connection at the central office. “A
rooms had no phones except for the 100-megabit connection is a dream for any
teachers’ own cell phones. system administrator because it can handle
VoIP and many other things, such as Web
All the schools were connected to the conferencing,” says Jones.
headquarters through a network running the
Windows Server® 2003 operating system. In addition, moving to a VoIP system would
The schools also each had their own separate significantly reduce phone service costs. At
local area network (LAN), and these ran on a the time, the school district was spending
variety of operating systems including the $76,000 per year for 320 standard
Microsoft® Windows NT® Server and Windows telephone lines. “By setting up a centralized
Server 2000 operating systems and very old VoIP system for the entire district, we could
versions of Novell NetWare. Teachers had significantly reduce the number of phone
computers in their classrooms, and in 2004 lines and thus reduce monthly access fees,”
the district had deployed Microsoft Exchange says Jones. With a new system, the district
Server 2003 for e-mail. However, because could easily integrate voice mail and e-mail
there were no phones in classrooms, so that these features would be accessible
teachers had to leave their rooms and take from the same interface, either on the
any urgent phone calls in the school’s main computer or over the phone. This would be
office. The school district wanted to find a especially useful for school district staff who
cost-effective way to install phones in the travel throughout the district on a regular
classrooms and to provide voice mail for basis.
teachers.
3. Reducing Meeting Expenses Solution
In addition to resolving the phone challenges, The Jackson-Madison County School System
the school district was looking for a way to decided to pilot test the Microsoft unified
more efficiently handle district-wide meetings communications solution with about 250
and professional development sessions. users, including the 125 employees at the
These meetings occur typically twice a month district’s central office and a sampling of
and often required teachers to find a principals, administrative staff, and teachers
substitute and take time out of the from various schools. In late March 2008,
classroom. The travel and substitute technicians from Enabling Technologies
teachers’ salaries also created extra costs. spent about two and a half weeks working
with Jones and his staff to build the core
“Many of the teachers had to drive 20 to 30 infrastructure for the pilot test. In the first
minutes one way for a half-hour meeting,” week of April, the deployment team started
says Jones. “We began to look at ways to rolling out the Office Communicator 2007
present many of those meetings online, client to the pilot group.
which would save the travel time and costs.”
The district could use the same solution to All of the pilot users except the teachers are
make professional development opportuni- equipped with the Polycom CX200 desktop
ties more available and convenient for more phone, which includes Office Communicator
teachers. 2007 and easily connects to a PC through a
USB port. The VoIP device doesn’t have a dial
“We obviously needed more than just a pad; instead, users click a contact name in
phone system; we needed a complete, the Microsoft Office Outlook® 2003
unified communications system that included messaging and collaboration client to dial a
voice, e-mail, and conferencing,” says Jones. number. When technicians set up the users’
“I priced out a few turnkey VoIP hardware phones, they presented a 15-minute tutorial
solutions, but most of those met only some of to each individual on how to use the phone.
our needs.” Users also received the Office Communicator
2007 reference materials from the Microsoft
Jones then talked to Microsoft and Microsoft TechNet Web site for quick tips on how to use
Gold Certified Partner Enabling Technologies various features.
about a unified communications solution. The
school district engaged Enabling Technolo- “It took a little while for employees to get
gies because of this partner’s broad expertise used to going to their computer to dial a
in integrating PBX systems with Exchange phone number, but now they like the fact that
Server and Microsoft Office Communications they can just type somebody’s name and it
Server 2007. “We decided to go with the automatically pulls from their Office Outlook
Microsoft unified communications solution address book and dials the number,” Jones
that includes Microsoft Office Communica- notes.
tions Server 2007, Office Communicator
2007, and Exchange Server 2007 with The teachers who are involved in the pilot are
Unified Messaging, because that solution met using USB headsets connected to their
all of our requirements including VoIP, computers. These devices are particularly
conferencing, integrated voice mail and e- useful to the teachers because even when
mail inboxes, instant messaging, and they aren’t wearing the headset, they can still
presence—and at an affordable price,” says hear the phone ring through the external
Jones. speakers connected to their computers.
4. “With Office The pilot users are now able to communicate In the past, the event was held at a high
more efficiently by using the instant school in the district and required that all
Communications Server messaging (IM) and presence features in 1,250 teachers drive to that school, attend
2007 conferencing, we Office Communicator 2007. “We no longer the approximately 20-minute session, and
have to deal with busy signals,” says then drive home. One of the supervisors at
can offer professional Shannon Erickson, No Child Left Behind the school district headquarters suggested
development sessions Instructional Administrator for the Jackson- that presenting the meeting as a Web
Madison County School System. “We can just conference would save a lot of time, hassle,
that teachers can attend glance at Office Communicator 2007 and if and gas, and the superintendent agreed. The
online, in their own the person we want to talk to is available, we superintendent and the rest of the leadership
can call and talk to them.” team will use a Microsoft RoundTable™
classrooms, before or conferencing and collaboration device at the
after school.” Users now not only have voice mail but can central office. RoundTable will provide remote
also access both voice mail and e-mail from attendees with a 360-degree view of the
Chuck Jones, Chief of Technology, Jackson- the same inbox and can easily keep track of conference room, high-quality audio, and
Madison County School System missed calls thanks to Exchange Server 2007 video that follows the conversation from
Unified Messaging. “With Exchange Server speaker to speaker.
2007 Unified Messaging, I know someone
has called—even if they don’t leave a voice Jones and his staff will install Office
message—because the system registers the Communicator 2007 on at least one
call,” says Jones. “I can also call into the computer connected to a projector in each
system, change my appointments over the school. Teachers can then go to the
phone, and have my e-mail read to me.” auditorium or classroom at their own school
to watch the presentation. “The superinten-
The Jackson-Madison County School System dent and the rest of the leadership team will
will continue to test the Microsoft unified be able to field questions from the teachers,
communications solution through August so conferencing with Office Communications
2008 with the initial 250 users. Then, Jones Server 2007 will be a completely interactive
expects to gradually eliminate the PBX experience,” Jones notes.
systems at the school district headquarters
and in the individual schools and to fully roll Benefits
out the solution to a few schools at a time When the Microsoft unified communications
over the next few years. “Eleven of our solution is fully deployed, employees of the
schools are getting completely recabled and Jackson-Madison County School System will
rewired this August, so those are the likely be able to communicate and collaborate
schools where we’ll deploy Office more efficiently and cost-effectively. The
Communications Server 2007 first,” Jones district will be able to expand professional
explains. “Ultimately, we would like to see development opportunities for faculty and
every teacher have the Office Communicator administrators. The district also expects to
2007 client on their computer.” reduce phone service costs by 66 percent
and to save hundreds of hours of travel time
In early August 2008, the school district will and thousands of dollars in travel expense.
test the viability of using Office
Communications Server 2007 Web Improved District-wide Communications
conferencing for the school district When the Jackson-Madison County School
superintendent’s annual presentation to the System deploys Office Communications
faculty, which kicks off the new school year. Server 2007, Office Communicator 2007,
5. and Exchange Server 2007 with Unified Expanded Professional Development
Messaging, it will have a leading-edge, Opportunities
centralized, unified communications solution The Office Communications Server 2007
that includes VoIP, Web conferencing, conferencing capabilities will help the
presence, and instant messaging. It will also Jackson-Madison County School System to
have voice mail and e-mail available through offer more opportunities for professional
the same inbox, which employees can access development and more targeted sessions for
by phone or computer. This will help to specific groups, such as first-year teachers. It
improve communications within the district will also support presenting sessions to large
office, between the district office and the groups in multiple locations to introduce a
schools, and between teachers and parents. new general initiative or technology.
It will also provide all of the district’s schools
with consistent communications capabilities, Professional development is a critical need
which will help to minimize training, support, for the district, but the time and cost required
and administration costs. to hold these events in a single, physical
location required that the sessions be
“Teachers and principals often move to directed to the broadest group of teachers
different schools within the district. By using possible. As a result, more experienced
an Office Communications Server 2007 VoIP teachers didn’t benefit as much because they
phone system in all the schools, they won’t had already participated in many of the
have to learn a new system every time they sessions several times. “With Office
change jobs,” says Jones. “It also means that Communications Server 2007 conferencing,
we have one phone system to support and we can offer professional development
maintain, instead of 28 separate systems.” sessions that teachers can attend online, in
their own classrooms, before or after school,”
Reduced Phone Service Costs by 66 says Jones. “And they can communicate in
Percent real time with the presenter to ask or answer
When the district finishes replacing its PBX questions as if they were in the same room.”
systems with Office Communications Server Because the expense is minimal for Web
2007 and Office Communicator 2007, it will conferences, the district can offer more
be able to reduce the number of standard sessions and tailor them to more specific
telephone lines it uses from 320 to 90, needs.
resulting in a projected $50,000, or 66
percent, annual reduction in service costs. At Saved Travel Time and Expense
the same time, the district will be able to The conferencing capabilities in Office
provide each teacher with a phone for as little Communications Server 2007 will also save
as the cost of a headset and a software travel time and expense on many short,
license. “The ability to use hardware devices routine meetings attended by teachers and
for the administrative offices and soft phones administrators. For example, delivering the
on the teachers’ computers will help to keep school district superintendent’s annual
costs down,” Jones notes. “But the real school year kick-off presentation by using the
benefit of going to an Office Communications Web conferencing capability in Office
Server 2007 VoIP system is that we save Communications Server 2007 will save an
those costs while significantly enhancing average of 40 minutes of travel time per
communications capabilities for the district’s teacher. This adds up significantly when
faculty and administrators.” multiplied by 1,250 teachers. It also is
projected to save $3,750 in mileage costs for
6. For More Information just one meeting. The district expects to Microsoft Office System
For more information about Microsoft achieve similar savings on a smaller scale The Microsoft Office system is the business
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Sales Information Center at (800) 426- of 25 meetings that are attended by smaller work, providing the programs, servers, and
9400. In Canada, call the Microsoft groups of teachers. services that help you succeed by
Canada Information Centre at (877) 568- transforming information into impact.
2495. Customers who are deaf or hard-of- “While the cost savings are very important,
hearing can reach Microsoft text telephone the real benefit of the Microsoft unified For more information about the Microsoft
(TTY/TDD) services at (800) 892-5234 in communications solution is the time that Office system, go to:
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Canada. Outside the 50 United States and enhancing their lesson plans, working on
Canada, please contact your local professional development, and providing
Microsoft subsidiary. To access information extra help to students,” says Nancy Zambito,
by using the World Wide Web, go to: Ed.D., Superintendent of the Jackson-
www.microsoft.com Madison County School System.
For more information about Enabling
Technologies products and services, call
(800) 923-4310 or visit the Web site at:
www.enablingtechcorp.com
For more information about the Jackson-
Madison County School System, visit the
Web site at:
www.jmcss.net
Software and Services Hardware
Microsoft Office Dell PowerEdge 2950 server computers
− Microsoft Office Communications
Server 2007 Partners
− Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 Enabling Technologies
− Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
Microsoft Server Product Portfolio
− Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
This case study is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT
MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN THIS
SUMMARY.
Document published June 2008