IS continues to work on a number of initiatives for the OWU community as outlined below:
- We now have over 11 multifunction devices (MFD's - print, fax, scan, copy) in place at OWU. We continue to have conversations with additional offices who have an interest in the new capabilities provided by this technology, and will place the MFD's as the need arises. We have been able to reallocate a number of network printers, scanners, and fax machines as a result of this project.
- Blackboard Mobile Central is nearly ready for release. This software will provide a number of OWU specific services to mobile devices, such as iPhone, iPad, Android, and Blackberries. We anticipate having the following applications live at launch within the next few weeks: Events, Library Catalog, Places (hours of dining locations and campus offices), Map, Directory, Course Catalog, Images, Videos, News Feeds, Athletics schedules, Emergency Information, and Give to OWU. The software will be free for download.
- IS continues to work with various offices to implement new ERP applications as part of OWU 2.0. We are currently focused on PowerCampus (Student System) data conversion and prepping for the launch of Raiser's Edge (Alumni).
- IS is working with Marketing and Communications on an events solution for OWU. We hope this system will be able to serve as our public facing events solution (as opposed to room reservations). More information will be available as we work through the installation and branding.
This has been an exciting semester already, and we hope to bring these new services to you at the appropriate time.
A great blog indeed.As the use of smart phones increased so the option to use the ERP on phone is one of the major requirement that people ask these days.Well written.
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