EDUCAUSE Review Articles and Outsourcing

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A Solution Looking for a Problem

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Title:A Solution Looking for a Problem (ID: ERM0838)
Author(s):Rebecca Gould (Kansas State University) and Elizabeth A. Unger (Kansas State University)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (05/07/2008)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

In the case of providing e-mail services for a college or university, perhaps providing nothing is actually the best option. Fifteen years ago, building campus e-mail systems made sense; however, these systems are now slow and have limited functionality in comparison with commercial products. There are enough e-mail providers today that higher education institutions cannot even compete.

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Domestic Inshoring: Creating the New American Economy

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Title:Domestic Inshoring: Creating the New American Economy (ID: ERM0615)
Author(s):Lee T. Todd (University of Kentucky)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2006)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

The author discusses the issue of offshoring IT jobs and what the University of Kentucky is trying to do to turn that trend around.

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The Myth about Going It Alone

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Title:The Myth about Going It Alone (ID: ERM05611)
Author(s):Brian L. Hawkins (EDUCAUSE) and Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2005)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

The authors discuss the IT support and service needs of higher education institutions and whether the model of self-reliance is still the best option.

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Tomorrowland: When New Technologies Get Newer

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Title:Tomorrowland: When New Technologies Get Newer (ID: ERM0560)
Author(s):Bonita M. Neas (North Dakota University System)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2005)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

Focusing on "tomorrow," the Evolving Technologies Committee looked at five technologies and trends—wireless, portals, outsourcing, gaming, and student collaboration tools—and dreamed about what may come as the new evolve into the even newer.

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