Advanced Networking, Networking and Emerging Technologies, and Network Planning

Networking in Higher Education

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Title:Networking in Higher Education (ID: ESI05A)
Origin:Documents Contributed by ECAR, Survey Instruments (06/20/2004)
Type:Surveys
Abstract:

This is the June 2004 ECAR survey instrument used for ECAR Research Study on Networking in Higher Education.

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Lighting the Next-Generation Network Across Texas

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Title:Lighting the Next-Generation Network Across Texas (ID: SWR0554)
Author(s):James E. Williams (LEARN - Lonestar Education and Research Network)
Origin:Presented at Southwest Regional Conferences (02/17/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The next generation of networks is rolling out across the South, and Texas is playing a part. We'll share a bit of our history, intentions, and progress to date in deploying a new fiber-based infrastructure for the Texas higher education, research, and health science communities.
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Information Technology Networking in Higher Education: Campus Commodity and Competitive Differentiator

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Title:Information Technology Networking in Higher Education: Campus Commodity and Competitive Differentiator (ID: ERS0502)
Author(s):Judith A. Pirani (EDUCAUSE) and Gail Salaway (EDUCAUSE)
With:Richard N. Katz (EDUCAUSE) and John Voloudakis (Huron Consulting Group)
Origin:Documents Contributed by ECAR, Research Studies (02/07/2005)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

This ECAR research study is designed to illuminate a host of current network management practices related to IT in higher education; opportunities for connectivity to external networks; the institutional context of organization, leadership, and management; current and emerging technologies and converged networks; and the future of networking. The study is based on five major research initiatives: a literature review; consultation with the EDUCAUSE Net@EDU Integrated Communications Solutions Working Group; survey responses from 517 chief information officers and network directors in higher education; qualitative interviews with 12 higher education leaders about their view of the future of IT networking in higher education; and three in-depth cases studies involving four U.S. institutions and SURF, a Dutch higher education and research partnership.

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Information Technology Networking in Higher Education: Campus Commodity and Competitive Differentiator Roadmap

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Title:Information Technology Networking in Higher Education: Campus Commodity and Competitive Differentiator Roadmap (ID: ECM0502)
Author(s):Judith A. Pirani (EDUCAUSE) and Gail Salaway (EDUCAUSE)
Origin:Documents Contributed by ECAR, Roadmaps (02/07/2005)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

This ECAR roadmap is designed to illuminate a host of current network management practices related to IT in higher education; opportunities for connectivity to external networks; the institutional context of organization, leadership and management; current emerging technologies and converged networks; and the future of networking. The roadmap is based on five major research initiatives: a literature review, consultation with the EDUCAUSE Net@EDU Integrated Communications Solutions Working Group, survey responses from 517 chief information officers and network directors in higher education, qualitative interviews with 12 higher education leaders about their view of the future of IT networking in higher education, and three in-depth cases studies involving four U.S. institutions and SURF, a Dutch higher education and research partnership.

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Campus Cyberinfrastructure: A Crucial Enabler for Science

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Title:Campus Cyberinfrastructure: A Crucial Enabler for Science (ID: ERM05111)
Author(s):Peter A. Freeman (National Science Foundation) and Guy T. Almes (National Science Foundation)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2005)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

The authors discuss campus cyberinfrastructure and it's importance to future networking developments.

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