Open Source, Presentations/Speeches, and Administrative Systems

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Community Source Procurement System

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Title:Community Source Procurement System (ID: EDU06209)
Author(s):Jennifer L. Foutty (Indiana University System) and John F. Walsh (Indiana University System)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/10/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:This presentation focuses on the unique aspects of the implementation of the first module of a collaborative, community source financial system being developed by a partnership of U.S. higher education institutions. This session will focus on the project itself, its key successes and challenges, and what it means to be the first implementation of a groundbreaking community source initiative.
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Looking Toward the Future of Core Administrative Systems

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Title:Looking Toward the Future of Core Administrative Systems (ID: EDU06197)
Author(s):Colin Currie (Princeton University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/11/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The number of vended core administrative systems options is shrinking, while the price of maintenance remains high. Meanwhile, open source is maturing as an option. This presentation will look at the present state of affairs, anticipate what's coming in the future, and make a case for cross-institution collaboration to establish our own administrative systems future.
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