Contributed by Organizations or Campuses and E-mail and Messaging

Microsoft Live@edu

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Title:Microsoft Live@edu (ID: CSD5467)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (06/26/2008)
Type:Vendors
Abstract:

Live@edu is a suite of applications - mobile, desktop and web-based - to help students collaborate on campus. The resource links below include the Microsoft Live@edu Main Page; Microsoft Live@edu FAQ; and Microsoft Live@edu Blog.

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Google Apps Education Edition

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Title:Google Apps Education Edition (ID: CSD5466)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (06/25/2008)
Type:Vendors
Abstract:

Google Apps Education Edition is email, calendar, and collaboration tools right from the browser. The resource links below include the Google Apps Education Edition main page with introductory information; Case Studies from higher education custormers; Google Apps Discussion Group for Education Edition (EDU Administrator's Circle); FAQ; Google Apps Education Edition Terms of Service Agreement; and Google Apps Education Edition Administrator Program Policies.

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MS WindowsLive@EDU

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Title:MS WindowsLive@EDU (ID: CSD5465)
Author(s):Alan Walsh (Indiana University) and Randy Wiemer (University of Missouri System)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (07/10/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

This presentation, given at the 2006 Windows in Higher Education Conference, provides an overview of Windows Live in the higher education environment. The presenters highlight why the University of Missouri and Indiana University are considering Windows Live for e-mail and other services.

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Is Blackboard on Your BlackBerry Far Behind?

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Title:Is Blackboard on Your BlackBerry Far Behind? (ID: CSD5313)
Author(s):Andrew Guess (Inside Higher Ed)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (01/15/2008)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

Higher ed’s largest maker of course management systems acquires NTI Group, one of the top mass messaging providers.

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FCC asked to bar cellular carriers from blocking SMS traffic

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Title:FCC asked to bar cellular carriers from blocking SMS traffic (ID: CSD5267)
Author(s):Eric Bangeman (Ars Technica, LLC)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (12/11/2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

A handful of public-interest groups have filed a petition (PDF) with the Federal Communications Commission asking it to prevent cellular service providers from blocking text messages from advocacy groups and advertisers. Filed by Public Knowledge, the Consumers Union, EDUCAUSE, Free Press, and four other groups, the petition cites a couple of recent examples of text-message blocking by cellular carriers.

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When E-Mail Is Outsourced

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Title:When E-Mail Is Outsourced (ID: CSD5241)
Author(s):Andrew Guess (Inside Higher Ed)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (11/27/2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

As more colleges move to Google or Microsoft, institutions start to consider the educational implications of the shift.

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How Ready Are IT Managers for a Crisis?

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Title:How Ready Are IT Managers for a Crisis? (ID: CSD5207)
Author(s):Andrew Guess (Inside Higher Ed)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (10/24/2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

The annual Campus Computing Survey focuses on IT security and crisis management, finding gaps in preparation but fewer attacks on networks.

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Well, if They’re Already Using It ...

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Title:Well, if They’re Already Using It ... (ID: CSD5203)
Author(s):Andrew Guess (Inside Higher Ed)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (10/25/2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

College representatives at Educause conference ponder outsourcing e-mail to Google and how to embrace students’ Facebook habits.

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Purdue puts emergency texting to the test

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Title:Purdue puts emergency texting to the test (ID: CSD5196)
Author(s):Laura Devaney (eSchool News)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (09/28/2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

Experiment aims to see how well text messaging can alert students quickly in case of emergency.

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R Txt Msgs the Best Way 2 Alert U?

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Title:R Txt Msgs the Best Way 2 Alert U? (ID: CSD5181)
Author(s):Andrew Guess (Inside Higher Ed)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (10/08/2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

"After the April 16 massacre at Virginia Tech, the lesson many came away with was that e-mail alone won’t suffice to keep students informed about emergencies on campus. One solution widely regarded as both timely and technologically in sync with undergraduate habits was to use text messages to alert them to potential dangers. "

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