TechDecisions Guide to Cloud Monitors Cloud monitors, also know as “zero clients,” are being sold by LG, Samsung and ViewSonic. These monitors are even more lightweight in terms of resources than “thin clients” like tablets and netbooks, let alone full-scale PCs. Zero-client cloud displays instead simply provide a rich user interface and forward key clicks and mouse clicks to super-intelligent “cloud-based” servers. Unlike the days of mainframes, the intelligence now resides in the network and its attached servers, and the displays simply tap into that intelligence.
Mercer University’s 250 Mile Campus Unites Under Cloud Monitors Mercer University’s geographically challenged IT department expects to save over $100,000 per year by converting to LG zero client cloud monitors.
App Trends for 2013: 4 Apps That Suggest the Future of Mobile Apps 2013 is going to brings us all a lot closer to each other regardless of distance with mobile apps. Prep your iOS or Android device for the future by checking out these apps from developers like Southlabs Inc., Backspaces, GymPact and Indiana University Health.
NMSU Moves to Cloud-based Software and Saves Money New Mexico State University recently upgraded to Softchalk Cloud and switched its Learning Management System (LMS) to Instructure Canvas. The IT department says moving to the cloud saved money and made it easier for students to use mobile devices and tablets on campus.
AMX Ditches Programming with Rapid Project Maker The new software can deploy 10 rooms in the time it used to take to do one.
APC Starts Selling ihiji Cloud-Based Monitoring Besides the INV-APP-500 Network Appliance, APC says that its lineup is now certified as ihiji invision Ready.
Divide Mixes Business with Pleasure on One Phone Enterproid and BroadSoft work together for a unique BYOD experience.
The Best of 3 Shows: 17 Head Turning Products 2012 has started off with many trade shows announcing many new products. TechDecisions has curated them to find products that would be great on school campuses. Here’s the best of from ISE, FETC and TCEA.
QuickTips: Managing Video Content in the Cloud As colleges and universities increasingly rely on cloud-based servers to store their digital and video content, managing those facilities is critically important.
Here Comes the Chromebook The Google Chromebook aims to tackle the world of the compact, education-friendly computer.
Five Factors in Cloud Computing Before selecting a cloud provider, heed this advice. Solid service level agreements (SLAs) and financial security are just two things to consider.
Characteristics of Public and Private Cloud Computing When making decisions about cloud environments, consider these elements.
The Cloud Is Lined with Spreadsheets, Tables and Forms Microsoft Excel joins a host of spreadsheet applications available to organizations via the cloud, offering security, access, and cost-savings benefits.
AMX Releases Vision² Streaming Video System with Next-Gen Innovations New features of IPTV live and on-demand streaming solution include simplified control and delivery of live streams to remote locations.