IT Major Projects List as of August 2007 • IT Support for Research/Cyberinfrastructure Formation of the IT Research Advisory Committee Clusters (A clusters expert is on staff in NSS.) Grid computing RDMS investigating SURAgrid as a potential solution for Brian Hansen, who would start working with us on a climate modeling project in the summer Data storage and retrieval Collaboration tools – See topic below Personal video conferencing Solution specified: For Point-to-point videoconferencing: Polycom's PVX 8.0 software for Windows and XMeeting for Macs. For Multisite videoconferencing: UMS bridge to Polycom PVX, XMeeting and SIP clients. Solution demonstrated to Research Advisory Committee US/UMS provide user support Web site Wiki-based NSS website under development RDMS web site: first level pages complete; second level pages being re-worked. Programming support Produce Video Spots for UD Public Relations and • Network Access Control On hold pending product improvements. • Emergency and Broadcast Notification – All Media 911 in centrally scheduled classrooms – complete 911 in all other classrooms and lab spaces under review Cell emergency notification system acquisition – complete Broadcast through carillons – expected completion 9/07 Controlled TV notification in centrally scheduled classrooms 100 classrooms completed as of 8/9/07– expected full completion 9/07 Controlled TV notification in classrooms not on the central schedule – under review TV notification in residence halls, offices and common spaces - Equipment received and design complete. NSS and UMS working together to complete this system by start of class. Fire alarm enunciator capability – referred to Facilities • Collaboration Tools Sakai - Under review Strategic Planning Committee site using MS Sharepoint • Support of Hi-Def TV Experimental FIOS in Computer Center – in progress Video production in Hi-Def: First major project in production: a recruiting video for Marine and Earth Studies and update of the Delaworld Video for Summer 2008 • E-Portfolios - Sakai Two pilots with faculty underway. Students and mentors in the portfolio by Aug. 15. • SAKAI- Open Source Learning Management System LMS Advisory Committee formed; orientation meetings held Implementation of “production” Sakai environment – In progress Integration with UDSIS – under investigation LDAP integration works UDelNet name changes propagate to Sakai in real time "Getting Started" document in final editing May need to consider releasing practice courses and pilot courses later in the fall. • Extension of Classroom E-management to College/Department classrooms UMS pursuing Recommending to all colleges/departments as part of any renovation or technology upgrade to classrooms Response thus far is minimal • Extension of Wireless in the Classrooms Gather demographics Faculty surveyed Selection of locations pending Gore Hall likely to be first Work to begin by Winter break • Wireless in Dorms and Other Student Locations not yet covered Review pending Mechanical Hall under way • Upgrade Dorm Networking Equipment In progress will be complete by end of August 2007 • Cable TV Upgrade to Digital Experimental FIOS to be installed in Computer Center No progress on Comcast negotiations • Data Center environment management Awaiting assignment of a project manager and selection of Engineering firm to conduct study. • Develop and Implement Disaster Recovery procedures for “new” Applications Under review Share new DTI facility for hot site pending • Administrative Data Reporting In partnership with Institutional Research & Planning Student, Financials and HR Data Warehouse COGNOS Reporting Engine • UDSIS Enhancements Under review • HR System Enhancements Under review • Financial System Enhancements Awaiting requests Salary and non-salary obligations under review • Content Management Core working group established User Services lead Product Standards • Support of International Programs Working group established; User Services lead Inventory current services Survey departments for specifics re their programs Study Abroad Services for faculty & students overseas Identify and support international cell phones and PDAs International "Travelers" Help Desk Review operational schedules in light of international users • Lerner College Trading Lab On schedule for end of 2008 completion Beta testing spring 08 • Email Futures Google? Mirapoint – two to three more years Outblaze? Zimbra? Other? Support for text messaging Support for IM Text messaging and IM is already happening with no real problems or adverse impact on our environment. • Acquire and install new satellite uplink capability Design and purchase of system complete Installation scheduled for completion Sept. 1, 2007 Supports Hi-Def Video documentation of construction of new uplink will be Available at the UD podcast site • New Technology in Large Classrooms UMS lead —Design Complete Installation scheduled for completion Aug 24, 2007 • Internet 2 Sponsored Program with State of Delaware User Services lead K-12 Periodic discussions held with ad-hoc committee (Dan Farley/DTI, Wendy Modzewleski/DCET, Pat Sine). Internal listserv used for our own communication about potential contacts – schools, museums, other colleges. DTIC conference 4/18-19 has several I2 talks. Philadelphia Orchestra virtual performance: : Pilot project performance on 4/29/07. Conversations ongoing with their marketing and IT staff and with I2 (Ann Doyle) to help shape their business plan that will probably offer 3-6 multicasts/year. OSTN licensing agreements negotiated and signed. UD web site created [www.rdms.udel.edu/internet2/ostn/] with streaming video, troubleshooting tips and instructions for student video creators. UD technical and administrative lead: Dick Sacher Primary departmental collaborator is Carlos Hervas <chervas@udel.edu> from Dept. of Communication. • Student Multimedia Design Center In collaboration with Morris Library Completed February 2007 Equipment upgrades will be on-going • University Image Databases User Services lead( RDMS: Sacher, Stevens, Nairn) VisualCat image database service. Fall semester roll-out of University Museums collections, Paul R. Jones Collection, and Art History VRC collections. Casual users will use web-based access via visualcat.udel.edu. Documentation in progress IP-based controls coupled with collection-specific access rules for sets of user groups implemented. Museums and ARTH staff working on adding images and improving catalog consistency (terminology, conventions). Archives collections to follow. Digitization services (UMS lead) • Virtual Environments Second Life “Sandbox” – Blog @ www.ums.udel.edu/secondlife/ Investigation, pilot development and recommendations for uses of virtual environments. Engaging faculty early adopters Nine member working group formed Review of existing sites (including other University sites) is in progress. • New Video Server (NSS/UMS) Sun Server, x4500 SunFire "Thumper" 48 x 500GB (Net 12 TB when mirrored) internal drives for storage Will serve: RealServer (RealVideo, RealAudio) Flash Media Server Quicktime Streaming Server • Support for Facilities (MAXIMO) Search for new time and attendance software MAXIMO integration • New self-service online survey system (Qualtrics System): Serves research, administrative and instructional mission. Training/discussion for B&E and Psych faculty (completed) Campus training being developed Probable use for Psychology Subject Pool members. Setting policies, training, promotion, safeguards against abuse (in progress) • GIS Infrastructure: Training on use of Google Maps APIs. (completed) Crime Mapping project. (completed) Interactive mapping service templates for for class and research (in progress) Redesign Delaware Clearinghouse (metadata) using Google technologies (in progress) Software licensing negotiations (in progress)