Corporate Presentation

Accenture, Inc. - Portal Trends in Higher Education

Wednesday, February 19, 2003
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. SESS01

Bradley G. Englert, Interim Chief Operating Officer, University of Texas at Austin

In this session, Accenture will present results from a study on portal usage in higher education. Approximately 47 institution executives were interviewed, and nine focus groups were conducted, representing student and faulty user groups from the United States, Italy, and Australia. The study showed that portal development is evolutionary rather than revolutionary, and that improved service delivery, not cost savings, is the primary driver behind portal development.

Postconference Resource

Avaya, Inc., An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner- Realities of Converged Security

Thursday, February 20, 2003
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. SESS21

Joseph Bonnell, Senior Security Consultant, Avaya Inc.

Last year a record 2,400 new security vulnerabilities were published-that's 2,400 new ways for hackers to gain access to your network. Additional threats have emerged with the growing popularity of wireless technologies as well as the convergence of voice and data networks. This discussion will cover the many challenges that universities face today, and how to address them.

Blackboard Inc., An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner - Blackboard's New Vision for e-Education

Thursday, February 20, 2003
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. SESS15

Fitz McPhaul, Strategic Accounts Manager, Microsoft Corporation

Blackboard is proud to deliver the industry's first suite of enterprise software products and services that power a total e-education infrastructure for schools, colleges, universities, and other education providers. Through the successful deployment of Blackboard solutions, institutions worldwide are adopting a new paradigm in computing that enables a more seamless and customer-centered IT environment. Please join us for a discussion of the four pillars of client success, as well as a presentation of Blackboard's vision for e-education.

Cisco Systems, Inc., An EDUCAUSE Bronze Partner - Technology Trends and the Implications for Education: What are the trends in IT network hardware and what are the implications for Higher Education?

Friday, February 21, 2003
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. SESS34

Graham Holmes, Business Development Manager, Cisco Systems, Inc.

This presentation will explore IT network hardware trends and their implications for higher education. The evolution of emerging technologies such as wireless, security, and storage, the widespread availability of global optical backbones, the convergence of data and voice infrastructures, and the rising ubiquity of IP communications will have a far reaching impact on society and on the education community. In the next few years, we will see significant changes in how we communicate, learn, and collaborate in education and research institutions and in the services we can expect to provide to students, faculty, and staff.

Learning Without Limits - WebCT Enterprise Solutions WebCT, An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner

Thursday, February 20, 2003
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. SESS20

David Perry, Account Executive, SunGard Higher Education

One size does not fit all! WebCT's broad range of integrated e-learning systems is designed to meet the needs of the entire educational spectrum. Whether you're just getting started, looking to optimize your educational content, integrating data with other campus systems, or scaling e-learning campus-wide, see how WebCT can meet the unique demands of your campus.

Xythos Software, Inc. - Internet File Management across Campus

Wednesday, February 19, 2003
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. SESS06

James Till, Chief Marketing Officer, Xythos Software, Inc.

A representative of Xythos Software will present real-world examples of education customers who have incorporated Xythos technology into their enterprise for file access and sharing. The presentation will cover the software selection process, the steps taken for implementation, and the results/return on investment (ROI) immediately experienced by higher education institutions.