Advanced Core Technologies Initiative

The Evolution of Net@EDU into the Advanced Core Technologies Initiative (ACTI)

For much of the past ten years, core technological progress in higher education centered on networking. This is no longer the case: technology continues to evolve rapidly in networking, but it is evolving at least as rapidly in computation, in storage, and in the four principal applications areas—administrative systems, teaching and learning, research, and community services.

Based on this new reality, we are transforming much of what we do under the narrow Net@EDU umbrella into a new EDUCAUSE program that will incorporate some elements of networking while broadening scope and focus. The new program will build on the same premise that it is important for those who are tackling technological progress in core technologies to network and collaborate with each other and others who are contemplating similar progress. In addition, this enterprise will work closely with the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) and the EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research (ECAR) to focus on the overlaps and interstices with other technology domains.

During this transition, the Campus Cyberinfrastructure (CCI) and Converged Communications (CCWG) working groups will continue to function with any ongoing projects eventually folding under the new enterprise's governance structure.

We anticipate announcing the formation of this new—and improved—venture at the 2010 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference. In the interim, an organizational design committee of current Net@EDU members and invited colleagues will be working closely EDUCAUSE staff to ensure the new enterprise will nimbly address the rapid changes in information technology and attract broader EDUCAUSE community participation. View a list of organizations that have already joined ACTI. If you have questions, please contact EDUCAUSE Vice President Gregory A Jackson.

ACTI Major Initiatives Net@EDU Archives		Advanced Core Technologies Initiative The Evolution of Net@EDU into the Advanced Core Technologies Initiative (ACTI) For much of the past ten years, core technological progress in higher education centered on networking. This is no longer the case: technology continues to evolve rapidly in networking, but it is evolving at least as rapidly in computation, in storage, and in the four principal applications areas—administrative systems, teaching and learning, research, and community services. Based on this new reality, we are transforming much of what we do under the narrow Net@EDU umbrella into a new EDUCAUSE program that will incorporate some elements of networking while broadening scope and focus. The new program will build on the same premise that it is important for those who are tackling technological progress in core technologies to network and collaborate with each other and others who are contemplating similar progress. In addition, this enterprise will work closely with the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) and the EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research (ECAR) to focus on the overlaps and interstices with other technology domains. During this transition, the Campus Cyberinfrastructure (CCI) and Converged Communications (CCWG) working groups will continue to function with any ongoing projects eventually folding under the new enterprise's governance structure. We anticipate announcing the formation of this new—and improved—venture at the 2010 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference. In the interim, an organizational design committee of current Net@EDU members and invited colleagues will be working closely EDUCAUSE staff to ensure the new enterprise will nimbly address the rapid changes in information technology and attract broader EDUCAUSE community participation. View a list of organizations that have already joined ACTI. If you have questions, please contact EDUCAUSE Vice President Gregory A Jackson.
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