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Innovation and Information Infrastructure: Making Sound Investments for E-Research: November 16, 2010

This ECAR research bulletin provides a framework to assist universities in making sound investments in research information infrastructure in an increasingly complex global knowledge economy. In…
Google Wave and Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning: Impact on Higher Education: June 29, 2010

This ECAR research bulletin is based on a 2010 study that was conducted as part of an examination assignment in the course "Introduction to Communication, Learning, and IT" at a Swedis…
Recasting the Centralization-Decentralization Debate: Advancing the Innovation Support Cycle: May 13, 2008

This research bulletin explores the importance of focusing on innovation in decision-making about IT. Acknowledging the apparent dichotomy between the efficient use of resources in a centralized …
Next Generation Administrative Systems: Philosophy, Principles, and Technology: September 11, 2007

It is time to think differently about administrative systems in colleges and universities. Using the Kuali Student Service System as an illustration, this ECAR research bulletin discusses a visio…
IT Collaboration: A Preview of Findings from the 2007 ECAR Study: June 19, 2007

This ECAR research bulletin addresses a unique strength of higher education: its commitment to sharing ideas and promoting open access to knowledge. These values shape IT in higher education as w…
Open Source IP Telephony: A Strategic Choice: March 27, 2007

This research bulletin discusses the evolving architectural models for open source IP telephony. It focuses on institutional rationale, risks, and advantages associated with open source IP teleph…
Considering Open Source: A Framework for Evaluating Software in the New Economy: January 2, 2007

Open source software and the community source movement are raising questions for administrators about whether and when to adopt or devote resources to software development projects, provoking que…
Aligning IT Strategy to Open Source, Partnering, and Web Services: November 25, 2003

This research bulletin examines the current state of open source initiatives in higher education. It provides a roadmap for incorporating open source application development in an information tec…

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