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Much recent discussion has focused on the pros and cons of cloud computing. Some institutions are attracted to cloud computing benefits such as rapid deployment, flexible scalability, and low ini…

Cloud computing raises not only technical but also legal and policy issues. All of them come into play—and should come into focus—in the contract. In this session, we'll review some of t…

Many institutions have begun moving application services to the cloud, but what other kinds of services could move to the cloud? What might our institutions look like if desktops, storage, server…

The "Cloud" suggests a soft landing, but our organizations can be hit hard by change. Early experiences are suggesting we need to examine and understand our own cultures when we select …

Are you getting ready for the cloud? How will the utilization of cloud services impact the skill set requirements and professional development paths for our staff? What are the types and levels o…

About a year ago, Brown deployed Google Apps to its 6,000 students and has now decided to extend the service to include faculty and staff as well. In this Webcast, we'll hear about how these…

Many institutions in the education community are considering moving some aspect of their business to "the cloud." Moving to the cloud could mean outsourcing your e-mail to Google or mig…

Cloud computing offers a new and powerful approach to agility and efficiency for enterprise IT, but the first step into the clouds can be risky and hard to manage. One solution is to start by dev…

The Google Apps hosted e-mail solution continues to draw a great deal of interest from higher-education institutions. A recent informally planned conference call with a few interested institution…

Gartner says the hype cycle on cloud computing is at its peak, with a long slide into the “trough of disappointment” about to begin. Why is higher education still so excited about cloud compu…