FAST FIVE for week of April 8, 2012

uOttawa Migrates to New Data Centre: The University of Ottawa's Computing and Communications Services group has moved to a brand new state-of-the-art data centre. Transition of servers and other infrastructure occurred over several weekends in February and March with the official opening happening on April 4. uOttawa Data Centre

uPEI's New ERP Project: In September of last year, the University of Prince Edward Island embarked on an ERP implementation project. The proposed system will include applications for student administration, financial services, human resources systems and other related business process and information requirements. They have just completed vendor evaluations of Jenzabar and DataTel SGHE (now known as "Ellucian"). uPEI ERP 

Brock's Tech Showcase: The largest free educational technology event in Ontario was held at Brock University. The fourth annual Brock Tech Showcase recently took place with over 400 educators in attendance. The showcase included such topics as the gamification of learning, iPads in the classroom, and enhancing visual thinking and data literacy.  Brock Showcase

uSaskatchewan Password Resets: Information Technology Services at the University of Saskatchewan has enhanced its automated password reset service. The new facility enables faculty, students and staff to reset their password using a text message. Password Reset

UofT Uses TechQual: Information + Technology Services at the University of Toronto is conducting its annual TechQual survey to analyse and report on the effectiveness of their IT services. This survey is based on the LibQual survey used to assess libraries that was initiated by Pepperdine University to assess higher education IT departments. For more details see: UofT TechQual Survey