FAST FIVE for the week of September 16, 2012


Full Google Apps Suite: Ryerson University announced it will adopt Google Apps for Education. The complete Google apps platform will be used, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Talk, Google Drive, and other tools. The decision was made after a year-long consultation process and the conversion will occur over the Thanksgiving weekend. Ryerson and Google

New AVP IT at Trent: Trent University has hired Tariq Al-idrissi as its new Associate Vice President of Information Technology. Tariq was previously the Director, Technology & Information Management Support ay Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Trent CIO

Getting Healthy in Athabasca: A new Wellness at Work app has been released by Athabasca University. The application delivers programmable reminders of when to move away from your computer and exercise. The application includes videos demonstrating stretching and breathing exercises. Athabasca Wellness

Network upgrades at Brock: As part of a series of continuous infrastructure improvements at Brock University, major firewall upgrades have been announced. The changes enhance network reliability, security, and performance. Brock's Defense 

Digital Channel Governance: The University of British Columbia has created a Digital Channels Governance Committee to provide stewardship for  UBC's digital presence on the web, development of mobile applications, use of social media, digital signage, and related digital communication channels. UBC Digital Governance

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