FAST FIVE for the week of October 21, 2012

Security incident and event management: Thompson Rivers University is implementing a Security Incident and Event Management system. This new system will automate reviews of system log files and help the IT department proactively identify potential systems issues. More details are available on page four of the attached link. (You may also want to note on page three how TRU IT has improved its grades in several of the Globe and Mail technology rankings in the past year.) TRU IT Report

Qualitrics survey software at UNBSJ: The University of New Brunswick at Saint John has purchased a site license for Qualtrics Survey Software. The new tool will be used to create and conduct online surveys. It is available to all faculty, staff, and students. UNBSJ survey software

Carleton becomes a showcase: The new Carleton University online newsroom implementation is being promoted as a showcase site by WordPress. The site was recognized as a showcase because of its navigation, design, and content sharing capabilities. Carleton's Newsroom

U of T acquires new lecture capture and webcasting tools: The University of Toronto acquired Echo360 software as its new lecture capture and live webcasting technology. The software is installed at teaching stations and is also available in a personal capture version to enable staff to produce videos at the office, at home, or in meetings. Higher quality recording and live webcasting and facilities are also available. The University has implemented a variety of distribution channels for these videos. Echo 360 @ UofT

Student course evaluations go online: Also at the University of Toronto, student course evaluations are now online. The new system is being promoted by this entertaining video: Course evaluations go online

Job Posting: OCAD University is looking for a Manager, Functional Implementation (ERP).