FAST FIVE for the week of February 2, 2014

News:

PeopleSoft implementation:

McMaster University's PeopleSoft implementation project, known as Mosaic, continues with its recent implementation of the finance and research post-awards systems. For further news on project: Mosaic update

VoIP project:

The University of Northern British Columbia has announced a new VoIP project. The project will cost $472,000 and has potential annual savings of $28,000 per year. VoIP for UNBC

Campus safety app:

Humber College released a new campus safety mobile app for Apple, Android, and Blackberry devices. The system has several features including a personal emergency alarm and one touch emergency service calling. Safety app

New lecture capture tools:

The University of Windsor is implementing the Echo360 lecture capture system as part of the institution's commitment to expanding hybrid learning opportunities. Echo360

Do it yourself:

At Western University you no longer need to use IT to move your phone. Their implementation of VoIP allows users to do it themselves, minimizing cost and effort. Phone moves