IT Seminars

The ITS Computer Resource Room Tutor-Supervisors are an integral part of Otago University's "Just In Time" IT training for the University's students, and they consistently gain high satisfaction ratings in the University's Student Opinion Surveys.

Come and hear more about them, why they are so important and how you can make best use of this service. This will be of particular interest to lecturers, librarians and IT Support staff. Presenters: * Traci Voss, Teaching Facilities, ITS

* Steve Dunn, Teaching Facilities, ITS.

When: 1pm, Thursday 7th December. Where:Seminar Room, University College.

Each year Microsoft run an event in New Zealand called Tech·Ed. It is billed as Microsoft New Zealand's most comprehensive technical training and educational event. Staff from ITS Technical Services will give a brief outline and answer questions on the newest developments from Microsoft seen at the 2006 Tech·Ed in August. Specifically there will be an introduction to the new operating system Windows Vista and Office 2007. Mike Taylor from Microsoft will demonstrate the new Vista operating system and preview the features of Microsoft Office 2007. Staff in ITS have commenced working collaboratively with Microsoft on deployment of Vista to the student managed desktop and testing has started on looking at how applications will run in Vista. Presenters: * Kris Evans and Damian Beresford, ITS Technical Services. * Mike Taylor, Microsoft. Thursday 5th October at 1:00pm. Seminar Room, University College.

Each year Microsoft run an event in New Zealand called Tech·Ed. It is billed as Microsoft New Zealand's most comprehensive technical training and educational event. Staff from ITS Technical Services will give a brief outline and answer questions on the newest developments from Microsoft seen at the 2006 Tech·Ed in August. Specifically there will be an introduction to the new operating system Windows Vista and Office 2007. Mike Taylor from Microsoft will demonstrate the new Vista operating system and preview the features of Microsoft Office 2007. Staff in ITS have commenced working collaboratively with Microsoft on deployment of Vista to the student managed desktop and testing has started on looking at how applications will run in Vista. Presenters: * Kris Evans and Damian Beresford, ITS Technical Services. * Mike Taylor, Microsoft. Thursday 5th October at 1:00pm. Seminar Room, University College.

In the world of computers Apple Macintosh products have been alternately viewed as toys, as the Rolls Royce of computers, as innovative; as incompatible and irrelevant. Apple's fortunes have gone up and down. The run-away success of products like the iPod and iTunes has kept Apple alive in minds of the public, but Apple also continues to innovate in its line of computers and software. The latest move to use the Intel chips has facilitated some important new developments, and its success with 'life style' software products continues. The speakers at this seminar attended the Apple World Wide Developers conference last month to catch up on the latest from Apple. They will present the highlights of the conference from each of their perspectives. Presenters: * Harry Harding, Mark Hodge, and Simon Høgh from ITS. * Dave Hayward from Apple Computer Division, Renaissance Ltd. Thursday 7th September at 1:00pm, Seminar Room, University College.

In the world of computers Apple Macintosh products have been alternately viewed as toys, as the Rolls Royce of computers, as innovative; as incompatible and irrelevant. Apple's fortunes have gone up and down. The run-away success of products like the iPod and iTunes has kept Apple alive in minds of the public, but Apple also continues to innovate in its line of computers and software. The latest move to use the Intel chips has facilitated some important new developments, and its success with 'life style' software products continues. The speakers at this seminar attended the Apple World Wide Developers conference last month to catch up on the latest from Apple. They will present the highlights of the conference from each of their perspectives. Presenters: * Harry Harding, Mark Hodge, and Simon Høgh from ITS. * Dave Hayward from Apple Computer Division, Renaissance Ltd. Thursday 7th September at 1:00pm, Seminar Room, University College.

Intranets are seen as a way to provide an online communication infrastructure for departmental documents, reports, schedules, bookings, timetables, etc. (the fantasy). James Kalmakoff, Associate Dean, Website & Communications, will present a case study of an intranet developed for the Department of Microbiology & Immunology. This is a non-technical presentation of how the 'plug and play' software from WebCrossing was used. Presenter: James Kalmakoff, Associate Dean, Health Sciences. When: Thursday 3rd August at 1:00pm.

Where: Seminar Room, University College.

Intranets are seen as a way to provide an online communication infrastructure for departmental documents, reports, schedules, bookings, timetables, etc. (the fantasy). James Kalmakoff, Associate Dean, Website & Communications, will present a case study of an intranet developed for the Department of Microbiology & Immunology. This is a non-technical presentation of how the 'plug and play' software from WebCrossing was used. Presenter: James Kalmakoff, Associate Dean, Health Sciences. When: Thursday 3rd August at 1:00pm. Where: Seminar Room, University College.

Hot topic, cool technology! Digital institutional repositories have become a hot topic in the last two years. An increasing number of universities are implementing them, because they provide valuable tools for scholarly communication and for enhancing the visibility and impact of research in the global community. The University of Otago is no exception and has successfully implemented three repositories since November 2005, through a project led by the School of Business in collaboration with the University Library and ITS. Come and hear the story, go live online to see the results and share in discussion about the issues. Presenters: Dr Graham McGregor (School of Business), Barbara Taylor (University Library) Monica Ballantine (University Library) Thursday 6th July at 1:00pm Burns 7, Arts I Building.

Hot topic, cool technology! Digital institutional repositories have become a hot topic in the last two years. An increasing number of universities are implementing them, because they provide valuable tools for scholarly communication and for enhancing the visibility and impact of research in the global community. The University of Otago is no exception and has successfully implemented three repositories since November 2005, through a project led by the School of Business in collaboration with the University Library and ITS. Come and hear the story, go live online to see the results and share in discussion about the issues. Presenters: Dr Graham McGregor (School of Business), Barbara Taylor (University Library)

Monica Ballantine (University Library) Thursday 6th July at 1:00pm Burns 7, Arts I Building.

New Zealand is the only country in the developed world without an advanced computer network for research and education. This omission is about to be rectified with the establishment of a very high speed national network, and significant improvements in international connectivity. This vital part of the country's infrastructure will bring new opportunities for New Zealand's engagement with the world research community, and stimulate research and education innovation nationally. The seminar will explain what the coming of the network will mean to the University of Otago, and explore the new opportunities the network will bring. "What happens when the lid [cap] is lifted?". All welcome - attendees will not require any technical IT knowledge. Presenter: Neil James, IT Strategy and Policy Consultant. Thursday 4th May at 1:00pm Seminar Room, University College.