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W H AT ' S N E W Looking for higher-education technology products and services? Start here. Edited by Ann McClure Wireless Network Management The IT department should like this one. AirWave Wireless has released Management Suite 5.0 software, which allows management of mesh and WiMax networks, in addition to the WiFi earlier versions could handle. Technology from multiple vendors is supported. This new version has 3D navigation, so staff can enter an address on campus and see renderings of buildings with correct stories and other features. Navigation has been made intuitive, and scalability has been enhanced so multiple nodes can be managed without bogging the network down. Pricing depends on the size of the wireless network; for example, 1,000 nodes cost $35,000. The company has also released the Enterprise Edition package, which can support up to 2,500 devices from a single server. Find out more at www.airwave.com. Spotlights Brighten up with new ellipsoidals from Lightronics in beam spreads of 10, 19, 26, 36, and 50 degrees. The units have variable focus, die-cast aluminum housing with a black or white finish, and insulated handles. They have gel frames and require a HPL575 or 750watt lamp. Pricing is $550 for a 10-degree model and $420 for 19- to 50-degree models. For more information visit www .lightronics.com. Design Nirvana All the design elements a professional could desire, ranging from InDesign and Illustrator to Flash and Photoshop, are in Creative Suite 3 from Adobe, and they are all updated. The six editions of CS3 include Design Premium and Standard, Web Premium and Standard, Production Premium, and the mother of them all, Master Collection, which includes all the applications and retails for $2,499. Discounted pricing for upgrades is available. The web products reflect the recent merger with Macromedia, and the video products will work on both PCs and Macs. Enhanced user interface, tighter product integration, and common shortcuts are among the improvements. To read the dizzying array of updates, visit www.adobe.com. 130 Reasons Oracle has released PeopleSoft Enterprise Campus Solutions 9. This new version has more than 130 enhancements to aid in recruiting, student/alumni relationships, and fundraising. Modules can be implemented as needed. To aid in data integrity, web services are used to access a shared directory of student and employee data, minimizing the need to reenter data into multiple applications. New “Centers” tailored for each constituency group on campus are designed so students can easily see financial aid and degree requirements, and faculty can track schedules and student rosters, among other activities. Other enhancements aid in collaboration across user groups. Pricing varies based on the module selected and the number of full-time students. For example, the list price of the Student Administration module is $160 per full-time student and must cover the entire population. See more information at www.oracle.com. www.universitybusiness.com April 2007 | 75 http://www.lightronics.com http://www.lightronics.com http://www.airwave.com http://www.adobe.com http://www.oracle.com http://www.universitybusiness.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of University Business - April 2007

Contents
College Index
Company Index
Advisory Board
Editor's Note
Stats Watch
Sense of Place
Viewpoint
Admissions
Independent Outlook
On The Hill
Future Shock
Spellings Lessons
Identity Mangaement
Getting A Bigger Picture
Facility Directors Speak Out
Internet Technology
Working the Web
What's New
Calendar of Events
Direct Connect
End Note

University Business - April 2007