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Recap of the February 28, 2011, IT advisory meeting covering MATLAB updates, JMP codes, Microsoft news, Secunia funding offer, and LANDesk pricing discussions. Stay informed on the latest software developments and security recommendations.
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Site License Advisory Team February 28, 2011 meeting
Agenda • MATLAB update • JMP codes • Microsoft • Forefront • SCCM • Windows 7 SP1 • Secunia • LANDesk
MATLAB Update • MATLAB was moved to entirely downloadable in mid-January • Decrease in January walk-in customers for SLS versus last year: 62% • Pending February numbers • The success of MATLAB indicates that additional packages will show greater improvements • SPSS, Mathematica will be moved next
Software Renewals/Upgrades • JMP • Codes received, sent to all customers with active incidents • Downloads on OSU SLS updated with most recent SID’s • JMP Pro (x64 version) set for release: in final testing • Anyone who would like to test JMP Pro can request a testing link
Microsoft News • The newest version of Forefront is on OSU SLS • Windows 7 SP1 Enterprise 32-bit and 64-bit is currently uploading to OSU SLS • Expect to see links tomorrow or Wednesday • SCCM Presentation at the Digital Union • March 8, 2011: 1-3 PM, 070 SEL • https://registration.it.ohio-state.edu/node/291
Secunia • Offered $100,000 to cover the entire campus (pricing takes into account currents spend) • Medical Center is committed • Recommendation from OCIO Security to provide this • Most funding has been secured • Still, we are seeking additional funding
LANDesk • Recommendation from OCIO Security to obtain one University price • Departments will purchase on their own • $4.37/FTE is a current target • Derived from Keith Stewart’s current deal • Key items we are looking at: • Pricing • Longevity of the agreement • Inclusion of all campuses • FTE vs. Macine Pricing