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Working Group IT. Gordon Wishon CIO. May 17, 2011. Technology in the Academy. Content is king -- but content is delivered over infrastructure ‘New Media’, Video, Delivery Systems Locate Support Closest to the Need
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Working GroupIT Gordon Wishon CIO May 17, 2011
Technology in the Academy Content is king -- but content is delivered over infrastructure ‘New Media’, Video, Delivery Systems Locate Support Closest to the Need Collaborate with/Lead Schools and ASU Online to Stimulate Growth Of, Harvest Faculty Tech ‘Mushrooms’ Convergence -- Online/Blended/F2F Programs, Pedagogy, Processes, Systems, Technology Computer Labs -- Flexible Space -- Social Spaces, Learning Spaces, Group Project Spaces, Laptop/Tablet Spaces, ‘Extending the Classroom’ (Telepresence/VC Linkages), Virtualization Preserve Satellite Reception/Delivery Capabilities (Globalization/Outreach) Teaching and Learning Technology Center? U n I v e r s I t y T e c h n o l o g y O f f I c e , A r I z o n a S t a t e U n I v e r s I t y
Consumerization/Personalization of Technology U n I v e r s I t y T e c h n o l o g y O f f I c e , A r I z o n a S t a t e U n I v e r s I t y
Infrastructure Partner, Partner, Partner • Shift Talent to Faculty/Student Support Tech ‘Intensity’ Map of Campus Buildings/Grounds?? Develop Capital Refreshment Plan (Reduce/Minimize Deferred Maintenance) Reduce Costs, Deliver More Elastic Services (Cycles, Storage) U n I v e r s I t y T e c h n o l o g y O f f I c e , A r I z o n a S t a t e U n I v e r s I t y
Server Virtualization U n I v e r s I t y T e c h n o l o g y O f f I c e , A r I z o n a S t a t e U n I v e r s I t y
Voice, Data, Networking Today’s research requires high performance on campus Mobility will be dominant mode -- so wifi, cellular must be ubiquitous and top quality Shift over time of resource allocation from fixed assets to mobile Leverage location/presence aware devices/services, FMFM (find-me follow-me), converged communications services Eliminate (mostly) desk phones (desk computers?) as Unnecessary Expense Headcount tax redesign? U n I v e r s I t y T e c h n o l o g y O f f I c e , A r I z o n a S t a t e U n I v e r s I t y
High Performance Computing/Networking ASU Advanced Computing Center Mission, Leadership Non-traditional Uses ASU, NAU Collaboration? Regional Virtual Supercomputer? University Community Partnership for Next Generation Innovation Synergies with Teaching & Learning? U n I v e r s I t y T e c h n o l o g y O f f I c e , A r I z o n a S t a t e U n I v e r s I t y
Administrative Computing Should be delivered as cost-effectively as possible, so as to preserve resources for teaching, learning, and research Marshal resources for new research administration system, financial system, periodic update of core Oracle/PS systems Opportunities for consolidation?? U n I v e r s I t y T e c h n o l o g y O f f I c e , A r I z o n a S t a t e U n I v e r s I t y
Data Driven Decision Making BI, Dashboards, Applications That Leverage Our Most Valuable Asset – Information Data As A Service Information As A Service U n I v e r s I t y T e c h n o l o g y O f f I c e , A r I z o n a S t a t e U n I v e r s I t y
Security U n I v e r s I t y T e c h n o l o g y O f f I c e , A r I z o n a S t a t e U n I v e r s I t y
Partnerships Leverage relationships with principal tech partners to benefit research, teaching & learning missions • Intel, Microsoft, Google, HP, Oracle, Blackboard, Pearson, Verizon, Dell, Qwest/Cisco, Apple, Lenovo, Network Appliance, Samsung • Service providers -- Qwest, Cedar Crestone, Blackboard, Pearson, Presidium Leverage community, regional, national, international partnerships • Internet 2, National Lambda Rail, CENIC, Cities of Tempe, Mesa, Phoenix U n I v e r s I t y T e c h n o l o g y O f f I c e , A r I z o n a S t a t e U n I v e r s I t y
UTO -- The World is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Infrastructure is critical, but doesn’t advance the institution’s mission Need more ed techs, fewer wrench turners Need more contract skills (negotiation, administration), fewer sysadmins Need more relationship managers Need new models of service delivery (less people intensive), Service Catalog/Transparency Rigorous But Agile Project/Portfolio Management/Decision Making BYOD, BYOA -- What Does It Mean to be a Trusted Advisor? U n I v e r s I t y T e c h n o l o g y O f f I c e , A r I z o n a S t a t e U n I v e r s I t y