Technology

Projects

ITS has modeled its project execution on proven management techniques. Manned with highly motivated and skilled teams, ITS continues to consistently deliver successful, quality solutions and services to the Fisher community.

Below is a snapshot of some of important projects that ITS is currently working on or has successfully completed as part of the ITS Strategic Plan:

CRM Centralization

Status: In progress
Contact: Carol Sharp (sharp@fisher.osu.edu)

This project aims to replace multiple customer relationship management (CRM) systems throughout Fisher with one centralized solution that will accommodate the requirements of the entire college. The evaluation and selection phases have been completed and we will be moving forward with the implementation of Campus Management's Talisma CRM in the coming months.

Mason Hall 010 Renovation Project

Status: Completed
Contact: Elaine Vanfossen (vanfossen_5@fisher.osu.edu)

This project will expand and refurbish the student computer lab in Mason Hall 010. The carpets will be replaced and the furniture will be reconfigured and replaced to accommodate approximately 30 additional seats. The workstations will be replaced with new models, additional printers will be added and the network services will be upgraded.

Gerlach Breakout Room AV Installation

Status: Completed
Contact: Eva Bradshaw (bradshaw_3@fisher.osu.edu)

Audio and video capabilities are being added to the breakout rooms in Gerlach available for student project teams. The A/V will allow students to connect their laptops to share content for collaboration or to practice presentations.

SharePoint 2010 Implementation

Status: In progress
Contact: Shaun Holloway (holloway@fisher.osu.edu)

This project will develop and deploy a Microsoft Office SharePoint Server which will provide a web-based tool for storing and sharing digital information, communication within units and with external partners, and collaborating on documents with others. SharePoint will be available for student project teams for coursework and Fisher departments, offices, and research centers.

Schoenbaum Podium Project

Status: Completed
Contact: Eva Bradshaw (bradshaw_3@fisher.osu.edu)

The goal of this project is to replace the current laptop cart classroom equipment with a fixed podium in the Schoenbaum classrooms.

Windows 7 Implimentation

Status: In Progress
Contact: John Jacobs (Jacobs@fisher.osu.edu)

Fisher ITS has performed extensive testing and evaluation of Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system since its official release last October. Beginning winter quarter 2011, Windows 7 will be deployed to all Fisher classrooms and labs. In preparation, ITS is in the process of upgrading existing faculty, staff and PhD computers by request. Please contact the ITS Helpdesk if you have any questions about Windows 7 or if you would like to schedule your upgrade.

Server Virtualization

Status: In Process
Contact: John Jacobs (jacobs@fisher.osu.edu)

The server virtualization project will develop a state-of-the-art consolidated server and storage infrastructure that can be used to provide a set of server hosting services to Fisher College of Business. The project will provide for application level flexibility, quick and easy redeployment of computing resources, high availability and redundancy, decrease in physical server cost, and more efficient usage of system resources.

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