Datatel Releases ActiveCampus(R) Portal.Solution Provides Users a Seamless and Customized Gateway to Information and Resources Across the Academic Enterprise SEATTLE -- Datatel([R]), Inc. today announced the release of the company's ActiveCampus([R])Portal - a comprehensive enterprise work environment and collaboration system that provides a seamless gateway to important resources and information. Portal users can access the data they need, whenever they need it, regardless of its source, taking advantage of self-service opportunities to provide greater support to others. The announcement was made at the EDUCAUSE 2007 Conference in Seattle, Washington  This page is protected from moves until disputes have been resolved on the .The reason for its protection is listed on the protection policy page. . "When we first saw the Datatel ActiveCampus Portal, we immediately realized it was just what we needed to help tackle our campus-wide communication challenges," said Kelley Bradder, CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. and vice president of information services See Information Systems. at Simpson College
Simpson College is a four-year, coeducational liberal arts institution situated in Indianola, Iowa, USA, and affiliated with the . "Datatel's ActiveCampus Portal has greatly improved communications at Simpson College, and has enhanced our ability to effectively interact and collaborate." Based on Microsoft([R]) SharePoint([R]) technology, the ActiveCampus Portal provides tight integration to every function within Datatel Colleague([R]), an enterprise resource planning See ERP. (application, business) Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) Any software system designed to support and automate the business processes of medium and large businesses. (ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. ) solution, as well as single sign-on An identification system that lets users log into multiple Web sites on the Internet with one username and password. Single sign-on systems are also used within an enterprise, enabling users to access all authorized resources in the local network using the same username and password. access to third-party applications and reporting tools. "The Portal is a ground-breaking solution that will have a dramatic impact on the way students, faculty, staff, and alumni communicate and collaborate," said Rich Lee, Datatel product manager. "By bringing together people, systems, and information, Datatel's new portal gives users immediate access to the resources they need - so they can quickly make informed decisions, collaborate with colleagues more effectively, and build stronger relationships at every level." Addressing the total range of constituent profiles and their specific requirements, the ActiveCampus Portal incorporates more than 45 specialized pre-built personas for dozens of types of institutional roles -- such as student, bursar bur·sar n. An official in charge of funds, as at a college or university; a treasurer. [Middle English burser, from Medieval Latin burs , faculty, executive, and advisor. Each persona can be extensively tailored by the user to address his or her preferences and requirements. Institutions enjoy faster and less costly implementations by avoiding the need to write constituent profiles each time from scratch. Presidents, chancellors, and board members can use ActiveCampus Portal dashboards to show the health of an institution. "Monitoring real-time information pertaining per·tain intr.v. per·tained, per·tain·ing, per·tains 1. To have reference; relate: evidence that pertains to the accident. 2. to accessibility, affordability, and accountability makes it possible for executives to make timely decisions based on accurate data," said Lee. "ActiveCampus Portal dashboards can help campus leaders take appropriate actions to ensure the sustainability of their institutions." During EDUCAUSE 2007, Datatel will conduct two hands-on workshops focusing on the ActiveCampus Portal and its role in Building the Ultimate User Experience. The workshops are scheduled for Wednesday, October 24 from 11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., and Thursday, October 25 from 3:55 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Datatel will also demonstrate the ActiveCampus Portal in Booth #302 throughout the conference. About Datatel, Inc. Datatel provides colleges and universities fully-integrated administrative software systems and e-marketing solutions of exceptional value that effectively process transactions, conserve resources, improve constituent services, and provide for sustainability. In conjunction, the company delivers essential consulting and training services including Web site and end-user portal development, as well as continuous quality improvement programs through its Center for Institutional Effectiveness. Datatel counts more than 745 institutions as clients throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA. As a market leader, Datatel has exclusively focused on meeting all the business needs within higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. for more than 25 years. For more information, visit http://www.datatel.com. (c) 2007 Datatel, Inc. All rights reserved. Datatel, Colleague, and ActiveCampus are registered trademarks of Datatel, Inc. All other names, products, and services mentioned are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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