Merit Network to Feature New Services at EDUCAUSE 2011 Conference
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Posted on October 10, 2011 at 1:49:01 PM
Merit Network to Feature New Services at EDUCAUSE 2011 Conference
New Services in Merit's Community Cloud Deliver Secure, Cost-Effective Solutions for Higher Education
ANN ARBOR, Mich.,Oct. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year, Merit Network, Inc. will feature its innovative enterprise services at the nation's premier conference for higher education, the 2011 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Merit is the preferred nonprofit provider for higher education, delivering email, cloud services, and professional development to leading universities, private colleges, and community colleges.
"Our Members are utilizing the services within our safe, secure cloud environment to serve their campus communities," says Donald Welch, president and CEO of Merit Network. "Merit's Community Cloud features customizable cloud-based services that are private, secure and cost-effective, without the disadvantages of commercial services. These strategic services are extremely valuable to colleges and universities across the country."
Services to be spotlighted at EDUCAUSE 2011 include:
-- MeritMail -- The hosted-email collaboration suite features unlimited
storage for all email accounts, anti-virus/anti-spam protection, shared
calendaring and documents, Outlook compatibility, and more. The
customizable solution is being used by Kansas State University, Eastern
Michigan University, Lamar University, Wayne State University, Western
Michigan University, and many others.
-- Merit VirtualDataCenters -- For institutions seeking to expand their IT
infrastructure, Merit VirtualDataCenters provide more computing power
without the investment in additional physical hardware and the timely
process of expanding server rooms. With Merit VirtualDataCenters (VDCs),
you can configure your own set of virtual servers for your business,
educational, and/or research needs.
-- Merit Cloud Storage -- Designed as a cost-effective, stress-free
solution, Merit Cloud Storage offers bulk storage on an enterprise-level
array, provisioned using the Openfiler virtual storage appliance.
Perform off-site disaster recovery backups of many different forms of
enterprise data, including: database and enterprise servers,
directories, and project-based data.
-- Merit WebConnect -- Uniting video, audio and web conferencing in one
online interface, Merit WebConnect is a cost-effective, enterprise-level
web conferencing solution. The flexible service allows users to
communicate and collaborate in a variety of ways. It's perfect for
meetings, training, tutoring, interactive support, or other interactive
communication needs.
-- Merit Professional Learning -- Merit Network provides an ongoing program
of learning opportunities for the needs of higher education. Merit
regularly offers workshops, seminars and courses that are taught by
subject-matter experts and leaders in the field.
The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference is the foremost event for IT professionals in education. Visit Merit Network at booth #1056 inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center on October 18-20, 2011 to learn more and to register to win an iPhone. For further details visit: http://www.merit.edu/services/
About Merit NetworkMerit Network Inc., a nonprofit corporation owned and governed by Michigan's public universities, owns and operates America's longest-running regional research and education network. In 1966, Michigan's public universities created Merit as a shared resource to help meet their common need for networking assistance. Since its formation, Merit Network has remained on the forefront of research and education networking expertise and services. Merit provides high-performance networking solutions to public universities, colleges, K-12 organizations, libraries, state government, healthcare, and other non-profit organizations.
For more information: http://www.merit.edu
SOURCE Merit Network, Inc.
Merit Network, Inc.
CONTACT: Elwood Downing, Merit Network, Inc., +1-734-527-5702, edowning@merit.edu
Web Site: http://www.merit.edu
New Services in Merit's Community Cloud Deliver Secure, Cost-Effective Solutions for Higher Education
ANN ARBOR, Mich.,Oct. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year, Merit Network, Inc. will feature its innovative enterprise services at the nation's premier conference for higher education, the 2011 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Merit is the preferred nonprofit provider for higher education, delivering email, cloud services, and professional development to leading universities, private colleges, and community colleges.
"Our Members are utilizing the services within our safe, secure cloud environment to serve their campus communities," says Donald Welch, president and CEO of Merit Network. "Merit's Community Cloud features customizable cloud-based services that are private, secure and cost-effective, without the disadvantages of commercial services. These strategic services are extremely valuable to colleges and universities across the country."
Services to be spotlighted at EDUCAUSE 2011 include:
-- MeritMail -- The hosted-email collaboration suite features unlimited
storage for all email accounts, anti-virus/anti-spam protection, shared
calendaring and documents, Outlook compatibility, and more. The
customizable solution is being used by Kansas State University, Eastern
Michigan University, Lamar University, Wayne State University, Western
Michigan University, and many others.
-- Merit VirtualDataCenters -- For institutions seeking to expand their IT
infrastructure, Merit VirtualDataCenters provide more computing power
without the investment in additional physical hardware and the timely
process of expanding server rooms. With Merit VirtualDataCenters (VDCs),
you can configure your own set of virtual servers for your business,
educational, and/or research needs.
-- Merit Cloud Storage -- Designed as a cost-effective, stress-free
solution, Merit Cloud Storage offers bulk storage on an enterprise-level
array, provisioned using the Openfiler virtual storage appliance.
Perform off-site disaster recovery backups of many different forms of
enterprise data, including: database and enterprise servers,
directories, and project-based data.
-- Merit WebConnect -- Uniting video, audio and web conferencing in one
online interface, Merit WebConnect is a cost-effective, enterprise-level
web conferencing solution. The flexible service allows users to
communicate and collaborate in a variety of ways. It's perfect for
meetings, training, tutoring, interactive support, or other interactive
communication needs.
-- Merit Professional Learning -- Merit Network provides an ongoing program
of learning opportunities for the needs of higher education. Merit
regularly offers workshops, seminars and courses that are taught by
subject-matter experts and leaders in the field.
The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference is the foremost event for IT professionals in education. Visit Merit Network at booth #1056 inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center on October 18-20, 2011 to learn more and to register to win an iPhone. For further details visit: http://www.merit.edu/services/
About Merit NetworkMerit Network Inc., a nonprofit corporation owned and governed by Michigan's public universities, owns and operates America's longest-running regional research and education network. In 1966, Michigan's public universities created Merit as a shared resource to help meet their common need for networking assistance. Since its formation, Merit Network has remained on the forefront of research and education networking expertise and services. Merit provides high-performance networking solutions to public universities, colleges, K-12 organizations, libraries, state government, healthcare, and other non-profit organizations.
For more information: http://www.merit.edu
SOURCE Merit Network, Inc.
Merit Network, Inc.
CONTACT: Elwood Downing, Merit Network, Inc., +1-734-527-5702, edowning@merit.edu
Web Site: http://www.merit.edu