Track 3: Quantum Leap
what the future holds, convergence, vision vs. hallucination
Title = e-Learning Architecture
Speaker =
Mark McCahill
Abstract = To support E-Learning at Duke, we must develop an agile, flexible infrastructure that enables communities to quickly take advantage of emerging technologies and assemble suites of content and tools from a broad range of options - an E-Learning architecture. This session describes a collaboration tools roadmap to support creation of online virtual studios assembled from collections of media content, communication, and publishing tools. The e-Learning architecture looks at four key area: access, publishing, social interaction, and resource discovery. The services in these areas can work together to enable an online scholarly community providing support for finding information and people, publishing information and toolset collections, and a digital media environment emphasizing live and asynchronous user interaction.
Title = The Future of Duke's Communications Systems
Speaker =
Kevin Miller
Abstract = Yesterday's wireless network was experimental, localized, and managed in pieces. Today's network is well developed, expansive, and managed as a sum of pieces. Tomorrow's wireless network will rival the wired network in reliability, performance, and manageability. Duke is fortunate to be at the leading edge evaluating tomorrow's technology. In this presentation, will provide additional details of what's tomorrow's network will look like. We'll also talk about features and capabilities of the next generation network, including VoIP-over-WiFi, active measurement and monitoring, location services, and wifi tags. Additionally, the presentation will cover real time communications. Today's real time communications takes many forms, including voice communications, multiple forms of conferencing (video, audio, web), CATV, and instant messaging. In many cases, these communications methods existing in silos, supported by purpose-built infrastructure and systems. Tomorrow's communications will exist as unified, seamless communications across mediums. Whether scheduled or ad hoc, via mobile phone or multi-monitor video conference, the user experience will be simultaneously simplified and made more feature-rich. The underlying infrastructure will work in unison to provide continuity across the range of possibilities. We will outline today's systems and technologies, identify tactical opportunities for integration, and outline the strategic direction to bring about this vision of a unified communications field.
Title = Next Generation Information Displays
Speaker =
Andrew Schretter
Abstract = Information screens have been proliferating on college campuses broadcasting announcements in an eye-catching format. The next generation of these displays brings interactivity to show dynamic information such as building directories, maps, and even web pages. The cost of this virtual information center is lower than you might think. It is also easy to keep information on these displays up to date with proper integration of existing databases.
Title = Wireless Network Infrastructure Initiatives at Duke Medicine
Speaker =
John McAuley
Abstract = Presentation regarding strategic and operational activities associated with the Duke Medicine deployment of Wireless Network Services (data, voice, video) across 7,000,000 sq/ft of Duke Medicine facilities by the end of FY 2008.