July 15, 2015 – Academic Technology Directors Meeting – Public Notes
- VIDEO: Kaltura purchased and will first be integrated into Canvas, then the CMS.
- SOFTWARE: The AppCenter was upgraded; Windows users must use Internet Explorer version 10 to install software. http://www.baylor.edu/appcenter
- SOFTWARE: Adobe Acrobat underwent many changes and is now called Acrobat Pro DC (da cloud, maybe?). The pro version is available to all University faculty and staff computers and at a reduced price for student or home use.
- HARDWARE: New Dell Ultrabooks are being introduced – lighter but slower.
- APPLE: Any apple using OS 10.8.5 or older will need to be upgraded soon.
- CLASSROOM: Apple TV units are now in conflict with network security measures; solutions are being sought.
- SOFTWARE: Office 2016 for Mac is now in the Office portal and a DVD version should be in the bookstore in September for students.
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