Cloud Computing: How Cloud Computing is Changing Education

Schools and learning institutions that switch to a cloud-based model are reporting increased savings, decreased costs, greater access to content and the ability to provide virtual help. Yet, many institutions are struggling with which elements of IT infrastructure integration. For example: Should you move into the cloud—and when? How do we create an inclusive experience for using the Cloud?

In this session, participants will explore the challenges, benefits, opportunities and risks associated around the Three Basic types of Cloud Computing being used in IT—Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service and Software as a Service.

Presentation by:

Catherine “Cate” Rudowsky , Dean of Libraries, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Edward Evans, Senior Associate Vice President for Information Technology and CIO, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi