摘要 |
A method of providing a focused range of resources, including content and services, limited by and customized to the functions and interests of a particular concern, as well as the managed infrastructure, including hardware and software, necessary to access and use the resources. The content and services may include productivity, curricular, administrative, assessment, collaboration, and professional development programming. The managed infrastructure is provided to the degree desired, depending upon the concern's needs, including installation, training, and upgrades. Such infrastructure may include communications hubs for connecting one or more concern environments to a regional data center, and reliable, low-cost thin client terminals for accessing the resources maintained at the data center. Security features ensure safe communication and system integrity. Additional services may include both pre-operational and ongoing training and responsiveness to ensure that maximum benefit is realized. Relatedly, technical assistance and 24-hour help lines may also be provided.
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