Internet & Techology Trends
Jason Dixon Chief Technical Architect
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Bandwidth HDD Storage Internet Age
9.6K 1GB Web 1.0
14.4K 2GB
56K 4GB
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1Mb 300GB Web 2.0
6Mb 1TB
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Web 1.0 Browser + Java Applets Online Textual Personal Keyboard & Mouse Web pages Links, libraries, publishing
Web 2.0 Browser + Java + Flash Online\Offline\Sync Visual Social + digital ink Blogs, wikis, RSS Reviews, ratings, comments, posts
Web 3.0 Browser + RIA The Cloud Multi-dimensional Immersive + multi-touch Mash-ups, apps online User generated content
RM Learning Platform 1.0 MS SharePoint 2003
RM Learning Platform 2.0 MS SharePoint 2007
RM Learning Platform 3.0 MS SharePoint 14
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Internet Trends
User Experience • Engaging interfaces • 3D, interactive, multimedia • Personalised for the individual and the context Technology Choice • Win, Mac, Linux • IE, Firefox, Safari etc • PC, Laptop, Games Consoles, Mobile Phones, Set top boxes etc Rich Internet Applications • Device independent • Work online, offline, sync • Not concious of whether there is Internet connectivity or not Users become creators (not just consumers) • Text, images, sound, video • Content creation for the masses Blended content • Information, communication, entertainment and education • All can provide learning experiences
Companies Worth Watching
Microsoft • • • Google • • • Apple • • • Adobe • • • Dominate with Windows and Office Strength in capability and cash Track record of following but still winning Dominate with Internet search and advertising Strength in agility and web innovation Searching for new revenue streams Dominate with iTunes, iPod, iPhone and AppStore Strength in entertainment and consumer desirability Technology that “just works” Dominate with Creative Suite, Flash and Acrobat Strength in creativity and rich media Steadily integrating with the Internet
RM technology partners Software giants Focussing on education Embracing the Internet Driving standards
Microsoft
“How does Microsoft stay relevant in the Internet age?”
Microsoft
• • Dominate the OS and Office tools space but their business is being threatened by Google They have responded with… – Software Plus Services - online services to complement rich clients – Massive investment in Data Centres Checkout now… – Live@Edu (Skydrive, Mesh, Messenger, Live Writer) – Outlook Live (Email, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes) Watchout for… – Codename Uluru – Office Web Applications • SharePoint 2010 & FAST Search Microsoft services will be integrated with RM Learning Platform. • User provisioning • Single Sign On • A unified user experience
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Google
“The browser is the platform.”
Google
• • • Dominate search and online advertising space They are offering no cost, no ads services to education Checkout… • Gmail • Google Docs (Web documents, spreadsheets, presentations, notes) • Google Video • Google for iPhone Watchout for… – Google Wave – Google Gears Google services will be integrated with RM Learning Platform. • User provisioning • Single Sign On • A unified user experience
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Apple
Apple
• • • Targeting consumers and now education High cost but high quality and satisfaction Checkout… • iTunes Podcasts • iTunesU • iLife (iTunes, Gararge Band, iWeb, iMovie) • AppStore for iPhone & iPod Touch • MobileMe and iWork Watchout for… – ????? Apples services may be integrated with RM Learning Platform. • User provisioning • Single Sign On • A unified user experience
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Adobe
Adobe
• • Targeting creativity, rich media and the web Checkout… • Creative Suite 4 (incl Photoshop, Premiere, Flash) • Digital School Collection (Photoshop Elements, Premiere Elements, Soundbooth, Acrobat) Watchout for Flash based….. • Word processor (Buzzword) & Presentations • PDF editor (Acrobat.com) • Image editing (Photoshop Express) • Web Conferencing (Connect Pro and Connect Now Adobe services integrated with RM Learning Platform. • User provisioning • Single Sign On • A unified user experience
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RM
RM
• Technical Strategy • Software as a Service • Standards Based Integration (SIF, Shibboleth, IMS) Checkout Kaleidos LPv2 • Learning Spaces, Avatars • MIS integration, Assessment for Learning • Media Tools, SIF Technology Watchout for… • Kaleidos Communicator • Kaleidos Web Conferencing • LP integration with EasyMail+, EasyTrace, Integris (+ other MIS systems) and CC4 integration • LP integration with Microsoft, Google, Apple and Adobe services • Mobile support
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What does it all mean?
• • • The pace of new technology innovation and user adoption is unrelenting Software & Devices are becoming more diverse and „richer‟ All require :• Management (System & Device) • Connectivity • It‟s even more important (not less) • Less conscious of connected/disconnected Services will continue to be delivered centrally across the internet from a range of service providers
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RM will continue to innovate by focussing on education and partnering with best of breed service providers to broaden our services and provide more customer choice.