OwnCloud is an in-house based solution for data synchronisation, file sharing and cloud storage. It provides a simple way to set up a Dropbox-like cloud storage system while protecting and managing sensitive data by storing it on-site. OwnCloud can also be integrated with existing security and rights-management protocols and it can extend its functions through APIs to … Continue reading “Owncloud review”
Category: Projects and evaluations
Desktop alerting system: NetSupport Notify review
Desktop alerting is a new concept where information is sent to an application that displays its contents directly on the user’s desktop. An electronic message is sent over a local networkThe user doesn’t need to take any action in order to receive an alert message. NetSupport Notify (http://www.netsupportnotify.com/) is an emergency communicati ons platform which allows instant delivery … Continue reading “Desktop alerting system: NetSupport Notify review”
Viewpoint review
ViewPoint is a customer experience system that can be used to run surveys and to capture customer feedback instantly and in real time using wireless touchscreen platforms. The system offers a number of channels to capture feedback including kiosks, mobile tablets, SMS, online, voice and paper surveys. Once the data has been collected, there is access to … Continue reading “Viewpoint review”
Electronic registration badges review
An electronic registration badge is a tap-to-connect device used to facilitate networking at events such as conferences, workshops or networking events. The badge is used to make connections by tapping two devices together. When the devices are tapped, they exchange information wirelessly with another device or a hub. This allows event organisers to connect, engage and interact with … Continue reading “Electronic registration badges review”
Data analysis and reporting features in MS SharePoint
The purpose of this experiment is to explore the data analysis features of SharePoint 2013 and how it can be used to visualise information in the university and give trustworthy insights to the data. There are two major business intelligence tools currently used in the university including BOXI and Tableau. However, BOXI tends to be more specialists … Continue reading “Data analysis and reporting features in MS SharePoint”
Multi-user mind mapping tools for surface touch table
There are many kinds of mind mapping software currently on the market, from big company development to open source software. However, most of them are still only using the traditional computer input interface – keyboard and mouse, more importantly is that all the devices can only support one user at a time, which create a barrier for … Continue reading “Multi-user mind mapping tools for surface touch table”
Gesture control Microsoft PowerPoint presentation
Gesture-controlled technology allows users to engage in virtual activities with motion and movements similar to what they would use in the real world to manipulate content intuitively. The idea that simple gestures can be used to control computers is opening the way to a host of input devices that look and feel very different from the keyboard … Continue reading “Gesture control Microsoft PowerPoint presentation”
iVLE Platform Testing
iVLE platform testing was intended to compare the functions of the four iVLE platform which were the competitors of the university new iVLE platform. The testing focused on the iVLE functionality on mobile devices including tablets and mobile phones.All four iVLE platforms only have web interface available, none of them has mobile application supported at the time. Due … Continue reading “iVLE Platform Testing”
Livescribe smartpen review
The Livescribe smartpen is a small computer in the shape of a pen that can record and synchronise handwritten notes and audio using special dotted paper. Once transferred, notes can be replayed, saved, searched and shared with other users via email, Googledocs, Facebook or the Livescribe Desktop. The Livescribe Smartpen could be useful for both, students and … Continue reading “Livescribe smartpen review”