Today more than ever, "collaboration" is the buzz word that exemplifies where educational institutions and other organizations are leveraging their time and energies to become more efficient communicators. Although multiple channels of messaging are available, email has become the predominant method of relaying information. There are many standard and not-so-standard email systems used in schools today, however, Microsoft's Exchange email system sets the standard for reliability, usability, and integration with desktop and mobile Microsoft Office applications.
The " Live@edu " offering from Microsoft provides institutions of higher education and K12 school systems a free set of hosted and co-branded collaboration and communications services. As a valued Microsoft Education Partner and services provider, B2B Technologies can assists with provisioning, migrating, synchronizing or deploying on premise identities to Live@edu in a matter of weeks. We provide conversion planning, migration from existing email systems, security recommendations, implementation of the application, testing of the new system, and training as required.
Features of the program include:
Ø One or more Live@edu domains for K12 school districts, private schools or higher education.
Ø Integration with faculty, staff and student directories and system of records.
Ø ILM 2007\OLSync integration for provisioning and synchronizing on premise identities with Live@edu.
o Office Live WorkSpace
o Windows Live SkyDrive
o Windows Live Spaces
o Microsoft Shared View Beta
o Windows Live Messenger
o Window Live Alerts
B2B Technologies offers several packaged options to get a school up and running. Each option has specifically defined tasks and deliverables that can be explored with one of B2B's representatives.
Live@edu Quickstart
Ø A streamlined implementation for a limited number of accounts or for a proof-of-concept
Live@edu Migration
Ø Migration of email content, calendar items and contacts from on-premise Exchange 2007 to Live@edu. If required B2B can also provide for migration from IMAP based or proprietary email systems on a custom basis
Automated Provisioning
Ø Implementation of tools such as identity Lifecycle Management, ILM, and OLGALsync to automate provisioning and de-provisioning of student and staff accounts
On/Off Premise Integration
Ø Integration of Live@edu with on-premise Exchange
Being one of the first consulting organizations to assist schools with this program, you can be assured it will be done right. What are you waiting for? Contact us now and find out how your educational institution can take advantage of this offering.