Speaker
Description
Abstract proposal – UbuntuNet Connect 2018
Author / presenter: Nicholas Krul – NEC XON Ltd
Sub-theme 1: SMART Universities: Concepts, Characteristics and Technologies
Proposed Topic: The journey to SMART universities
Key messages:
• The differences between “legacy” and SMART universities
o Connected vs. not connected institutions
o Information management and access
o Information- and cyber-security
• Technologies that enable SMART universities
o Networking technologies
o Cloud technologies
o Cyber-security technologies
• The role of the NREN in the journey to SMART universities
o Explore how NRENs can remain and become more relevant to their member universities
o The roles and responsibilities of NRENs and Universities in the journey towards SMART institutions
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to adding interest and value to UbuntuNet Connect 2018 and hope to foster constructive discussions which will lead to the implementation of SMART technologies to improve research and education within and across the African continent.
Yours sincerely,
Nicholas Krul
Summary
The journey to SMART universities by implementing SMART technologies
| Sub-Theme | SMART Universities: Concepts, Characteristics and Technologies |
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