Continuing with the Smart Classroom initiative, six more classrooms underwent major renovations this summer! This was a major collaborative effort from multiple departments. Our improvements focused on community feedback requests and future proofing the classrooms.
Upgraded Features:
- Podium Control System
- More Input Options
- HDMI Compatibility
- Descriptive Buttons
- Larger Podium Space
- Pullout Keyboard and Mouse Shelf
- USB charging ports
- Stronger Monitor Mount
- Dell Wyse Thin Client
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Upgraded Rooms:
- DLS 312
- DLS 307
- MGL 312
- MGL 307
- Hayden 201
- Hayden 202
Thin Client Technology
Not to delve too deep into specifics, but the Thin Client technology is pretty interesting. These mini computers are fairly low powered machines that are capable of running some robust software. This is possible through application virtualization. All processes like Excel and PowerPoint run on Manhattan College servers and display on the Thin Client as if they were running locally. With application virtualization, you can reduce the cost of computer hardware upgrades because all of the processing power needed for future apps is required of the server not the Thin Client.
Manhattan College has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR Low Carbon IT Campaign by enabling power management on over 450 computers and monitors directly managed by ITS. This simple step will help reduce the nation's growing demand for electricity, save money, and help fight global warming. These computers will now enter sleep mode after an hour of inactivity. Waking the computer from sleep takes the push of a button and takes seconds to power up.
“I’m excited that Manhattan College has committed to reduce power consumption through this pledge and that ITS is at the forefront of this initiative", said Richard Musal, Assistant Director for Client Services and Operations.
If all office computers and monitors in the U.S. were set to sleep when not being used, the country could save more than 44 billion kWh or $4 billion worth of electricity and avoid the greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of about 5 million cars each year.
Manhattan College joins the ranks of leading businesses and organizations who are participating in the ENERGY STAR Low Carbon IT Campaign, including Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Dell, Inc., Fox Entertainment Group, Inc., HP, and Microsoft.
“I think that the steps taken to actuate this pledge underscore Manhattan College’s commitment toward sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint” said Jake Holmquist, Director of Information Technology Services.
Power management enables computers and monitors to go into a low-power sleep mode after a period of inactivity. Power management has the potential to save up to $ 50 per computer annually. Despite the significant savings, according to Lawrence Berkeley National Labs, only a scant five to ten percent of U.S. organizations have deployed these settings on computers.
If you are interested in finding out how to enable your computer's power save settings, please contact Client Services for more information at its@manhattan.edu or (718) 862-7973.
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