Cloud and Data Centre Framework
Cloud computing and the co-location of systems and services for data storage can help institutions drive down costs and drive up performance. Jisc provides advice and guidance on selecting solutions and suppliers of cloud and data centre services.
Collaborative approaches to cost savings
Jisc's Martyn Harrow describes some key collaborative approaches to saving money, boosting efficiency and reducing risk in a blogpost for Universities Business.
Jisc’s shared data centre boosts research efficiency
Jisc has developed a shared data centre for the UK’s academic research when others have tried unsuccessfully before. In this blog post, Jisc's Phil Richards explains the secret behind the project's success and shows how it is already boosting research efficiency for the founding members.
Focus on the bottom line could jeopardise innovation, warns COO
As universities increasingly need to consider their bottom lines, University of London's Chris Cobb urges them not to lose sight of the common good when it comes to commissioning services. Read his post on the AHUA blog.
UK research secures new national data centre
A new Jisc shared data centre housing the data of six leading UK scientific and academic organisations will enable the sharing of high volumes of data. The facility represents a significant example of asset sharing in the sector with the potential to deliver cost savings and reduce the procurement needs of institutions.
Value and Impact Toolkit
This project aims to develop a holistic approach to understanding and evaluating the value and impact of services that support students. Outputs can be used to assess the value and impact of the student services that universities offer.
HE Shared Legal
Subscription-based legal guidance service for UK HE institutions. Includes help desk and assistance with engaging legal advisers. Operating on a pilot basis, with HEFCE funding.
Introduction to shared services – Jisc InfoKit
This infoKit from Jisc explores the potential for shared services in the sector, given the technologies available to support such collaborative activity, as well as the key issues and cultural barriers. Includes reports and feasibility studies, guidance on benefits, risks and models, plus practical resources.
G-Cloud
Procurement programme and online catalogue of government approved cloud computing commodity and support services.
Jisc secures networks to enable safe sharing of medical research data
Jisc is enabling researchers across the UK to safely and securely share health data for their collaborative research projects. The UK’s research and education network Janet, provided by Jisc, is providing an efficient solution that secures the networks linking participating institutions and eliminates the need for them to develop and manage their own authentication systems.
