Change of ISPLast July, Trinity University of Asia changed Internet Service Providers (ISP) from Philcom to Smart Broadband. The school also doubled its subscription from 2 mbps to 4 mbps, thus allowing the ICT to serve more clients with a faster internet connection.
WiFi Update
Currently, the wireless access points, those transmitter-like objects we see scattered all over the campus mounted on walls with the word "Meridian" on them, are being evaluated by the ICT. Despite the transfer of ISP, ICT has to evaluate the access points and ensure they could handle the development of the system. Likewise, ICT is currently scouting for other servers for TUA's WiFi system.
Individual Email Accounts For EveryoneAs of this time, only offices and head of offices have email accounts. This is the software/hardware setup used for this purpose. However, ICT is changing this by acquiring a branded server capable of supporting email services for all employees of the university. This will be achieved without the annual recurring cost that the university has been doing for the past 4 or 5 years.
New Anti-Virus
TUA computer users can now be assured of their computer units being virus-free. End of August, ICT technical staff went around, visiting each office to install the new anti-virus that TUA has acquired.
New Hardware
ICT is pushing for the replacement of computers in all offices from generic to branded ones. This motion is to ensure cost-effective management of resources. Generic computers could be cheaper than branded ones but branded units have longer life spans and better work performance. Consequently, ICT would be replacing TUA's generic database server with a branded one for same reasons. This plan of acquiring branded hardware by the institution is a 3-year IT development plan.
Network RehabilitationAfter improving the hardware requirements of TUA, ICT would work on connectivity. ICT technical staff, when ready and possible, would do rehabilitative work on TUA's network connection. Director Manuel has been reviewing TUA's network structure and has provided alternative structure that would better serve TUA.
Website Developments
Gone is the time when the institution's website seems to feature the same news and updates. TUA website browsers could now look forward to a new website, with new features and more information to see. This is made possible by improving the capabilities from web server website. Likewise, Director Manuel announces that actions are underway in developing online application systems like grades inquiry, balance inquiry and later on registration system.
Furthermore, by October, the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) would be completed and in November, the development of an online Job Requisition System (JRS) would have been finished. Other IT plans would be to develop an online payment system, an online (internal) entrance exam/testing system, and an online (internal) faculty evaluation system. These latter two IT plans would be in operation by 2008.
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