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A case for a fresh look at the Academic IT Infrastructure in Educational Institutions

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Educational institutions present a contrast of sorts. On one side they, being given the responsibility to mould the citizens of tomorrow, are supposed to be at the cutting edge of technology. On the other side, they, not being a profit center, form the expense side of the budget. Bridging this gap has traditionally been the biggest challenge that educationalists of all generations have been faced with.

With the ever increasing pace of development in the information and communication technologies, incorporating and maintaining these into schools is calling for more and more resources and time. A central component of the challenge is coping with the heavy investment, usage restrictions and an endless cycle of upgrades of commercial proprietary software and systems.

Why Linux and Open-Source is the Way Forward Solution in Education Infrastructure

Schools are under tremendous pressure to integrate information and communication technology (ICT) into teaching and learning. An unavoidable part of making ICT available in schools is obtaining and maintaining the software that is necessary to allow school computers to function. Most software that schools in UAE use currently are produced by proprietary software companies that normally charge considerable sums of money for their products.

What can Schools do to Make the Transition to Linux and Open Source Happen

It is one thing for schools to want to go the Open-source route, but doing that effectively and efficiently requires a deep knowledge of the technology and the ability to adapt them to the specific requirements of an educational institution. Currently such expertise in quite limited in this region and any school wishing to go this route alone may find the road steep and littered with potholes.
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Why choose Network Gulf as Your Partner in Migration to Linux and Open Source

Network Gulf Information Technology(NGIT) is a professional information technology services company founded on the vision of providing our clients with a competitive edge. We accomplish this by delivering cost effective IT solutions: tailored to the client's strategic business considerations. Our aim is to develop strong, ongoing relationships with our clients and forge long-term partnerships. Our world vision is based on mutual growth and respect for industry peers and other vendors.

How Can NGIT Partner with You on the Road to a Linux and Open Source Infrastructure?

NGIT can help you achieve your business objectives on time and within budget by delivering IT solutions developed on the following vital cornerstones

Partnerships - Strong & strategic relationships that endure - We have a proven track record in providing a high level of technical expertise to our industry partners - corporate clients and vendors. Our founding principle is to build strategic long term business relationships based on mutual trust, proven results and appreciation of each other's needs. Everyone wins when business and technical issues are resolved effectively and rapidly. This fosters a cooperative and productive atmosphere to help achieve the ultimate goal - getting the job done to specification, cost effectively and on time with maximum confidence.

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