[Year 12 IT Apps] OT: Ultranet news

[Roland Gesthuizen]

A group of us were wondering when there are now children without schools and
parents without jobs,
why we are posting our money overseas to prop up struggling software
companies? If we are keen to
stimulate our economy, we should probably look closer to home.

Regards Roland

2009/2/26 Mark Kelly <kel at mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au>

> Not ITA, but may be of interest to some out there.  From the Ultranet
> newsletter:
>
> "The revised tender for the Ultranet was put to the market late last year,
> featuring revised specifications to ensure value for money and the best
> long-term outcomes for Victorian government schools.
> Five software companies are vying for the project as part of a selective
> tender process...  The shortlisted companies are
>
> Blackboard Australia Pty Ltd,
> Desire2Learn Incorporated,
> Microsoft Australia,
> Oracle and
> RM Asia-Pacific.
>
> Ms Pike said the project would still be delivered within the original
> budget of $60.5 million and the original timeframe of the third quarter of
> 2010.
>
> For the latest information on the Ultranet visit the website at:
> http://www.education.vic.gov.au/management/ultranet/default.htm"
>
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> McKinnon Secondary College
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-- 
Roland Gesthuizen - ICT Coordinator - Westall Secondary College
http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change
the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has." --Margaret Mead
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