http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.pngBy . Internet giant Google has signed an agreement with Janet, the university network infrastructure provider.
The agreement makes it easier for universities to outsource services such as student and staff email to Google after Janet, part of the higher education technology consortium Jisc, approved a contract that confirms Google’s services meet its standards. The so-called “Cloud Services for Education Agreement” is designed to give colleges and universities peace of mind in relation to the security, cost, functionality and legal and data compliance of Google’s educational applications, which include shared documents and spreadsheets, email and website-building tools. More...