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Algonquin College Navigates the Learning Landscape with Actian Technology

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Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Database Management & Storage Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries	Education
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Human Resources
Use Cases	Infrastructure Inspection Remote Asset Management
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Algonquin College, based in Ottawa, Ontario, offers over 100 courses of study to more than 30,000 full-time and part-time students. The college's mission statement includes incorporating technology to improve service delivery and exceed client expectations. Advanced technology drives services for students, faculty, and employees, providing them with wireless and web-based access to curriculum, self-service, and student information. In 1993, when developing its technology-based services, Algonquin knew it needed to invest in a high-performance, transaction-oriented database that would scale. They chose Ingres, and today, the college continues to run mission-critical student and faculty applications on Ingres open source technology. Read More
About Customer	Algonquin College is a prominent educational institution located in Ottawa, Ontario. The college offers more than 100 courses of study to over 30,000 full-time and part-time students, providing certificates, bachelor degrees, and graduate degrees in applied studies. The academic topics include business, languages, public safety, health, transportation, hospitality, media, and advanced technology, among other subjects. The college is committed to delivering client-centered services that ensure success for its students. As part of its mission, Algonquin incorporates technology to improve service delivery and exceed client expectations. The college uses advanced technology to drive services for students, faculty, and employees, providing them with wireless and web-based access to curriculum, self-service, and student information. Read More
Solution	Algonquin College uses the Ingres Enterprise Database and Ingres OpenROAD, an open-source application development platform, to provide state-of-the-art client services to staff, students, and employees. The technology's ease of use, stability, and excellent support allow the college to continue to work with Ingres without second-guessing. The college meets the needs of its educational community with a full palette of technology-driven services based on Ingres technology. For example, its more than 2,500 administrators, staff, and faculty use a human resources information system (HRIS) for one-stop access to employee-related information. Likewise, with the self-service module Algonquin College Student Information System (ACSIS), students manage all aspects of campus life. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Database Management & Storage

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms

Applicable Industries

Education

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Human Resources

Use Cases

Infrastructure Inspection

Remote Asset Management

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Algonquin College, based in Ottawa, Ontario, offers over 100 courses of study to more than 30,000 full-time and part-time students. The college's mission statement includes incorporating technology to improve service delivery and exceed client expectations. Advanced technology drives services for students, faculty, and employees, providing them with wireless and web-based access to curriculum, self-service, and student information. In 1993, when developing its technology-based services, Algonquin knew it needed to invest in a high-performance, transaction-oriented database that would scale. They chose Ingres, and today, the college continues to run mission-critical student and faculty applications on Ingres open source technology.

About Customer

Algonquin College is a prominent educational institution located in Ottawa, Ontario. The college offers more than 100 courses of study to over 30,000 full-time and part-time students, providing certificates, bachelor degrees, and graduate degrees in applied studies. The academic topics include business, languages, public safety, health, transportation, hospitality, media, and advanced technology, among other subjects. The college is committed to delivering client-centered services that ensure success for its students. As part of its mission, Algonquin incorporates technology to improve service delivery and exceed client expectations. The college uses advanced technology to drive services for students, faculty, and employees, providing them with wireless and web-based access to curriculum, self-service, and student information.

Solution

Algonquin College uses the Ingres Enterprise Database and Ingres OpenROAD, an open-source application development platform, to provide state-of-the-art client services to staff, students, and employees. The technology's ease of use, stability, and excellent support allow the college to continue to work with Ingres without second-guessing. The college meets the needs of its educational community with a full palette of technology-driven services based on Ingres technology. For example, its more than 2,500 administrators, staff, and faculty use a human resources information system (HRIS) for one-stop access to employee-related information. Likewise, with the self-service module Algonquin College Student Information System (ACSIS), students manage all aspects of campus life.

Impact #1	Ease of use of the technology
Impact #2	Stability of the technology
Impact #3	High performance of the technology

Impact #1

Ease of use of the technology

Impact #2

Stability of the technology

Impact #3

High performance of the technology

Benefit #1	Most of the continuing education students register online, reducing physical lineups during registration periods.

Benefit #1

Most of the continuing education students register online, reducing physical lineups during registration periods.

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Algonquin College Navigates the Learning Landscape with Actian Technology

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