Wainhouse Research Examines Lecture Capture Deployment Models in New White Paper

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As demand for access to lecture capture – one of the most transformative higher education technologies of recent time – continues to increase, institutions are now being confronted with the difficult decision of selecting a deployment model that best fits the school's resource capabilities while adhering to short- and long-term budget goals. In efforts to illustrate the technologies supporting lecture capture, Tegrity, a division of McGraw-Hill Higher Education, released a new white paper, Lecture Capture Deployment Models: Tracking Costs for Scalability, written by Wainhouse Research, a leading consultancy specializing in the analysis of market trends and technologies.

In the report, authors Alan D. Greenberg and Andy Nilssen describe the rapid growth and adoption of lecture capture technology and outline the distinct benefits and weaknesses of three different deployment models and their initial - as well as long-term - financial implications. The authors stress the critical importance of selecting the appropriate model to ensure the institution is able to scale its usage affordably. Greenberg and Nilssen explain in the paper, "The range of features and capabilities make it imperative that educators, administrators, and information technology professionals understand their deployment options."

The three deployment models outlined in the paper include;

On-premise

Considered the most traditional lecture capture model, this deployment option places all required delivery hardware and software on the institution's campus. While this model offers the high level of control sought by many institutions, the model relies solely on the campus' IT department for all operational considerations, peak usage monitoring and system management which can be a significant undertaking for many colleges and universities.

Cloud-Based

Often referred to as Software as a Service (SaaS), this model utilizes an outside vendor to deliver a cloud-based service, completely eliminating the need for hardware to be housed on the campus. The service is delivered through a robust infrastructure where it can then be accessed via the internet. This model allows for optimum scalability, management and operational efficiencies and predictable costs.

Hybrid

A variety of hybrid options available combine elements of both the on-premise and cloud based deployment models, as well as the corresponding advantages and disadvantages of each. Hybrid combinations include how the service is delivered, where the content is stored and who is responsible to operational management.

In addition to its in-depth explanation of the advantages of lecture capture and its primary delivery methods, the report includes a calculator to assess the potential cost of ownership over a three or five-year period.  

"With the variety of lecture capture solutions currently available, it is important that institutions consider the lasting implications of their vendor selection, including ongoing financial obligations and involvement from the campus' IT Department," said Alan Greenberg, senior analyst and partner at Wainhouse Research. "You want to be able to be positioned to scale over time, but every organization tends to have its own approach and preferences in how to deploy."

These deployment models will be discussed in detail during an upcoming webinar with Greenberg of Wainhouse Research and Matt Villano of Campus Technology on Tuesday, August 2nd at 2:00 PM ET. To register for the event, go to https://tegr.it/y/4veu or visit www.campustechnology.com and click on the webinars tab.

About Tegrity, Inc.

Tegrity, a division of McGraw-Hill Higher Education, is the only cloud-based lecture capture solution proven to improve student achievement, satisfaction, retention and recruitment across an institution. It makes class time available all the time by automatically recording, storing and indexing every class on campus – without the need to install any special hardware or software in classrooms. The company's patent-pending Search Anything™ and Smart Bookmarks™ features then let students instantly review key class moments online using a PC, Mac, iPod, iPad or other mobile device. For more information, visit http://www.tegrity.com.

About McGraw-Hill Higher Education

McGraw-Hill Higher Education, a unit of McGraw-Hill Education, is a leading global innovator in the development of 21st century teaching and learning digital solutions for postsecondary and higher education markets worldwide. Through a comprehensive range of traditional and digital education content and tools focused on improving student learning outcomes, McGraw-Hill Higher Education empowers and prepares professionals and students to connect, learn and succeed in the global economy. McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 65 languages. Additional information is available at http://www.mheducation.com.

About Wainhouse Research

Wainhouse Research is an independent market research firm that focuses on critical issues in the Unified Communications and rich media conferencing and collaboration fields. The company conducts multi-client as well as custom research studies for industry vendors and consults with end users on key implementation issues. The firm also publishes a news bulletin, white papers and market statistics, and delivers public and private seminars as well as presentations at industry meetings. www.wainhouse.com.

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