Options Considered Overview Option 1 Do Nothing – Option 2 Do Something – Option 3 Open Source vs. Packaged Solution – Option 4 One Product Selection Only – Option 5 Multiple Product Selection – Option 1 Do Nothing – This option would result in no or little change from the current situation. Information Services would have to upgrade or replace existing application / servers via other projects e.g. Podcaster Producer / CAM Miro project / content would remain on existing storage, formats etc. This would limit the existing services and therefore restrict any potential growth expected to be seen in the next 5 years. Recommendation - The Project Team believe that the Nothing’ option would be the wrong ‘Do option to take. The project discovery stage has identified needs within the University that are not currently catered for. Option 2 Do Something – This option offered the opportunity to address concerns through tweaking existing systems and processes. Feedback from review survey has there is scope for win’ activity either via project or ‘quick as usual’ routes to enhance and publicise existing services without any IT development. ‘business These activities could potentially take place now or run in parallel to any new developments over the next 2 years. This activity should be led by USD, and could be driven as a service enhancement and promotional activity. Areas where existing services or advice could be better targeted and promoted include: Assistance with changing formats to allow reuse of older materials such as VHS tapes and audio cassettes. Training for staff in creation and editing of appropriate quality video and multimedia content Extending options for live broadcast (webcast) services and recording of public events, e.g. research seminars and open days. Single point of contact and access to guidance on University policies re. data protection, rights management, etc. Better promotion of existing allied services e.g. Box of Broadcasts. Advice and support for selection of formats and integration with main delivery platforms.
Options Considered Overview Option 1 – Do Nothing Option 2 – Do Something Option 3 – Open Source vs. Packaged Solution Option 4 – One Product Selection Only Option 5 – Multiple Product Selection Option 1 – Do Nothing This option would result in no or little change from the current situation. Information Services would have to upgrade or replace existing application / servers via other projects e.g. Podcaster Producer / CAM Miro project / content would remain on existing storage, formats etc. This would limit the existing services and therefore restrict any potential growth expected to be seen in the next 5 years. Recommendation - The Project Team believe that the ‘Do Nothing’ option would be the wrong option to take. The project discovery stage has identified needs within the University that are not currently catered for. Option 2 – Do Something This option offered the opportunity to address concerns through tweaking existing systems and processes. Feedback from review survey has there is scope for ‘quick win’ activity either via project or ‘business as usual’ routes to enhance and publicise existing services without any IT development. These activities could potentially take place now or run in parallel to any new developments over the next 2 years. This activity should be led by USD, and could be driven as a service enhancement and promotional activity. Areas where existing services or advice could be better targeted and promoted include: Assistance with changing formats to allow reuse of older materials such as VHS tapes and audio cassettes. Training for staff in creation and editing of appropriate quality video and multimedia content Extending options for live broadcast (webcast) services and recording of public events, e.g. research seminars and open days. Single point of contact and access to guidance on University policies re. data protection, rights management, etc. Better promotion of existing allied services e.g. Box of Broadcasts. Advice and support for selection of formats and integration with main delivery platforms.