University of Glamorgan GTi
Contact Details: |
Pam Voisey - gti@glam.ac.uk, 01443 482670 |
Type of Project: |
Existing site. On site located away from main campuses. |
Start/End Date: |
GTi was established in 1999 by Dr Lynne Gornall as the 'Graduate Teleworking Initiative'. At the time of JISC infoNet's visit, GTi had recently (November 2010) moved across Navigation Park at Abercynon and scaled down its physical space from larger premises (2000 sq ft) to smaller office space in the Valleys Innovation Centre. The move was as a result of the University of Glamorgan taking the strategic decision to formally partner with Venture Wales to relocate Glamorgan's Graduate Incubator facility (GTi) to Venture Wales' premises. |
What technology is being used and how is it being used?
GTi is wireless enabled.
Telephones are VOIP (voice over internet protocol) over broadband. One business is a telecoms provider so non-geographical calls are routed through that company's facilities.
The telephone service available at GTi includes a messaging facility that converts messages to wav files that are then emailed to people so that they can be picked up via email, for extra convenience.
G-Blog (aka The Listening Zone) is a blogging site initially set up as part of the JISC funded project 'The Trialling of Collaborative Online Tools for BCE'. Managed by GTi, It is used to facilitate interactions between the University of Glamorgan, regional small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and GTi.
How does the technology add value?
A number of the client businesses are internet based and involve the sharing of information internationally so the availability of robust and predictable technology platforms is vital for sustainability.
G-Blog enables expertise with the University, SMEs and GTi to be easily mobilised.
