XIM Digital University
Creating the first digital university of India has been a rich experience for all involved. It is an instrument for providing 21st-century IT-enabled learning, research, teaching, writing and communicating the experience of a learning community, the XIM University.
INAUGURATION OF XIM DIGITAL UNIVERSITY
Inauguration of the XIM Digital University formerly know as Xavier Digital University was held on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the new campus.
Shri Pradeep Maharathy, Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries & Animal Resources and Dr. Arun Kumar Sahoo, Hon’ble Minister of Panchayati Raj & Law, Govt. of Odisha were present during the inaugural function of the XIM Digital University.
XIM Digital University has been formed to cater new innovation and invention. New Data Center was created with high performing blade Server. Four new Labs were set up with 300 PCs.
The leased line raw bandwidth capacity was upgraded to 200 MBPS at Old Campus in order to cater to the growing needs of faculty and students. New Campus was connected with 100MBPS leased line with fiber optic. Web server and Wi-Fi access points were installed at student hostels.
XIM University IT Infrastructure:
Moving forward on the XIM University’s vision of a Digital University, the educational infrastructure during the year was further strengthened with IT resources and supporting technology. The Computer Resource Centers(CRC) at XIM University provided the backbone support to the University’s academic activities, embraced technology to an extent very few of its peers have done.
The highlights of the computing facilities are the following:
- This year the Computer Resource Centers further strengthened its IT infrastructure and services. The University’s 24/7 wi-fi campus was upgraded with 355 Mbps leased lines.
- IT security was emphasized through implementing enhanced security features for the Datacenters at both locations: establishment of DMZ zones and server migration, implementation of MAC Authentication solution for enhanced security of devices, deployment of the Microsoft Campus license, allowing students to download secure software via MS Azure, Firewall policy and Group mail policy reformulation and setting up a new secure email service through Zimbra.
- XIM University is part of the University Alliance Program of SAP and has access to SAP ERP and BW systems. New courses are being offered leveraging the SAP software. The University has also acquired Clementine data mining software from SPSS. Additionally, the in-house preparatory Academic Information System (HIBISCUS), including the Admission entrance exam X-GMT and the Examination On-Line (EOL), and the on-line Faculty application process are hosted and managed by the CRC.
- The 10G Backbone Network Infrastructure work carried out by IBM supporting Juniper Networks devices for data and Astra (previously Ericson) for Digital voice(VOIP) devices, was further upgraded to meet the growing needs of the University’s new schools and digital initiatives.
The current computing facilities of the University includes the following:
- 12 Servers based on Windows and Linux
- More than 1000 Work Stations / Notebook PCs
- More than 100 Software Packages
- Video conferencing facilities and CCTV surveillance across the campus
- Each hostel room connected with LAN and Wi-Fi
- Campus LAN connecting all PCs with fibre optic backbone
- Wireless Hotspots throughout the campus