The Cloud Computing
Model
In conjunction with Google, ACOT provides all it's students and
staff with a sophisticated suite of online tools.
This
partnership enables ACOT to leverage the infrastructure of Google and stay up
to date with their latest innovations that allow our users unprecedented levels
of communication and real-time collaboration.
Google
Apps is a we based service platform that enables ACOT's staff
and students to collaborate and communicate more effectively. This
'cloud
computing model' includes the following simple to use applications,
available from any internet connection with any device:
Start
Page – Preview your email, docs and calendar, add gadgets and search
the web all from one place.
Google
Apps Email - personalised email account @acot.vic.edu.au,
6.5 gigs of email storage, excellent spam protection, and mobile access.
Google
Docs – Create and share documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
Google
Calendar – Arrange meetings, set schedules, and publish event information.
Google
Talk – Instant message with co-workers and make PC-to-PC voice calls
for free.
Google
Sites – One-stop sharing for all types of team information