IT Systems Online Student Practical Platform
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The University of Canberra is seeking to procure an Online Student Practical Platform to replace its current Azure Lab Services platform, which is due for retirement. Purpose The University requires a replacement solution that provides students and staff with secure, reliable, and scalable access to virtual laboratory environments, as the existing Azure Lab Services platform is due for retirement. Scope The scope includes: Provision of an online student practical platform to replace the current Azure Lab Services platform Secure, reliable, and scalable access to virtual laboratory environments for students and staff Integration with existing University systems and infrastructure Support for current teaching and learning requirements Flexibility to accommodate future teaching and learning needs
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