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After IT Solutions completes a custom application on behalf of a Department or Group, extensive testing is required to ensure that the application both functions as desired and has the look and feel wanted.

IT Solutions assists in evaluating enterprise business application integration needs and ensuring the solution approach will fulfill the requested needs. This service can be requested whenever there is a need for integrating enterprise business applications which usually means accessing source data, transforming the data, and providing target data into a target system.

Sometimes off-the-shelf software cannot meet the unique and complex requirements of a department, group, or business organization. TWU’s team of experienced developers and project coordinators can help, whether the need is a minor adjustment to existing software or the implementation of a major system.

Enterprise Applications teams support third-party application integration for student information systems. Examples of software include Canvas and Hobson's Connect.

TWU provides Google Suite for Education which includes the Sites application.

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption secures websites, intranets, extranets, and other server-based applications.

Use of a “virtual private network” application creates a secure, encrypted communication channel over the Internet that effectively connects the user’s computer directly to the TWU network.

The Business Applications team support third-party application integration for several academic departments and business offices. Examples of software include CourseLeaf, OnBase,Terminal4, and TerraDotta.

Shibboleth is the authentication system that enables access to web applications via single sign-on. Portal ID account holders use Shibboleth to gain access to these resources.

Colleague is the software package that houses the University’s information in areas that include processing of student applications and registration, scheduling of classes, assisting in financial aid processing, processing of payment of tuition and fees, reporting grades and transcripts, and more.

Canvas is a web-based application which allows instructors to put class materials on the Internet. It provides a variety of tools to facilitate teaching and learning. The basic tools used in a Canvas course include a syllabus, learning materials (documents, videos, etc.), discussions, calendar, inbox and notifications, announcements, grades, quizzes, and assignments. All academic courses taught at TWU use Canvas.

In accordance with the Office of Human Resources’ alternative work policy, URP 05.620 Alternative Work Arrangements for Staff Employees, employees shall utilize University-provided computers. IT Solutions maintains and supports University-owned computing devices, addressing lifecycle upgrades and application of security patches.

Use this service to request approval for utilizing personally-owned computers for telecommuting.

Technology can provide hosting services for University colleagues who want to operate their equipment in a secure, centrally-managed data center.

TWU Technology works with faculty on custom software solutions, particularly to innovate in areas such as assessment.

The TWU DBAs support Oracle and Microsoft SQL databases for the TWU community.