The Government has offered Australia's three mobile operators, and vividwireless, renewal of their existing spectrum allocated on 15 year licences in the late 90s and early 2000s at set prices, while the Government expects to rake in $3 billion.
"Ease of manageability was identified as a key factor contributing to
Microsoft’s selection and Windows 7 was noted as having features that
will assist in addressing key criteria, such as direct access, wireless
capabilities, improved battery life, system management and an
application locker, which is designed to minimise unauthorised
downloads.
"Windows is also a familiar interface for teachers,
students, parents and IT administrators, which will assist in the
implementation and training aspect of the roll-out and help to
ultimately lower total cost of ownership.
"In addition, Microsoft was chosen for its flexible and manageable
approach to fleet management, deployment, software updates, security,
and protection for the large number of new laptops.
"Today’s announcement concludes a thorough evaluation process conducted
by the NSW DET to identify the hardware and software platforms that
provide the best environment for teaching and gives students the
necessary tools for learning and life.
"Moreover, with thousands of education focused software developers in
Australia and around the world, the NSW Government will, through such
development channels, have access to a rich variety of learning
software products that are designed to run on the Microsoft platform.
Further, Microsoft support is also available through its 14,000 strong
Microsoft partner community in Australia."
“We’re looking forward to rolling out Windows laptops to our schools
across NSW and are pleased with Microsoft’s innovative and flexible
approach to software licensing and support,” said Stephen Wilson, chief
information officer, New South Wales Department of Education and
Training.
“Microsoft’s solution is closely aligned with the New South
Wales Government’s digital education priorities."
“We’ve also found Microsoft’s platform to be ideal for learning and
development and are confident that it is the best platform to accompany
our children through today’s education system,” added Wilson.
The Microsoft products included in the NSW DET’s existing volume licensing agreement include:
Windows Vista Enterprise Upgrade
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