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TUT goes mobile

Staff Writer
By Staff Writer, ITWeb
Johannesburg, 14 Jan 2013

Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) students now have mobile access to academic and financial information, thanks to ITS Holdings.

The company, which specialises in business and technology solutions, has developed ITS Mobile, a range of mobile applications that give TUT students access to relevant data on tablets, smartphones and other cellphones.

Among the information that can be accessed are exam timetables, exam results, registration information, admission status, financial statements and financial aid information.

The university agreed to be the pilot site for the testing of the new software, said ITS. The system was launched at the university to a pilot group of students before the end of the 2012 academic year, enabling them to make use of the service to access their exam results and other information.

"The application was thoroughly tested by a team of seven TUT staff members from the enrolment and residence department, assessment management department, student debtors department, and financial aid department, who will be making use of the system extensively," said TUT's Jeanette Moloya.

"These divisions are all happy that the system is now ready to go live to the wider student community.

"Most students have access to these technologies and ITS Mobile makes use of mediums of communication that will appeal to students.

"It is also much faster than the postal system, making it an efficient and reliable way for students to access their information," said Moloya.

TUT will be the first institution to go live on the application in SA, said ITS.

"ITS has partnered with two well-known companies with specific expertise in the area of mobile applications in order to bring this offering to market quickly," said ITS MD Derick Jordaan.

Android, Apple and BlackBerry smartphone and tablet users will be able to download the CampusEAI-developed apps in order to access their student data remotely, said ITS.

FoneWorx is supplying the mobile technology that enables non-smartphone users to access their student data.

"We are very excited to be part of this project. It aims to really make life easier for all our students. With this technological application, we hope to reduce and finally eliminate the long queues for enquiries at the university," concluded deputy vice-chancellor Isaac Tlhabadira.

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