The long term recommendation for video network management is that a centralized switching center, supported by DIS, be established for the State of Arkansas. The task group is therefore committed to support the efforts of that department. After discussion, the group chose instead to immediately pursue the development of the DIS-based state video network center. Startup is targeted to be complete by the beginning of the fall semester 1999. Issue - Several systems within the state do not conform to the standards set forth in the State Plan.
Standards establish how two codecs communicate.
Accepted standards have evolved during the last two years to allow conformity. Recommendation - The technology task force recommends that the UA System convert to the standards as put forth in the State Plan, upgrading equipment that does not currently conform and purchasing only new equipment that meets standards. Conversion by non-compliant installations will be completed the weekend of May 17. Recommendation - Cooperating agreements between UA campuses should be developed to standardize compressed video fee structures. This issue was referred to the policy task force since it dealt with fee structures and not technology.