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Alcatel-Lucent's Video-Enhanced Learning Solution for Higher Education
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The business of running a college or university is a competitive one. Remaining a viable member of the academic community means constantly evolving to be on the cutting edge of research and teaching, reaching new communities of students, and creating a dynamic student experience. Only then can one's institution draw the best talent to the campus, improving the flow of tuition, grants, endowments, and other funding sources that are the lifeblood of the operations. Understanding the challenges one is facing, Alcatel-Lucent has developed leading-edge technology solutions that create a powerful, multimedia learning environment for one's institution.
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