This is the UOC's e-learning solution in an Application Service Provider*. The supra-campus is currently hosting users, companies, universities, and training operators.

It offers a complete and personalised solution: in e-learning, the supra-campus as an Application Service Provider (ASP) is a collection of integrated applications and services. In addition to the Virtual Campus product, it also provides everything a student needs in order to access from a distance the virtual environment and to receive quality training. The student need not worry about the computing infrastructure or about additional services.

The supracampus was launched at the UOC in 1995 with the aim of providing a virtual environment for on-line learning and services for the University's students, and later for the students in the various distance-training initiatives and UOC projects.

Data centre
CO: Connection
Design, configuration, Web and software support.
Different connections systems for various needs.
Guaranteed safety and availability.

SIS: Systems
Server design and management, storage, base software, and databases.

OPE: Operation
Management and monitoring of the network and systems.
7x24 Service.

AD: Administration
Applications administration, servers, databases, base software, network, etc.
Back-up copies service.

Services
CS: Consultancy
Assessment of the pedagogical model and development guidelines for training activities.

IN: Integration - Adaptation
Integration and adaptation of applications.
Design of the interface in the virtual environment.

FO: Training
Training of trainers, managers and virtual authors.

OE: Educational Operation
Remote management of users and of the various virtual spaces and services.

AJ: Computer Help
Online and telephone help for users.

IC, IG, IP: Applications
Educational Intranet
Telematic Academic Management
Continuing Education Academic Management
Resource organiser of the Virtual Library

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Advantages

		Saving of implementation time.
		Saving of money in hardware infrastructure, in software, and in telecommunications.
		Evolution of the model and of UOC-guaranteed technology.
		Minimum investment if there is an increase in the number of users, and guaranteed scalability.
		Fast launch and application updates.
		High security level for data and infrastructures.
		Reduction in attention paid to the technological system, which allows for a greater amount of time to be devoted to the institution's core business.
		Customised and personalised solutions offered for each need.