Building Block/PowerLinks Integration + LAMS Hosting

For those institutions that want to have the LAMS V2 software integrated with their Blackboard server (V7 and CE 6 & Vista) there is now a solution. LAMS International is pleased to offer several comprehensive integration packages that complement your existing Blackboard Learning SystemTM. LAMS International can provide a hosted LAMS server that runs along with your Blackboard Learning System with full support on the LAMS server. This solution will deliver Blackboard and LAMS over the internet seamlessly.

All you need to do is have an existing Blackboard Learning system installed then select the option from the following table that meets your needs and we will get you started in a matter of days. Each of our hosted solution comes standard with the following components:

  • Power
  • Internet connection and traffic management
  • Service OS maintenance, updates, Anti-Virus updates, etc
  • Firewall
  • LAMS application management
  • LAMS software updates
  • Hosting Helpdesk

Alternatively, if you plan to have both LAMS and Blackboard integrated and installed on your own server then our professional staff can provide you with complete technical support to get it all up and running. LAMS International will liaise closely with your technical staff to complete the integration to ensure a flawless start to the LAMS experience. For pricing details of Blackboard/PowerLinks Integration + LAMS technical support please click here

Features and Benefits of Integration + LAMS Hosting

Feature Benefit

Managed Service

Your LAMS server is managed in a dedicated data centre with high bandwidth capacity and redundancy systems ensuring fast and reliable service

Supported by LAMS specialists

At LAMS International we have the specialists who understand how to get the best performance from your LAMS server.

Automated upgrades

This guarantees that you get the latest version of the software as soon as it is released.

Backup services

Automated backup gives you peace of mind that your data is always maintained and instantly recoverable in the event of a server failure.

Usage Review

LAMS International uses bespoke monitoring and recording tools to ensure that the performance of your service is always maintained. Through our regular reviews we can recommend ways in which to increase the delivery of LAMS to your organisation.

 

Service Summary

 

Starter Integration Package

Enterprise Integration Package

Platform

   

LAMS version

Latest (V2)

Latest (V2)

Maximum number of users

1,500

Unlimited

Server specifications

   

Dedicated or Shared server

Shared

Dedicated

Hard disk Space

5GB

70GB

Allocated RAM

1GB

8GB

Maximum bandwidth per month

20GB

50GB

Additional traffic costs

$0.15 per MB

$0.10 per MB

Software

   

System Integration

Bb PowerLink or Bb Building Block

Bb PowerLink or Bb Building Block

Backup of LAMS

Daily/Monthly

Daily/Monthly

LAMS software upgrades

Free

Free

Tech Support and Incident Management

   

Initial technical setup support

up to 2 days

up to 5 days

Support access (see Note 5)

Email only

Email and telephone (8-6x5)

Hours of technical support (per year)

10

20

Number of organisation contacts (for support)

2

4

Typical max time to first response (business hours)

6 hours

4 hours

Education Support

   

Support Access (see Note 5)

Email only

Email and telephone (8-6x5)

Assistance from LAMS International for joining and using the LAMS Community (includes newsletter, tips and tricks, etc.)

Yes

Yes

User Manual

Online

Online & Printed

Sequence Templates

10

10

Assistance from LAMS International in using Self-paced Training (on-line courseware)

Yes

Yes

Contract

   

Duration

12 months

12 months

Pricing

   

AUD – (Australia/rest of world)

$4,500 (see note 3)

$15,000 (see note 3)

 

Notes:

  1. All contracts commence once the funds have been received and cleared.
  2. Pricing is quoted without any local taxes included. These may be levied depending on location.
  3. If your organisation is domiciled in Australia, a GST amount of 10% will be added to the cost
  4. LAMS is provided with the integration link to the BlackBoard learning management systems.
  5. Support is currently provided between 8am and 6pm Australian Eastern Standard Time. Other time zones may be supported in due course.
  6. Additional technical support can be purchased at $800 ex GST per day.
  7. A first time setup fee of AUD$200 (+GST) will apply to Building Block/PowerLinks Integration + LAMS Hosting packages.

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