Pharos for Departments
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Cisco VoIP System for Departments
This spring IT is introducing a new phone system to the Biola campus based on Cisco’s Voice over IP (VoIP) technology. The new phone system includes Cisco VoIP handsets and voicemail. These phones have already been purchased by the university for you and your team. The new phone system also brings many new features, including the option to use the Cisco Jabber app for calling from your computer.
The Purchasing and IT departments are in the process of installing a new print management system called Pharos. Pharos provides Biola with the latest technology for printing, copying, scanning, and faxing, allowing us to fully use our campus resources, as well as upgrade devices to add more features than before. These features will be available to faculty, staff, and students through a unified system deployed campus-wide.
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Save Money - Using a print management system in conjunction with a Konica Minolta MFP provides cost savings. (See "Dollars and Sense" below.)
Dollars and Sense
Expanding the use of Konica Minolta MFP devices on campus will reduce the cost of printing and copying for the University. Below is an example based on last year's printing at Biola.
| Type | Description | Cost | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser | B&W Print Job | $25,000 | |
| Laser | Color Print Job | $120,000 | |
| Konica Minolta | B&W Print Job | $15,000 | $10,000 |
| Konica Minolta | Color Print Job | $95,000 | $25,000 |
Based on a conservative estimate of 1 million prints.
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Project Calendar
View the Project Calendar to see our Pharos deployment schedule.
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