ITT computer facilities

In the Institute between the North & South Campuses there are 28 Computer Laboratories, which have the following computer facilities:

• Unix/Linux Laboratories (NC)
• Apple Mac Pro Laboratories (NC)
• Pentium Laboratories (SC / NC)
• Multimedia Laboratories (NC)
• CAD Laboratories (SC)
• Computer Based Training Laboratories (SC / NC)
• Language Laboratories (SC / NC)
• Networking & Software Development Laboratories (NC)

All labs run the latest software versions, are fully networked and all are connected to the Internet.

Other facilities include:

• eduroam
• Video Conferencing Facilities (NC / SC)
• Technology Enhanced Classrooms (NC / SC)
• IP Telephony (NC)

The Internet at ITT

IT Tralee is connected to HeaNet, Ireland’s National Education and Research Network, via a 1Gb ATM (gigabit) connection with another resilient 1Gb connection which enables true broadband connectivity. This is the first broadband research and development network of its kind in the country. All students in ITT have access to the Internet to aid their studies. Projects for the service include permanent E-Mail for life for registered student, Video Conferencing for debating, meetings and guest lectures from other IT's as well as delivery of some MIS applications over the network.

Computer Services Helpdesk

The Computer Services Department is responsible for the maintenance of the Institute's 1200+ computers and laptops in addition to printers, projections systems, network, communication systems, desktop and network applications etc. A Helpdesk is located close to the student labs to provide assistance when required. The following are currently the staff of the Computer Services Department:

• Andrew Quirke - IT Manager
• Moira Lynch- Helpdesk Co-ordinator
• Chris Bradshaw - Computer Technician
• Padraig Dineen - Computer Technician
• Mary Harty - Computer Technician
• PJ O'Shea - Computer Technician
• Declan Quirke - Computer Technician
• Margaret O'Grady - Computer Technician
• Michael Leane - Computer Technician
• Pio Boyle - Computer Technician
• Neil MacKay - Computer Technician
• Donal O'Connor - Computer Technician
• Brendan Courtney - Computer Technician
• Bernard McElligott - Computer Technician 

ITT Local Area Network

The Institute has invested significantly in recent years to ensure that its local area network remains at the leading edge of technology. This ensures that all students have a secure account on ITT's network, with server storage and an Institute email address. The ITT network is based on a structured cabling infrastructure with a Gigabit Ethernet backbone and is partitioned into student and staff VLANs. Currently our Backbone on the state-of-the-art North Campus is running at 720GB.

Software in use at IT Tralee :

• Specialised Packages
  Statistics - SPSS
  
  Accounting / Business
  Sage Line 50
  Sage QuickPay
  The Big Red Book
  TypeQuick
  ARES
  Protel
  Galileo 
  
  Project Management - MS Project, Primavera
  
  Software Development- Visual Studio .Net & 2010
  Borland Enterprise Server & JBuilder
  OrbixWeb
  3D Studio Max
  Eclipse
  System Architect
  Prolog
  Rational Rose
  Cape Clear Products
  Rational XDE Developer Plus
  MyPHP
  Apache Tomcat

• Engineering
  Autocad
  Autodesk Inventor
  ISIS Illustrator
  BuildSoft
  Quickroute
  Electronics Workbench
  Archibus
  Estate Master
  Cato Pro
  Pythagoras
  Construction Expert
  Specification Manager
  Estimate
  SAND (structural analysis and design)
  Lead Consultant
  Pro-Engineer
  ArcView
  MRP

• Databases
  ORACLE
  ObjectStore
  MySQL
  Microsoft SQL Server

• Multimedia
  Adobe Photoshop CS5
  Adobe InDesign CS5
  Adobe Premiere CS5
  Adobe Illustrator CS5
  Adobe Flash CS5
  Adobe Dreamweaver CS5
  Adobe After Effects CS5
  Adobe Soundbooth CS5
  Adobe Encore CS5
  Adobe Audition
  Adobe Framemaker
  Adobe Director 11
  Adobe Pagemaker
  Quark Express
  Apple Final Cut Studio 3

• WWW 
  Adobe Dreamweaver
  Blackboard/WebCT
  MS FrontPage/SharePoint Designer
  Respondus & Studymate

HeaNet

IT Tralee is connected to HeaNet, Ireland’s National Education and Research Network, via a 1Gb ATM (gigabit) connection with another resilient 1Gb connection which enables true broadband connectivity. This is the first broadband research and development network of its kind in the country. All students in ITT have access to the Internet to aid their studies. Projects for the service include permanent E-Mail for life for registered student, Video Conferencing for debating, meetings and guest lectures from other IT's as well as delivery of some MIS applications over the network.