iPhone software connects with Exchange servers
July 21, 2008 by admin
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The new iPhone 2.0 software that Apple released July 11 will enable Purdue faculty and staff iPhone devices to have connectivity to the Exchange servers.
Purdue faculty and staff can now connect to Purdue Exchange servers with their iPhone 3Gs.
Once version 2.0 software is installed and properly configured on an iPhone, there is some specific information needed to successfully connect to the Exchange server. In addition to providing manual configurations for PAL 2.0 and Exchange, Desktop Computing Services will provide some automatic iPhone configurations for PAL 2.0, the Cisco VPN, and Exchange. Details are linked from the Desktop Computing Services Web page: http://www.itap.purdue.edu/help/support/desktop/iPhone.cfm. Desktop Computing Services also will provide support and troubleshooting for any devices covered by a service agreement.
Users of the new iPhone 3G will be able to download and connect to the Internet at a faster rate than with previous models.
“3G service is currently not available from AT&T in the Lafayette area, so the faster cellular data connection speed will really not be seen immediately,” says Scott Ksander, executive director for networks and security at ITaP. “However, AT&T has informed Purdue that the 3G service will be available in this area starting in September.”
The iPhone 3G works as a phone, as an audio player, and as a connection to the Internet and e-mail. Gary Rantz, director of Desktop Computing Services, says, “Some features of the iPhone 3G might not be reimbursed by Purdue, depending on the needs of departments.” Users can check with department administrators to find out whether text messaging or video streaming features are eligible expenses.
Purdue faculty and staff can get 20 percent off AT&T service plans for iPhone 3G devices. They can register for the discount on iPhone 3G wireless services when purchasing the device at AT&T retail stores. The iPhone 3G went on sale July 11. To find a local, authorized AT&T store, go to http://www.wireless.att.com/find-a-store/. Details are provided at the ITaP Shopping Web page, http://www.itap.purdue.edu/shopping/ATT.
Discount on AT&T service plan extends to new iPhone 3G
July 15, 2008 by admin
Filed under Purdue News
Discounts for the new iPhone 3G are now included in the AT&T service plans for Purdue University staff, employees and students.
AT&T began offering a 20 percent discount on June 1 on regular basic plans for cellular phones and personal digital assistants including Blackberries. The offer also will include the monthly voice and data plans for the iPhone 3G as of Friday, July 11. The university discount will not apply to equipment purchases of either the 8 GB or 16 GB iPhone 3G devices.
Users of the new iPhone 3G will be able to download and connect to the Internet at a faster rate than with previous models.
The discounts are available to those at the West Lafayette campus and Purdue’s Calumet, Fort Wayne and North Central campuses. The discounts do not apply to equipment upgrades and cannot be used with other offers, but Purdue students and employees with existing AT&T plans may be eligible.
“We realize how important it is - especially for students - to be connected and save money at the same time,” said Gerry McCartney, Purdue’s vice president for information technology and chief information officer.
Purdue students and employees can register for the discount on iPhone 3G wireless services when purchasing the device at AT&T retail stores. The iPhone 3G goes on sale Friday (July 11). To find a local, authorized AT&T store, go to http://www.wireless.att.com/find-a-store/. Purdue students and employees can register for the AT&T discount on other wireless services through the ITaP Shopping Web page, http://www.itap.purdue.edu/shopping/ATT. Those receiving an AT&T discount must have a valid Purdue e-mail address and the appropriate Foundation Account Number. For students, that is 2523574. For employees, it is 2016767.