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Press Releases  Pearson Digital Learning and Edustructures Bring SIF Compliance to Leading Student Information System SASIxp™ Program Component Allows for Secure, Seamless Interaction and Standards-based Data Sharing Amongst a Variety of Software Applications Mesa, Ariz. — Dec.15, 2003 — Pearson Digital Learning today announced the availability of the Schools Interoperability Framework (SIF) Agent for its SASIxp™ student information system. With this “SIF Agent,” SASIxp is the largest, most comprehensive school administrative system to comply with the recently launched SIF Compliance Program, allowing it to effectively and securely interact and share information with diverse software programs. “Pearson Digital Learning has been a leading participant in the SIF movement from the very beginning,” said Kelly Goodrich, vice president of marketing. “Seamless data sharing between various programs will allow school systems to streamline operations through more efficient information management and increased data accuracy. Educators have the confidence of knowing that SASIxp, already the most widely used student information system on the market, with the SIF Agent, will now work with any other SIF compliant software without requiring any special programming or adjustments.” Developed by Utah-based Edustructures, the leading SIF development and integration company, the SIF Agent for SASIxp can be installed on a single central server or locally at each SASIxp server. It regularly checks for database changes and sends any changes to a SIF Zone Integration Server (ZIS) where they are dispersed to other SIF-enabled applications, as appropriate, in real-time. A single agent is able to service an entire school district. The Pearson Digital Learning/Edustructures partnership will provide
users of both companies’ products increased assurance that
their products are designed and tested to work well together. Pearson
Digital Learning also selected Edustructures, a market leader in
ZIS development as well, to provide SIF integration and related
support services to SASIxp customers. Schools must acquire an agent
for each application that will participate in their SIF Zone (the
grouping of SIF-related software applications). About the Schools Interoperability Framework The Schools Interoperability Framework (SIF) is a nonprofit organization
driven by K-12 education technology providers and users to revolutionize
the management and accessibility of data within schools, school
districts, and states. SIF will enable diverse applications to
interact and share data efficiently, reliably, and securely, regardless
of the platform hosting the applications. SIF has united over 120
education technology providers, school districts, state departments
of education, and the U.S. Department of Education in an unprecedented
effort to give teachers more time to do what they do best: teach.
For further information, visit http://www.sifinfo.org. About Edustructures The education industry’s first independent SIF application
integrator, Edustructures develops comprehensive application integration
solutions built upon the Schools Interoperability Framework (SIF)
standard for K-12 school districts and state Departments of Education.
Edustructures is the first company dedicated to delivering a truly
independent enterprise application integration platform built on
the SIF standard. Through its SIFWorks® technology platform,
comprehensive professional services, and business relationships
with technology providers and educators, Edustructures connects
the systems that power education. Contact Steve Curtis, president,
edustructures.com at scurtis@edustructures.com or
1-877-790-1261 ext. 912, or visit www.edustructures.com About Pearson Digital Learning Working side by side with educators for over 40 years, Pearson Digital Learning is the leader in proven, comprehensive technologies for preK-12 education. Our mission is to provide innovative, research-based digital learning solutions that elevate the art and science of teaching, and inspire children to reach their greatest potential. Reaching more than 20 million students annually, our products include: the SuccessMaker® Enterprise and NovaNET® educational courseware; the KnowledgeBox® digital learning system; Concert™ solution for integrated instructional management, and SASIxp™ student information system. Pearson Digital Learning is also the exclusive distributor for the Waterford Early Reading Program™ and Waterford Early Math & Science™, adaptive computer-based instruction developed by the Waterford Institute. Pearson Digital Learning is part of Pearson
Education (NYSE: PSO), the world’s leading integrated
education company. Contact Matt Murphy, Corporate Communications Manager |
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