The University of Northampton has announced its selection of the Jadu CMS content management system to upgrade its online presence. This will overcome bottlenecks and barriers currently preventing fast updating of online information and reduce the time spent by the Web Team training end users.
In addition, Jadu CMS will deliver a consistent branding and information architecture across the two main 'tiers' to The University of Northampton's online presence: a corporate site and numerous micro-sites that the schools and departments maintain themselves.
In specifying its CMS, The University of Northampton undertook a full OJEU tender process and selected Jadu CMS to replace Oracle Portal (and a bespoke PHP-based site).
The University of Northampton wanted a CMS that could be extended by its experienced PHP developers. The developer API was therefore of particular interest, while ease of use for end users was another critical factor in selecting Jadu.
Jadu CMS will also improve accessibility and offer collaborative features that the university requires. This includes discussion forums, image optimisation and web 2.0 capabilities. Steve Martin, Web Manager, The University of Northampton explains: "Our online presence is the first impression we make when it comes to prospective students, businesses, investors and potential staff so this is really an investment in our brand capital."
"However there are also clear operational benefits. Jadu CMS will improve the quality of the information on the website, reduce the time the Web Team spends troubleshooting and cut the need for training and re-training authors."
"We were impressed by the 'freshness' of Jadu and the attitude of the people we met. We want to work in partnership with Jadu to build an excellent website for The University of Northampton and also see the CMS develop with new functionality," adds Steve.
Suraj Kika, CEO of Jadu adds, "Jadu is very happy to be partnering with the University of Northampton in delivering a web site that will provide excellent customer service to all areas of the University. Establishing an effective website is critical to Higher Education Institutions in attracting and retaining students and is particularly important in the current economic climate. Jadu CMS provides a robust platform for rapid sharing and communication of knowledge and information between university staff, students and prospective students.
About Northampton University
The University of Northampton is dedicated to high quality higher education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, through taught courses and research. As Northamptonshire's only dedicated higher education institution, it is committed to the transfer of knowledge and technology to the community and aims to contribute to the cultural development of the region.
