DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Teradata, a division of NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), today announced the launch of the Teradata University Network, a comprehensive on-line educational resource for global university professors who teach classes on data warehousing, database management and other related technology courses.
"Teradata University Network on-line learning has been designed by professors to meet the specialized academic needs of professors," said Dr. Hugh Watson, chair of the Department of Management Information Systems, University of Georgia, and senior director for Teradata University Network. "Data warehouse technology and supporting business applications, such as customer relationship management (CRM), are changing the way companies do business. It is critical that MIS professors keep current so they can design curriculum and materials that teach our students about the powerful, enabling technologies."
Professors will have access to a comprehensive on-line learning community that includes a library with course syllabi, white papers, presentations and case studies. The academic message board allows professors to communicate with colleagues on specific topics of interest and the chat rooms offer hosted chats on technology topics. A range of virtual classes are available via recorded webcasts.
"The Teradata University Network further exemplifies Teradata's commitment to the academic community," said Alan Chow, vice president and general manager, Teradata development division. "Because of the importance of the academic community, we want to empower professors by sharing our insights and professional experiences, in addition to case studies, interactive discussions and demonstrations."
Teradata University Network provides professors from around the globe immediate access to education resources. For time-sensitive professors, the materials are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. One of the most powerful aspects of the network is the access to knowledgeable Teradata professionals worldwide. It offers an in-depth world-class learning experience that can adapt and grow to the learning needs of professors.
About Teradata Division
Teradata, a division of NCR Corporation, offers powerful analytical solutions that help businesses drive growth. Teradata solutions include the Teradata database, and analytical applications for customer relationship management, operations and financial management, business performance management and e-business. To learn more about Teradata Division and its solutions, go to http://www.Teradata.com .
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a leader in providing Relationship Technology? solutions to customers worldwide. NCR's Relationship Technology solutions include the Teradata(R) database and analytical applications such as customer relationship management (CRM) and demand chain management, store automation systems and automated teller machines (ATMs). The company's business solutions are built on the foundation of its long-established industry knowledge and consulting expertise, value-adding software, global customer support services, a complete line of consumable and media products, and leading edge hardware technology. NCR employs 33,300 in more than 100 countries, and is a component stock of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. More information about NCR and its solutions may be found at www.ncr.com .
NCR and Teradata are trademarks or registered trademarks of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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