MTU Kerry Campus computer facilities

In the University 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 MTU Kerry Campus

MTU Kerry Campus 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 MTU Kerry Campus 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
• John Turner - Computer Technician
• Sean O Mahony - Computer Technician
• Yvonne Lyons - Computer Technician
• John Griffin - Computer Technician

MTU Kerry Campus Local Area Network

The University 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 MTU Kerry Campus's network, with server storage and an Institute email address. The MTU Kerry Campus 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 6TB.

Software in use at MTU Kerry Campus :

• Specialised Packages
  Statistics - SPSS
  Accounting / Business - Sage Line 50
  NVivo
  TypeQuick
  EndNote
  iHoteligence
  Kitman
  Protel
  Viasinc 
  
  Project Management - MS Project, Primavera
  
  Software Development- Visual Studio 
  Android Studio 
  Jira
  3D Studio Max
  Eclipse
  System Architect
  Prolog
  IntelliJ
  Bootstrap / JQuery
  WebSphere
  GameSalad Creator
  Unity
  Netbeans
  Junit
  Oracle VirtualBox
  Scratch
  Oracle Big Data Lite
  MongoDB / CouchDB
  SmartGit
  TortoiseGit
  Oracle VirtualBox
  Windows Azure
  Packetizer
  Python
  Processing
  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
  PostgreSQL
  MySQL
  Microsoft SQL Server

• Multimedia
  Adobe Photoshop CC
  Adobe InDesign CC
  Adobe Premiere / Encore CC
  Adobe Illustrator CC
  Adobe Flash CC
  Adobe Dreamweaver CC
  Adobe After Effects CC
  Adobe Soundbooth CC
  Adobe Audition CC
  Adobe Story
  Ableton Live with Max
  Stop Motion Pro
  ToonBoom Harmony / StoryBoard Pro
  Apple Final Cut Studio

• WWW 
  Adobe Dreamweaver
  Blackboard
  Respondus & Studymate

HeaNet

MTU Kerry Campus 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 MTU Kerry Campus have access to the Internet to aid their studies. This network is used for Video Conferencing, academic & administrative purposes including the delivery of some of our MIS applications.