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University Automation System
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Introduction
''' A UAS or University Automation system is a single integrated software system designed specifically for educational institutes solving all its needs like General Administration, Learning management, email, group mailing, file storing, news and events, directory service, alumni networking, placement cell, e-learning, distance education, course resources, online communities, human resource etc. UAS is comparatively a new concept and few companies provide such solutions. Some are SaaS (Software as a service) based other are sold as stand alone packages. The advantage with SaaS based system is that it eliminates the need for setting up servers and data centers, thus saving massive infrastructure costs.

Background
University automation dates back to the days when colleges started adapting to software for basic functions like accounting or library management. But with the growing number of students in various universities and their growing diversity institutions were looking for more solutions. To cater to this, companies started providing solutions for e-learning these were called LMSs or Learning Management Systems. A learning management system (LMS) is software for delivering, tracking and managing training/education. LMSs range from systems for managing training/educational records to software for distributing courses over the Internet and offering features for online collaboration.

UAS is the latest solution that has taken university automation to its final goal.

Characteristics
UAS encapsulates all the features of an LMS, an ERP and the entire communication system. It solves the problem of integration of various software and eliminates the need for multiple data entries. It caters to all the administrative, teaching, learning, communication functions of educational organizations ranging from the organization’s website to email hosting for all affiliates. It takes care of all the needs of a university holistically. Following are some modules that a UAS provides:-

•   Student Registration

•   Faculty Registration

•   Staff Registration

•   Course Registration

•   Seat Management

•   Grading

•   Automated Time Table Management

•   News and Events Service

•   Web Content Management System

•   Online Course Resources (Syllabus, Lectures, Presentations, Audio, Videos, Notes)

•   Announcements

•   Online Assignment delivery, tracking, submission and grading

•   Directory Service

•   Email

•   Group Mailing System

•   File Storage space

•   Distance learning tools

•   Hostel Management

•   Library Management

•   Fee Management

•   Accounts Management

•   Human Resource Management System (HRMS)

•   Inventory Management

•   Transportation Management System

•   Payroll Management

Solution Providers
One of the first and most prominent UAS providers is Meros Corporation; an Ireland based Software Company, with its product CAPPUCCINO.

Notable University Automation Systems
•   Cappuccino