Information Technology Resource Center (ITRC)

Beaconhouse National University has a state-of-the-art Information Technology Resource Center (ITRC) that provides computing facilities across the campus. The Center is responsible for maintaining technical facilities in the academic as well as administrative blocks at the Tarogil Campus.

The ITRC team at BNU comprises of some of the most competent IT professionals who are always ready to address any computer or technical concerns that the students, faculty members and other staff might have. Some of the major functions of Information Technology Resource Center include:

• Implementing innovative and efficient technology infrastructures.
• Setting up and maintaining computer and multimedia labs.
• Providing high speed internet connection across the campus including the library, cafeteria, and central courtyard.
• Developing customized software to ensure smooth flow of University's day-to-day tasks.
• Facilitating the students, faculty and staff at BNU by providing them tech support.

• Achievements

  • Information Technology Resource Center has successfully established a Data Center at BNU Tarogil Campus that comprises of high-end equipment and hardware.
  • The Center has launched a web based service for BNU employees called HRIS (Human Resource Information System).
  • ITRC has launched an Online Admission System to enhance the admissions process at the University.
  • The Center is providing backend support for all the web based properties owned by BNU.

• Services

  ITRC offers top of the line IT services to facilitate the students, faculty and staff at Beaconhouse National University. These are comparable to the best IT services a university can offer. New features and services are continuously developed to further the University's academic and research missions.

  The ITRC team develops and maintains services that not only support the academic departments but also enhance the performance and productivity of administrative units of the University. Students and Faculty are provided with useful software for course management and research, library is equipped with Integrated Library System, and HR, Administration and Registrar office are facilitated with custom solutions that help them in boosting their performance. Some of the major products and services that ITRC is offering at BNU are listed below:

  Online Admission System

  Information Technology and Resource Center (ITRC) at Beaconhouse National University has developed an Online Admission System to enhance the admissions process at the University. Through this system, aspiring students can apply for any program at BNU through an online application form. Some of the main features of this Online Admission System include:

  • This is a real time, web based application that will allow students to apply for admission online.
  • This application will provide applicants a self-portal. From this portal, applicants can view their application status, at any time, from anywhere. Test and interview dates, academic scores and final admission status will be updated here.
  • All processes on student application will be real time and upon any change, applicants will receive an email and SMS alert.

  Registrar Office Database (RODB)

  RODB is in-house developed comprehensive software which includes modules for student admission, enrollment and transcript generation.

  Human Resource Information System (HRIS)

  HRIS is in-house developed ERP system which is designed to fulfill the requirements of HR department. It has web based interface which has self service module available. With this module BNU faculty, staff and the students can perform all HR related tasks from anywhere on their desktop.

  Centralized Service Desk

  BNU has centralized service desk solution implemented in both campuses of the university. This solution is managed by web-based in-house developed software. Staff, Faculty and students can raise tickets and track status of their queries anytime.

  Pinnacle ERP System

  Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System which provided services in: GL, Budget, Procurement, Fixed Assets, HR (Payroll), Provident Fund, EOBI, Stores, Email Salary, Fee Module and various Reports.

  MOODLE

  Moodle is an open source Learning Management System (LMS) used by Students and Faculty for Course Management and Course Content Management.

  EVERGREEN

  Evergreen is an open source Integrated Library System (ILS) used by Students and Faculty for Acquisitions, Serial, Cataloging, Booking and various Reports for BNU Library.

  Hi-Speed Internet Service

  BNU IT department is committed to provide best internet services at both campuses of the university. Currently, 32MBps CIR internet bandwidth is available at Tarogil Campus and 4MBps CIR internet bandwidth is available at City Campus.

  Campus Wi-Fi

  All blocks of the university is almost fully covered with Wi-Fi facility for staff, faculty and the students.

  FILESERVER / DATASERVER

  Every student, faculty and staff has their own secured Home Drives to save their university related data. Faculty and staff members can share their data within their department colleagues using this service.

  CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT

  ITRC is providing Classroom Technology Support requested by Faculty during their class.

  Off-Campus Access of Digital Libraries

  Faculty and Students can access Digital Libraries for their research work off-campus using SSL-VPN and Dial-in VPN.

  For more information regarding IT services offered at Beaconhouse National University, contact ITRC at itrc@bnu.edu.pk

• IT Infrastructure at BNU

  BNU Data Center

  Information Technology & Resource Center has successfully activated BNU Datacenter at its New Campus dated 21st of August, 2013. BNU datacenter consist of state of the art IT equipments. Details are mentioned below.

  • Raised Floor (Bergvik, Wibe)
  • Racks (with Redundant APC PDU's)
  • UPS (APC 40KVA SUVT Series, N+1)
  • CRAC (6-Ton STULZ, N+1)
  • Access Control System (Keri System NXT-2D)
  • Fire Suppression (HCA FM-200)
  • Network Backbone
    • Cisco 6506-E Core switch
    • Cisco 3845 Router
    • Cisco 3750
    • Cisco 3650
    • Cisco 2960 PoE
    • OSPF
    • HSRP
    • Fortinet-Fortigate 310-B UTM

  This success is a milestone toward ITRC aim of providing best IT services to students, faculty and staff at University.

  Future Plan

  ITRC team is seriously working to add some more advance services which facilitate BNU students, Faculty and Staff. These services includes:

  • Video Conferencing
  • Campus Management Solution
  • Internet Multiple links etc
  • Disaster Recovery Site

• ITRC News

  • Inauguration of BNU Data Center:

    Chairperson, Board of Governors, Mrs. Nasreen Mahmud Kasuri inaugurated the Data Center at BNU New Campus on Tuesday 29, 2013. Vice Chancellor Mr. Shahid Hafiz Kardar, Registrar Farzana Shahid, Deans and Faculty members of all schools were also present on the occasion. The inauguration was followed by a briefing with Manager ITRC, Mr. Salman Zafar, who guided the guests about latest equipment at the Data Center.

    The Data Center has been established by ITRC team and it is located at the Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. The establishment of the Data Center is another step towards the state of the art IT services for students, faculty and staff at Beaconhouse National University. The Data Center features best equipment that will be used to provide high speed internet across the New Campus. It will also provide computing services.

  • Launch of Online Admission Portal:

    Information Technology and Resource Center (ITRC) at Beaconhouse National University has developed an Online Admission System to enhance the admissions process at the University. Through this system, aspiring students can apply for any program at BNU through an online application form. Some of the main features of this Online Admission System include:

    • Online student Application Processing

      This is a real time, web based application that will allow students to apply for admission online

    • Student Self-service Portal

      This application will provide applicants a self-portal. From this portal, applicants can view their application status, at any time, from anywhere. Test and interview dates, academic scores and final admission status will be updated here.

    • Real time Application Status

      All processes on student application will be real time and upon any change, applicants will receive an email and SMS alert.

    It is to be noted here that if the applicant is selected and gets admission at BNU, he/she can use the same portal (Student Information System) during his/her tenure in the university.

• ITRC Staff

  Name	Salman Zafar
  Designation	Senior Manager IT
  Qualifications	MS Computer Sciences, OCP (8i, 10g), ITIL
  Email Address	salman@bnu.edu.pk
  Contact Number	(+92) 42-35975704 to 11
  Ext	110

  Name	Syed Hassan Ali
  Designation	Assistant Network Administrator
  Qualifications	B-Tech (Electronic) , D.A.E(Ccmputer Engineering), ECS, ARM
  Email Address	hassan.ali@bnu.edu.pk
  Contact Number	0321-4057376
  Ext	817

  Name	Muhammad Nabeel Akram
  Designation	Software Engineer
  Qualifications	MSc IT University of Education, MSCS university of Lahore (cont)
  Email Address	muhammad.nabeel@bnu.edu.pk
  Contact Number	0301-7169678
  Ext	115

  Name	Naveed Idrees
  Designation	IT Support Coordinator
  Qualifications
  Email Address	naveed_idrees@bnu.edu.pk
  Contact Number	0300-4169621
  Ext	123

  Name	Asif Hanif
  Designation	IT Support Engineer
  Qualifications	B.A, Computer Hardware Diploma
  Email Address	asif.hanif@bnu.edu.pk
  Contact Number	0332-4835023
  Ext

  Name	Bilal Abdullah Khan
  Designation	IT Support Engineer
  Qualifications	M.IT, CCNA and CCNP
  Email Address	bilal.abdullah@bnu.edu.pk
  Contact Number	0301-4801700
  Ext

  Name	Umer Hayat Shahid
  Designation	IT Support Engineer
  Qualifications	B.A, Computer Hardware Diploma
  Email Address	umar.shahid@bnu.edu.pk
  Contact Number	0332-4375430
  Ext	103

  Name	Muhammad Nasir Iqbal
  Designation	IT Support Engineer
  Qualifications	BS Software Engineering
  Email Address	nasir.iqbal@bnu.edu.pk
  Contact Number	0344-4222152
  Ext	101

  Name	Muhammad Zeeshan Iqbal
  Designation	Lab Assistant
  Qualifications	BA, MSIT, CCNA, MCSE, RHCSA, Multimedia Engineering Diploma (MED)
  Email Address	zeeshan.iqbal@bnu.edu.pk
  Contact Number	0301-4117377
  Ext