Working groups

ZKI Centres (external link, opens in a new window) forCommunication and Information Processing (external link, opens in a new window) in Research and Teaching e.V.
The association "Zentren für Kommunikation und Informationsverarbeitung in Lehre und Forschung e.V." (ZKI) is the association of IT service centres of colleges, universities and research institutions in the Federal Republic of Germany. It serves to promote information processing in teaching and research and to support its members in the fulfilment of their tasks.
Representative of the Computer Center of the University of Regensburg:
Dr Christoph Bauer

ZKI AK Training (external link, opens in a new window) of the ZKI e.V.
The aims of the working group are to anchor training models in the Computer Centers, to provide a communication platform for those responsible for training, to enable trainees to shadow trainees in other Computer Centers and to develop a programme for the joint training and continuing education of trainers and trainees.
Sonja Wörle, Stefan Schreibmüller

ZKI Working Group IT Service Management (external link, opens in a new window) of the ZKI e. V.
Under the pressure to manage increasingly complex IT procedures and processes, public administrations and universities are increasingly being forced to introduce IT service management concepts as a process-orientated approach. The IT Service Management working group is a platform for the exchange of experience and develops strategies and practical concepts for establishing and effectively implementing IT service management processes in the university environment.
Josef Penzkofer, Daniel Weiß

ZKI AK Security (external link, opens in a new window) of the ZKI e. V.
The mission statement of the IT Security Working Group is in progress. Contact the spokespersons of the IT Security Working Group
Elena Kellinghaus

ZKI Working Group IT Strategy and Organisation (external link, opens in a new window) of the ZKI e. V.
The former main working groups of the heads of the university and university of applied sciences computer centres have come together to form a new "IT Strategy and Organisation" working group.
Dr Christoph Bauer

ZKI Multimedia and Graphics Working Group (external link, opens in a new window) of the ZKI e.V.
Exchange of information and experience on developments in the field of graphic system and multimedia applications
Wolfgang Ruhstorfer

ZKI AK Software Licences (external link, opens in a new window) of the ZKI e. V.
Increasing complexity of the licence agreements available on the market on the one hand and the required flexibility in the licensing models for universities on the other hand characterise the demands on those responsible for software in university computer centres.
Manuela Schweiger

ZKI AK Supercomputing (external link, opens in a new window) of the ZKI e. V.
In many important fields of research, the use of high-performance computers (a.k.a. supercomputers) is indispensable for scientific progress. The objective of the "Supercomputing" working group is the practical use of parallel computers and MP vector computers in a broad user environment.
Randy Rückner

ZKI Working Group Directory Services (external link, opens in a new window) of the ZKI e. V.
Directory services are an important technical means for the integrated administration of user data and for the integrated operation of other services at universities. This working group promotes the exchange of experience on the introduction of directory services, identity management and related tasks.
Gerd Böhm

ZKI AK Web (external link, opens in a new window) of the ZKI e. V.
Today, the World Wide Web plays a key role among all information and media channels in research and teaching. Students, teachers and researchers are dependent on web-based, modular publication and communication tools that support academic work.
Stefan Schreibmüller, Stephan Ederer

ZKI Network Services Working Group (external link, opens in a new window) of the ZKI e. V.
The working group aims to coordinate the flow of information in the network and to promote the development and dissemination of information and communication tools and standards, including the development of an information infrastructure in the member institutions for collaboration in teaching and research.
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BRZL (external link, opens in a new window) Working Group of Bavarian Data Centre Managers
For the exchange of experience and the coordination of joint projects at state level
Dr Christoph Bauer

Working Group Hardware Procurement of the Bavarian Computer Centers
Exchange of experience and coordination of the (tendering and) procurement of hardware at Bavarian universities
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AK IdM - Working Group "Identity Management" (formerly "Meta-Directory") of the Bavarian universities
Exchange of experience and coordination of activities in the areas of directory services, meta-directory and identity management at Bavarian universities
Gerd Böhm

AK NetzPC - "Networked workstation computers" working group
Exchange of experience and coordination of the use of networked workstations at Bavarian universities
Gerd Böhm, Peter Heitzer

BSK Bavarian Software Coordination
Coordination of campus contracts and software procurement for Bavarian universities
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Bavaria. User Help Desk
Self-help group of Bavarian user help desk managers
Josef Penzkofer, Daniel Weiß

BHN Bavarian University Network
Coordination of state-wide issues in connection with the operation of data networks at Bavarian universities
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AK BITSA - Working group "Bavarian IT training providers at universities" Exchange of experience and cooperation between those responsible for coordinating IT training operations at Bavarian universities
Sonja Lemberger, Sylvia Kirchner-Luft

AK (IT) information security at Bavarian universities
Exchange of experience and coordination at Bavarian universities
Kellinghaus Elena

DFN-Verein (external link, opens in a new window) - Association for the Promotion of a German Research Network
Operation of the German science network on behalf of its members
Permanent representative of the University of Regensburg: Dr Christoph Bauer

Administrators of the VC systems (external link, opens in a new window) of the DFN
VCC Dresden platform/workshop for administrators of the video conferencing systems on the DFN science network
Wolfgang Ruhstorfer

AMH (external link, opens in a new window) - Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Medienzentren an Hochschulen e. V. Association for the promotion of science and research, teaching and studies as well as scientific continuing education by supporting the media centres at universities with regard to the development, production and organisation of the use of audiovisual information and communication media
Sub-working groups & workshops: Media rooms, OER (external link, opens in a new window), online written exams (opens your email program), lecture recording etc.
Wolfgang Ruhstorfer

DINI (external link, opens in a new window) - German Initiative for Network Information e. V.
Association for the improvement of information and communication services and the necessary development of information infrastructures at universities (and specialised societies) as well as regionally and nationally.
Dr Christoph Bauer

AG VIKTAS (external link, opens in a new window) in DINI e. V.
Working group "Video communication technologies and their application scenarios": The aim is to demonstrate the possibilities of location-independent cooperation in teaching and research in real and virtual spaces, utilising current and emerging digital technologies.
Wolfgang Ruhstorfer

ADSM-L TSM (external link, opens in a new window) User Group (external link, opens in a new window) of Guide Share Europe
The "ADSM.ORG - Enterprise Storage Management Discussion Forum" is the discussion platform for IBM, Tivoli, TSM, ADSM, iTSM, EMC Avamar, NetWorker, Symantec NetBackup , Storage, Backup, Restore, Recovery and other professional BackUp solutions for Computer Centers.
Dr Michael Hartung

ILIAS-South (external link, opens in a new window)
ILIAS-Süd unites users - mainly from the university sector - from all over southern Germany who use ILIAS for training and continuing education.
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Moodle forum of the universities #MoodleHST (external link, opens in a new window)
Organisation of those responsible for Moodle/E-learning at universities in German-speaking countries
Holger Striegl

TTP (external link, opens in a new window) - Technology Transfer Partner
The TTP is an international group of people from educational and research institutions who use Micro Focus, NetIQ and SUSE solutions in their workplace.
Gerd Böhm, Dr Michael Hartung, Edmund Weber

typo3 (external link, opens in a new window) Association Academic Member
Group of colleges & universities from Germany, Austria and Switzerland to coordinate the further development of the typo3 content management system with regard to the requirements of universities.
Stefan Schreibmüller & Stephan Ederer