The University of Sheffield
Corporate Information and Computing Services

Text Messaging System

Latest News

  • Functionality to make it possible for authorized staff to text students will shortly be added to CIES.
  • It is now possible to enter your personal mobile number in MyJob, so you can be kept informed of major incidents affecting your work at the University. Staff who have work-provided mobile phones will have their numbers added by default.

About the Project

To investigate, procure and implement a corporate SMS solution for the University to facilitate fast and convenient communication in situations ranging from campus wide incidents to notifications to individuals.

  • Establish requirements, both of senders and receivers of messages
  • Research possible solutions, procure the most appropriate for our needs
  • Implement major incident applications as soon as possible
  • Implement additional services in later phases

Timescales

Phase 1 Implementation (Students) 01/11/2011 23/09/2012 Complete
Review of Solutions 12/11/2013 13/12/2013 Complete
Policy and Process Analysis 12/11/2012 31/01/2013 Complete
Phase 2 (Groups Implementation) 01/06/2013 01/06/2013 On-going
Phase 3 (Staff Implementation) 01/03/2013 31/05/2013 On-going
Project Closure 24/07/2013

Project Documentation