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The following resources are being considered for new Chest Agreements.
With the support of our customers Chest considers lots of opportunities to add new resources to the Chest Agreement portfolio. These resources are suggested by a member of the academic community, identified by Chest, or are from ad hoc approaches from suppliers.
If there is enough backing from the community then Chest will start negotiations - there is strength in numbers!
Our selection process is simple. It is driven by demand and the need to provide better value for money and licence terms than can be obtained elsewhere.
The resources, both Software and Online Resources*, are presented with most recently added first. Anything over a year old will be taken down.
To express your interest in any of these resources login to the Suggestions page and click the appropriate vote button or email Chest Help.
We are in advanced conversations with Lumivero about making their XLSTAT Data Analysis software available through Chest. We’re hoping to have this live and available to order by early May.
XLSTAT is “the leading data analysis and statistical solution for Microsoft Excel”. XLSTAT ‘allows users to explore, predict, visualize, customize, and share their results without ever leaving Microsoft Excel. And with advanced features devoted to sensory analysis, marketing, life sciences, and quality, XLSTAT lets them unlock the full potential of their data from day one.’
XLSTAT offers more than 250 features, and is compatible with both Windows and Mac. No coding is required, and an in-app assistant that helps users choose the right statistical tool. XLSTAT even includes an interface between XLSTAT and R to allow users to run R scripts directly in Excel as well as combine R and XLSTAT procedures to extend their analytical capabilities even further. There are also over 400 free online tutorials to help users quickly get up to speed.
Suggested competitors to XLSTAT include SPSS, JMP, Minitab, Stata and SAS.
Find out more about XLSTAT here.
We’re still discussing licensing models – there’s a chance the XLSTAT Chest Agreement will likely feature a similar model to the NVivo Agreement (unlimited site licence for students and staff and banded pricing based on student and staff FTE), other options may also exist. We’ll confirm this closer to the time. Trial licences will also be available.
As we are still refining the details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any feedback on licensing models.
Added March 2024
Chest has been talking to Aventido about a potential Aventido Chest Agreement, making their Pro-Study and ReadSpeaker TextAid products available with the usual Chest benefits.
Please have a look at the below, and if an Agreement could be of interest to your institution let us know by emailing us.
Pro-Study and the Pro-Study Assist App streamline student research by simplifying information saving, automatic referencing, and thematic organisation across various sources, enhancing accessibility and productivity, especially for students with diverse learning needs. For more information, please see Pro-Study | Aventido
TextAid is a web-based text-to-speech application offering reading and writing assistance for individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, and concentration-related medical conditions. It features Web Reader for text on educational sites, customisable display options, multilingual voices, and writing aids. Integration with cloud services and admin controls ensure efficient document management and user access. For more information, please see TextAid | Aventido
if you are interested in finding out more about Aventido products, you can see a selection of upcoming webinars on their website here.
Added March 2024
We need your input! Chest have been talking to Proctorio about a potential new Chest Agreement for their Online Assessment solution. Please have a look at the below, and if an Agreement could be of interest to your institution let us know by emailing us.
Proctorio: Where Innovation Meets Integrity! In a world where online tests are taking the lead, safeguarding academic integrity is a challenge we all face. Say hello to Proctorio, your trusty sidekick in ensuring honesty in assessments. Proctorio combines recording, verification and lockdown browser settings to ensure a secure exam environment. Their mission? To provide high-integrity within every learning opportunity around the globe. Proctorio’s cutting edge solution makes online test taking easier, more secure and cost-effective.
Why Proctorio Stands Out:
Join the Proctorio community and elevate the quality of education while ensuring the integrity of assessments. To find out more you can watch a short video explainer or visit the Proctorio website.
If you’d be interested to see Proctorio made available through a Chest Agreement, please let us know.
Added November 2023
We need your input! Chest have been talking to Certero about a potential new Chest Agreement for their IT Technology and Services Solutions. Please have a look at the below, and if an Agreement could be of interest to your institution let us know by emailing us.
The Certero Unified Platform enables you to manage IT assets everywhere: on-premises, SaaS or in the Cloud, through a single intelligence platform.
The old way of managing IT assets through multiple tools, multiple data silos and putting up with gaps, inaccuracy and laborious manual processes is over.
Certero provide a unified platform enabling :
To find out more you can watch a short video here, take a look Certero's website or read some case studies here;
Should we create a new Chest Agreement for Certero, all of the Certero product family and services will be made available through it. Certero provide technology and services to deliver SAM, ITAM, SaaS management, FinOps, remote power management and IT Operations Management (ITOM) – all from a single, unified platform.
If you’d be interested to see Certero made available through a Chest Agreement, please let us know.
Any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch.
We’ll only put Agreements in place that are of interest to the sector, so please tell us whether this is up your street or not. Email us at help@chest.ac.uk
Added October 2023
UPDATE: this agreement went live January 2024
Chest are in conversation with the European online proctoring company Smowltech about a prospective Chest Agreement for their SMOWL proctoring tool. Please have a look at the below, if this would be of interest to your institution, let us know.
Smowltech - building trust in e-learning
At Smowltech, we are deeply committed to online education and academic integrity for online assessments. We create innovative technological solutions to make online evaluation as secure as on-premise exams and tests.
The fundamentals of our SMOWL proctoring tool are based on trust/security, scalability and simplicity. This means that we:
If you are interested in learning more, you can watch this short video explainer, visit the Smowltech website or view a flyer here:
If you’re interested in learning more about securing the academic integrity of online evaluations, Chest can arrange for Smowltech to provide a free demo for your virtual campus
We’ll only put Agreements in place that are of interest to the sector, so please tell us whether this is up your street or not. Email us at help@chest.ac.uk
Added February 2023
Matlogica - C++/Python library that delivers automatic differentiation
Chest has started talking to Matlogica, a UK based Deeptech/Fintech company that has developed a Compiler / Software solution that supercharges parallel computing whilst at the same time uniquely provides Automated Adjoint Differentiation (AAD). If such an Agreement could be of interest to your institution, please let us know; please also feel free to share this information with any colleagues you feel may be interested.
Key features:
Find out more on the Matlogica website
You know the drill: if this might be of interest to your institution, please tell us, we won't progress it if it isn't what the sector wants.
Added February 2023
Allyable - digital accessibility compliance
Chest is in initial conversation with Allyable about a potential Agreement for their Ally360™ digital accessibility hub.
Ally360™ is a cutting-edge AI SaaS platform that empowers businesses to take control of their digital accessibility journey and meet digital accessibility standards. With a suite of tools and services, from auditing and testing to monitoring, remediation, and education, Ally360™ enables organizations to design with accessibility in mind and cultivate a team of digital accessibility experts.
In today's digital world, access to information and services through digital channels has become essential. Unfortunately, most websites and digital products are not accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly. This creates a significant barrier to access and violates the rights of countless individuals globally. As a result, there is an increasing demand for solutions that help organizations meet digital accessibility standards and comply with regulations including the UK standards, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508 (the US federal regulation), AODA (Canadian regulation), EN301549 (European Union regulation) all of them based on WCAG (Web Compliance Accessibility guidelines) 2.1+, with high security in place and without compromising on the privacy of the end users.
Allyable is a DOBE (Disable Owner Business Enterprise) certificate. Also, Allyable is enterprise-grade by ensuring the highest stands in security (ISO27001) and privacy (GDPR).
Find out more on their website.
If such an Agreement could be of interest to your institution please do let us know.
Added January 2023
Codebashing - Appsec Training platform helping train computer science students and coders
Chest is in conversation with Checkmarx, the supplier of Codebashing, an Appsec Training platform which helps to train computer science students and coders in areas related to software development and security. If such an Agreement could be of interest to your institution, please let us know; please also feel free to share this email with any colleagues you feel may be interested.
The field of software security is highly influenced by organizations like: OWASP, PCI, the Linux Foundation and others, which Codebashing complies with them all. The platform includes over 300 mini lessons in more than 10 coding languages (Java, Python, C#, C++, and more), it allows to track the students’ progress, it allows to conduct secured coding tournaments, and more. From the teacher’s side (admin), the platform allows to build dedicated lessons and courses for the students, to provide assignments, to track progress and more. Codebashing is a subsidiary of Checkmarx, a leader in software security, with partners and customers in over 70 countries.
For more information about Codebashing, check out the Codebashing landing page or click on the below.
Please do share any feedback you've got with us, it all helps!
Added January 2023
Domo - cloud-based data intelligence tools
Chest is in conversation about a potential new Agreement with Domo, a provider of industry standard cloud-based data intelligence tools that let organisations get better insight to all their data. If such an Agreement could be of interest to your institution, please let us know; please also feel free to share this email with any colleagues you feel may be interested.
Domo aim to allow institutions to:
Domo has a primary goal of making data analysis easier for everyone. Throughout the connection, preparation, and analysis, it will allow education faculty and students of all technical backgrounds to leverage data more effectively. With more robust tools available for technical users, it allows users to develop core BI skills as the platform adoption grows.
Domo offers the only scalable cloud data platform, combining:
The benefit of Domo’s cloud scale is that users don’t have to worry about speed and performance. In a typical 7-day period, Domo:
Product Overview: https://www.domo.com/product
Product tour video: https://www.domo.com/product/tour
What the Service Provides
Higher and Further Education teams will be able to buy the Domo service to fit their primary use case, with pricing to reflect what scale means in their circumstances. The services are functionally equivalent, so there is no trade off on capability, just simple pricing to offer best value for their needs whether that is large user base, or large data volumes.
Any and all feedback will be most welcome; we will not put an Agreement in place unless we know it’s something that’s of interest to the community, so please don’t be shy…
Added November 2022
AppyFair - virtual open day events for Universities and Colleges
Chest have been talking to AppyFair about a potential Chest Agreement for their virtual events software. Read on to find out more:
First impressions matter, AppyFair is here to help you make it a good one. AppyFair is a virtual event platform that allows you to run immersive presentations, capturing the experience of in-person talks with the convenience of remote attendance. The software is used to create virtual events such as open days, completely tailored to your specifications.
Click on the below image to see more about what AppyFair's can offer UK universities and colleges
Visit AppyFair's website here. Click here for a video walkthrough of setting up a virtual presentation stand.
The proposed Agreement would offer sites the chance to purchase annual licences based on numbers of anticipated attendees and number of anticipated stalls, with unlimited actual events full technical support.
If you’d be interested to see AppyFair made available through a Chest Agreement or have any questions, please let us know.
Added May 2022
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