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Technology News
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OIT Video Conferencing Service announces new conferencing platform
July 09, 2019
Video Conferencing Services (VCS) has selected Zoom as its new conferencing platform. Zoom will be available to students, faculty, and staff later this month.
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Early morning system test will interrupt core data systems
July 08, 2019
This shutdown of the UA Data Center will impact core services systemwide including Banner and related applications (TEM/Workflow, Vista Plus, App Manager, Degree Works), Blackboard (Learn, Transact), OnBase and Video Conferencing for up to 10 hours early Saturday morning August 8.
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Gmail confidential mode - effective June 25, 2019
June 22, 2019
As of June 25, 2019, you will be able to send emails using Google's confidential mode through your university email. Confidential mode allows senders to create expiration dates for email messages and revoke previously sent messages. It also allows senders to require additional authentication via text message to view an email. Additionally, with confidential mode, recipients don't have the option to forward, copy, print, or download their content or attachments.
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June 01, 2019
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OIT Announcement: Facility Annual Systems Testing (FAST)
May 17, 2019
OIT Data Center Operations will be executing this year's Butrovich Computer Facility (BCF) FAST event on May 19, 2019 from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m..
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Whaling, SMiShing, and Vishing...Oh My!
May 17, 2019
Cybercriminals use types of social engineering--manipulating people into doing what they want--as the most common way to steal information and money.
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May 03, 2019
OIT Telecommunications Services recently completed a significant cost savings measure with the VoIP phone systems across the University.
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UA Blackboard Learn Spring Upgrade
May 02, 2019
The 2019 Spring Semester upgrade for Blackboard Learn is scheduled to take place on Friday, May 10th. Blackboard Learn is expected to be unavailable from 5 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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April 27, 2019
The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ ("UA") is notifying potentially affected students and individuals after an investigation into a data privacy incident involving unauthorized access to certain UA email accounts.
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Keep safe and secure online this spring
April 18, 2019