Technology systems and processes, OIT news, training, security and other tech news.
Technology News
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No phone billing rate increase for FY20
August 16, 2019
The annual phone billing will post to Banner in August. There are no rate increases for FY20, but OIT did negotiate a new flat-rate long-distance plan for UAA, UAF and UAS. The new plan will reduce long-distance costs by approximately 50 percent and eliminates the need for tracking monthly long-distance charges for each department - a savings in time and effort for university staff.
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How to install Zoom and log into the Gmail Add-on
August 16, 2019
The Office of Information Technology has integrated Zoom into UA's Google G Suite. You will see these integrations within your Google alaska.edu email as well as in your Google calendar.
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August 02, 2019
The University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃoffers free access to Office 365. Office 365 includes Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, etc. Visit portal.office.com and log in with your @alaska.edu account and University password to claim your account.
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New Changes for Video Conferencing with Zoom
August 02, 2019
Last month, the Office of Information Technology announced a system-wide transition to the Zoom web-conferencing platform. Zoom will change the way UA faculty and staff schedule and book video conferencing rooms.
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National test of the Emergency Alert System
August 02, 2019
A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) is slated for 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7. The one-minute message will only be broadcast on radio and television.
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Zoom vulnerability for Mac users
July 19, 2019
A vulnerability published last week informed Mac users worldwide that the Mac Zoom Client allows any malicious website to enable your camera without your permission. Both Apple and Zoom have since responded to this vulnerability by releasing updates.
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UAF is first university to earn QM 'exemplary' status
July 19, 2019
Quality Matters, which promotes high-caliber online education, designated UAF's online special education and teaching program as "exemplary." UAF is the first university to earn that status from QM in any field.
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July 19, 2019
You can now claim your Zoom account by logging in at alaska.zoom.us, and then follow these instructions:
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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.