Updates Feed/it-updates/Recent posts from Updatesen-usSun, 26 Jul 2026 13:56:13 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Issues with Microsoft Bookings email delivery services to gmail accounts/it-updates/2023/121323gmailissue.aspxIssues with Microsoft Bookings email delivery services to gmail accountsWed, 13 Dec 2023 11:30:00 Issues with Microsoft Bookings email delivery services to gmail accountsIssues with Microsoft Bookings email delivery services to gmail accounts91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/121323gmailissue.aspxMicrosoft and USF Partner for AI Classroom Hackathon Kick-Off/it-updates/2023/ms-hackathon-post.aspxAs a college student, learning about AI can be an exciting and rewarding experience that can open new career opportunities and help you stay ahead of the curve. That鈥檚 why we were excited to learn that Microsoft had chosen USF to co-host a kick-off event for their annual AI Classroom Hackathon competition, which focuses on students competing to build intelligent applications that reimagine education in the era of AI.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Microsoft and USF Partner for AI Classroom Hackathon Kick-OffAs a college student, learning about AI can be an exciting and rewarding experience that can open new career opportunities and help you stay ahead of the curve. That鈥檚 why we were excited to learn that Microsoft had chosen USF to co-host a kick-off event for their annual AI Classroom Hackathon competition, which focuses on students competing to build intelligent applications that reimagine education in the era of AI.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/ms-hackathon-post.aspxIT in the NewsFaculty Request Deadlines for Spring Lab and Classroom Software/it-updates/2023/fall2023softwaredeadlines.aspxFaculty Request Deadlines for Spring Lab and Classroom SoftwareFri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Faculty Request Deadlines for Spring Lab and Classroom SoftwareFaculty Request Deadlines for Spring Lab and Classroom Software91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/fall2023softwaredeadlines.aspxDegree Works Maintenance Scheduled for October 23/it-updates/2023/degree-works-outage.aspxDegreeWorks will be unavailable for system maintenance on October 23 from 5pm - 9pm.Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:00:00 Degree Works Maintenance Scheduled for October 23DegreeWorks will be unavailable for system maintenance on October 23 from 5pm - 9pm.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/degree-works-outage.aspxJoin us for the Microsoft AI Hackathon Kickoff Event!/it-updates/2023/ms-hackathon.aspxMicrosoft is partnering with USF Information Technology and the Judy Genshaft Honors College to host a special launch event that will take place on Thursday, October 26 from 4:30-7:30 PM in the Honors College building.Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Join us for the Microsoft AI Hackathon Kickoff Event!Microsoft is partnering with USF Information Technology and the Judy Genshaft Honors College to host a special launch event that will take place on Thursday, October 26 from 4:30-7:30 PM in the Honors College building.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/ms-hackathon.aspxIT in the NewsCelebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month/it-updates/2023/cs-month.aspxThroughout the month, USF Information Technology will be sharing important tips on how to stay safe online and we will also be participating in several events. By raising awareness about cybersecurity, we can help prevent cyberattacks, protect personal information, and safeguard sensitive data.Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness MonthThroughout the month, USF Information Technology will be sharing important tips on how to stay safe online and we will also be participating in several events. By raising awareness about cybersecurity, we can help prevent cyberattacks, protect personal information, and safeguard sensitive data.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/cs-month.aspxMeeting Transcriptions Now Available for Microsoft Teams/it-updates/2023/ms-teams-transcription.aspxMeeting transcriptions are now available in Microsoft Teams and are also automatically generated on videos uploaded to SharePoint and the rest of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Meeting Transcriptions Now Available for Microsoft TeamsMeeting transcriptions are now available in Microsoft Teams and are also automatically generated on videos uploaded to SharePoint and the rest of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/ms-teams-transcription.aspxIT in the NewsSVC Data Center in Tampa Outage Planned for September 24/it-updates/2023/svc-outage.aspxThis fall, USF Information Technology will be making important changes to the building infrastructure of the SVC Data Center in Tampa. To make these changes, a planned power outage will occur, and applications hosted in the Tampa data center will be down temporarily for a short period of time.Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 SVC Data Center in Tampa Outage Planned for September 24This fall, USF Information Technology will be making important changes to the building infrastructure of the SVC Data Center in Tampa. To make these changes, a planned power outage will occur, and applications hosted in the Tampa data center will be down temporarily for a short period of time.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/svc-outage.aspxIT in the NewsUSF IT Encouraging Microsoft Authenticator App through Notification Campaign/it-updates/2023/microsoft-authenticator-campaign.aspxAs cybersecurity risks continue to rise, USF leverages state-of-the-art MFA protection to help keep our accounts safe. The Microsoft Authenticator app is our preferred method of authentication, providing great security benefits along with fast and reliable login access.Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 USF IT Encouraging Microsoft Authenticator App through Notification CampaignAs cybersecurity risks continue to rise, USF leverages state-of-the-art MFA protection to help keep our accounts safe. The Microsoft Authenticator app is our preferred method of authentication, providing great security benefits along with fast and reliable login access.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/microsoft-authenticator-campaign.aspxIT in the NewsHealth.usf.edu Experiencing Temporary Webpage Issues/it-updates/2023/webpageissues.aspxHealth.usf.edu is currently experiencing technical issues impacting all pages. Information Technology is working to restore these pages and will provide updates to this article as they are available.Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Health.usf.edu Experiencing Temporary Webpage IssuesHealth.usf.edu is currently experiencing technical issues impacting all pages. Information Technology is working to restore these pages and will provide updates to this article as they are available.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/webpageissues.aspxUpdate: Current System Issue/it-updates/2023/06202023incident.aspx5:30 p.m. Connectivity has stabilized and the ability to log in is currently back to normal. We will continue to monitor through the evening.Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:45:00 Update: Current System Issue5:30 p.m. Connectivity has stabilized and the ability to log in is currently back to normal. We will continue to monitor through the evening.System Issue/it-updates/2023/06202023incident.aspxLearn more about upcoming NetID password changes/it-updates/2023/password-changes.aspxTo help protect the USF community and enhance cybersecurity, IT is making changes to our NetID password requirements. Our new guidelines will require your password to be at least 12 characters long.Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Learn more about upcoming NetID password changesTo help protect the USF community and enhance cybersecurity, IT is making changes to our NetID password requirements. Our new guidelines will require your password to be at least 12 characters long.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/password-changes.aspxIT in the NewsNetwork Maintenance: Saturday June 10/it-updates/2023/networkmaintenance061023.aspxUSF IT will be performing maintenance on the Tampa campus network Saturday morning from 3am-7am. During this maintenance window, Tampa on-campus wireless, internet (wired and wireless) in residence halls, and some systems, including DegreeWorks, AppXtender, SAP and student application reporting connections may be unavailable.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:00:00 Network Maintenance: Saturday June 10USF IT will be performing maintenance on the Tampa campus network Saturday morning from 3am-7am. During this maintenance window, Tampa on-campus wireless, internet (wired and wireless) in residence halls, and some systems, including DegreeWorks, AppXtender, SAP and student application reporting connections may be unavailable.Network Maintenance: Saturday June 10 /it-updates/2023/networkmaintenance061023.aspxNetwork Maintenance: Saturday June 10/it-updates/2023/untitled.aspxNetwork Maintenance: Saturday June 10Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Network Maintenance: Saturday June 10Network Maintenance: Saturday June 1091社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/untitled.aspxHow to Connect to Wireless On-Campus/it-updates/2022/connect-to-wireless.aspxConnecting to wireless on-campus is fast and easy with our step-by-step guides. USF uses a safe and encrypted network with hotspots all over the country that will automatically sign you into WiFi when available. Click for more information on how to get started.Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 How to Connect to Wireless On-CampusConnecting to wireless on-campus is fast and easy with our step-by-step guides. USF uses a safe and encrypted network with hotspots all over the country that will automatically sign you into WiFi when available. Click for more information on how to get started.91社区 Information Technology/it-updates/2022/connect-to-wireless.aspxGet IT Help With Self-Service Search/it-updates/2022/self-search.aspxDid you know there is an easy way to get help with technology related questions at USF? You don鈥檛 have to wait or contact anyone to get the assistance you need right now. Find information on how to reset your NetID, enable MFA, connect to wireless and more in just a few seconds. Click here to learn more.Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 Get IT Help With Self-Service SearchDid you know there is an easy way to get help with technology related questions at USF? You don鈥檛 have to wait or contact anyone to get the assistance you need right now. Find information on how to reset your NetID, enable MFA, connect to wireless and more in just a few seconds. Click here to learn more.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2022/self-search.aspxService AnnouncementsLive Chat with a Technician/it-updates/2023/network-issue.aspxUSF IT has live, virtual chat with technicians available to help you with technology issues and questions. Our Service Desk is ready to help you with both quick and advanced assistance for issues with account recovery, network connection, systems like Canvas and more. Click to get started.Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 Live Chat with a TechnicianUSF IT has live, virtual chat with technicians available to help you with technology issues and questions. Our Service Desk is ready to help you with both quick and advanced assistance for issues with account recovery, network connection, systems like Canvas and more. Click to get started.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/network-issue.aspxGet IT Help With Self-Service Search/it-updates/2024/ustore-outage.aspxDid you know there is an easy way to get help with technology related questions at USF? You don鈥檛 have to wait or contact anyone to get the assistance you need right now. Find information on how to reset your NetID, enable MFA, connect to wireless and more in just a few seconds. Click here to learn more.Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 Get IT Help With Self-Service SearchDid you know there is an easy way to get help with technology related questions at USF? You don鈥檛 have to wait or contact anyone to get the assistance you need right now. Find information on how to reset your NetID, enable MFA, connect to wireless and more in just a few seconds. Click here to learn more.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2024/ustore-outage.aspxService AnnouncementsThe USF-GOLD Wireless Network is Being Discontinued/it-updates/2023/usf-gold-discontinued.aspxUSF Information Technology will be retiring the on-campus USF-GOLD wireless network effective May 22, 2023. After this date, USF-GOLD will no longer be available, and everyone will need to connect their devices to the USF wireless network using eduroam.Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 The USF-GOLD Wireless Network is Being DiscontinuedUSF Information Technology will be retiring the on-campus USF-GOLD wireless network effective May 22, 2023. After this date, USF-GOLD will no longer be available, and everyone will need to connect their devices to the USF wireless network using eduroam.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/usf-gold-discontinued.aspxService AnnouncementsPhishing methods becoming more advanced and targeted/it-updates/2023/phishing-sophisticated.aspxPhishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes, credit card details or other personal information. Many of us have become accustomed to being watchful of poorly spelled email addresses and odd file attachments, but phishing is becoming more sophisticated than ever.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Phishing methods becoming more advanced and targetedPhishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes, credit card details or other personal information. Many of us have become accustomed to being watchful of poorly spelled email addresses and odd file attachments, but phishing is becoming more sophisticated than ever.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/phishing-sophisticated.aspxService AnnouncementsNew restrictions on certain social media platforms and applications/it-updates/2023/app-restrictions.aspxLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 New restrictions on certain social media platforms and applicationsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/app-restrictions.aspxOnline Safety Tips from USF IT/it-updates/2023/phishing.aspxPhishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, credit card details or other personal information. These attacks are becoming more sophisticated, and anyone can be a target, including university students, faculty and staff. Learn more.Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Online Safety Tips from USF ITPhishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, credit card details or other personal information. These attacks are becoming more sophisticated, and anyone can be a target, including university students, faculty and staff. Learn more.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/phishing.aspxTechnology TipCelebrating Women in IT for National Women's History Month/it-updates/2023/womens-history.aspxDuring the month of March, USF Information Technology will be highlighting women in IT to celebrate National Women鈥檚 History month. With more women making contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields than ever before, we wanted to take this opportunity to showcase the diverse and unique perspectives from some of the women who are a part of USF Information Technology.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Celebrating Women in IT for National Women's History MonthDuring the month of March, USF Information Technology will be highlighting women in IT to celebrate National Women鈥檚 History month. With more women making contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields than ever before, we wanted to take this opportunity to showcase the diverse and unique perspectives from some of the women who are a part of USF Information Technology.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/womens-history.aspxIT in the NewsImportant Security Changes to USF Login Processes/it-updates/2023/mfa-number-matching.aspxStarting Monday, February 27, when you respond to an MFA push notification using the Authenticator app, you will be presented with a number on the screen you are using to sign in. You will need to type that number into the Authenticator app to complete the approval and sign in process. This step provides an additional layer of security to ensure you are the person actively trying to sign in. Learn more.Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Important Security Changes to USF Login ProcessesStarting Monday, February 27, when you respond to an MFA push notification using the Authenticator app, you will be presented with a number on the screen you are using to sign in. You will need to type that number into the Authenticator app to complete the approval and sign in process. This step provides an additional layer of security to ensure you are the person actively trying to sign in. Learn more.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/mfa-number-matching.aspxIT in the NewsUSF Now Has a 100G Network/it-updates/2023/100g-network.aspxExcited for faster and stronger internet? USF IT has recently completed a 100-gigabyte upgrade to its connection with the 91社区 LambdaRail (FLR). Our bandwidth has now increased 10x across the University System. Learn more about how this may impact you.Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 USF Now Has a 100G NetworkExcited for faster and stronger internet? USF IT has recently completed a 100-gigabyte upgrade to its connection with the 91社区 LambdaRail (FLR). Our bandwidth has now increased 10x across the University System. Learn more about how this may impact you.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/100g-network.aspxService EnhancementsMFA for VPN Frequently Asked Questions/it-updates/2023/mfa-vpn-faq.aspxTo enhance the security of our systems, Multi-Factor Authentication has been added to the VPN and Remote Desktop login processes. Remote Desktop users need to log into VPN using MFA before starting a Remote Desktop session. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more information and get help with this transition.Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 MFA for VPN Frequently Asked QuestionsTo enhance the security of our systems, Multi-Factor Authentication has been added to the VPN and Remote Desktop login processes. Remote Desktop users need to log into VPN using MFA before starting a Remote Desktop session. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more information and get help with this transition.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/mfa-vpn-faq.aspxService EnhancementsFAST/GEMS Login Issues Resolved/it-updates/2023/gemsfast-april-login-issue.aspxIssue logging into FAST and GEMSSun, 01 Jan 2023 09:00:00 FAST/GEMS Login Issues ResolvedIssue logging into FAST and GEMS91社区: A Preeminent Research University/it-updates/2023/gemsfast-april-login-issue.aspx