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Category Archives: Top Stories
Sites changes coming this fall
Campus Computing Sites and Virtual Sites perform routine updates each summer to prepare for the fall semester. Along with the usual changes, Sites computers will be upgraded to Windows 10 and the Campus Computing Sites website will be updated. But this year, Sites has some special improvements and added features that go beyond the ordinary. Some are already… Read More »
Helping new students ease into Medical School with technology
From pre-matriculation and account set up, to orientation and the first weeks of school, Health Information Technology & Services (HITS) and the Office of Medical Student Education (OMSE) work closely to identify ways in which technology can enhance medical student education. Orientation preparations begin long before the White Coat Ceremony in July. Expert staff from both departments come… Read More »
Improved accessibility features in Windows 10
As Windows 10 becomes more prevalent on campus, individuals will have access to many new and improved features offered by this operating system. Two tools that have been significantly upgraded are designed as visual aids: the Magnifier and the screen reader Narrator. Both are in the Ease of Access Center Control Panel. Narrator A screen reader like Narrator… Read More »
ITS teams stay prepared for cyberattacks
A group of security and networking experts across ITS met recently to ensure U-M is prepared for potential distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
Charting new territory in metrics at U-M
Information Quest and the Office of Budget and Planning have partnered and launched two new dashboards this fiscal year: University Metrics and Michigan Metrics.
Role & access management: The future of easier, more secure access to U-M resources
This year, U-M will take advantage of strong campus partnerships and newly available technology to make an enterprisewide solution for role and access management a reality.
Smoother sailing: Custom data analytics apps at CoE
U-M College of Engineering is creating custom, analytical applications to help administrators leverage the vast amounts of information available in U-M enterprise systems.
College of Pharmacy introduces secure testing with ExamSoft
The College of Pharmacy implemented a new, secure testing solution for high-stakes exams. ExamSoft allows for comprehensive assessment at the student and program level.
HITS and ITS partner to FREE THE DATA
A new and improved API Directory will provide a rich repository for developers, researchers, and others to conveniently and securely use institutional data.
Patient Portal reaches 300k users; OpenNotes coming soon
Michigan Medicine’s Patient Portal allows patients to view their health history and test results, make online payments, schedule appointments, and much more.
Tech hype: A review of emerging technologies
What is emerging technology? A standout conference session at Enriching Scholarship tackles these questions and more.
Born accessible: Adding accessibility to product acquisition
While U-M has an obligation under Federal law to adopt products that are accessible to everyone in the campus community, not all vendors have the same obligations. To help address this gap, the Information Technology Accessibility Group (ITAG) of the Big 10 Academic Alliance seeks to create a common understanding with vendors of the accessibility requirements and considerations… Read More »
Get more from your data
Using Tableau Software’s visual analytics capabilities, the Analytics and Business Intelligence Team (ABI) helps Michigan Medicine units gain new insight from their data. (Formerly known as Fast Analytics, ABI is part of Health Information Technology & Services, HITS). Kelly Miller, application programmer/analyst with ABI, describes the basics of ABI and Tableau like this: “Imagine you have a pickup… Read More »
ITS introduces new service for consistent AV on campus
A new audiovisual service aims to help units design and build cost-effective solutions for conference rooms that integrate with U-M infrastructure.
HITS supports Epic go-live at MidMichigan Health
A team from the HITS training staff headed north last month to help with MidMichigan Health’s launch of its electronic health record.
MWireless shines at MHacks 9
For a modern-day student hackathon, a fast and rock-solid WiFi connection is critical to success.
We heard you! Duo “Remember Me” coming May 13
“Remember Me” will allow you to check a box and not be prompted for two-factor via the U-M Weblogin page for 12 hours.
Try these alternatives to Adobe apps
Does your unit use Adobe apps? Whether you need to design and publish print material like catalogs and magazines or produce digital graphics and videos, there is a growing need for software that supports creative asset development at U-M.
2017 Michigan IT Symposium: What’s next?
Over 200 attendees of the 2016 Michigan IT Symposium provided their feedback on what worked well and what they’d like to change for next year.