Social media enhances LSA bicentennial event
As part of the bicentennial celebration, LSA has organized several events, including a staff scavenger hunt that began May 8 during the LSA Staff Spring Fling.
Category Archives: Projects & Services
U-M moves to Xerox for multi-function devices
The University of Michigan has a new contract with Xerox for multi-function devices or MFDs. (An MFD is an office machine that performs multiple functions: for example, a combination printer, scanner, copier, and fax.) First announced in November, Procurement Services has secured a service that will save the community millions of dollars versus the existing contract with supplier Konica Minolta. The new… Read More »
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.
U-M Box & Google Monthly Digest
U-M Box Box and Older Operating Systems U-M Google Streamlining the Messaging Experience for Android An update on the classic Google Sites deprecation timeline Making email safer with anti-phishing security checks in Gmail on Android U-M Google April Summary
CTools project sites migration
Thank you to the School of Public Health for partnering with ITS on the first pilot. We received valuable feedback from them and our other unit representatives. We have incorporated their input in the following ways: Migration approach: ITS will not automatically bulk migrate content. Instead we will hold regular clinics to offer 1:1 support and training on… Read More »
Voice service upgrades completed at Dearborn and Flint campuses
In March 2017, the Ann Arbor Information and Technology Services (ITS) Infrastructure team successfully completed a project that involved de-clustering the UM-Flint IP voice environment from Ann Arbor’s. This completed the IP voice de-clustering across all three campuses that began with UM-Dearborn in 2016. By separating the three campuses into smaller, more agile independent systems, Ann Arbor ITS… Read More »
Learn about AWS with free M Cloud workshop
The M Cloud and AWS teams are pleased to offer free, hands-on cloud computing workshops. There is no charge for the training: all you need is some time and an AV-equipped room that holds 25-30 people. We ask attendees to bring their own laptop, so you do not need to supply computers. Below is a typical agenda, but we can… Read More »
Wireless network update a success – what’s next?
In April, the Michigan Medicine community came together to achieve a significant goal – namely to ensure that enhanced security protocols were in place on all wireless devices connecting to the mission critical network. WiFi security for more than 20,000 devices joining the network daily was the first step in a 19-month initiative to make the IT environment… Read More »
WiFi update
The WiFi Project team continues to upgrade buildings across campus. Visit the project website for additional information. Recently completed: Carver Building, Argus II, 300 N. Ingall, School of Information North, Ford Nuclear Reactor (NEL), 625 E. Liberty, 214 S. State Street, Bonisteel Interdisciplinary Research Building, Galleria, Gerstacker Bldg., South Hall Currently under construction: Dental Bldg., Cooley Bldg, School of… Read More »
Windows 10 now default for new MiWorkspace computers
After a successful soft launch of supporting Windows 10, the newest operating system is now the default for new and rebuilt MiWorkspace Windows computers. Windows 10 has improved performance, a new user interface, and enhanced security. During the soft launch phase between January and May, Neighborhood IT installed Windows 10 on 364 machines, about 20 percent more than… Read More »
Private MCommunity groups now hide owners, moderators
Private groups in the MCommunity Directory now hide not only the members, but also the owners and moderators. Aside from enhancing overall MCommunity privacy, this feature, which was implemented May 13, will help make the kind of email spoofing that occurred earlier this year more difficult. It stops would-be email spoofers from discovering and impersonating the moderator of… Read More »
Use template to easily create digital signs
Want a pre-designed sign layout to get your digital signage up and running quickly? Use a pre-built ITS “Simple Sign.” The ITS Simple Sign App allows you to quickly deploy a fully functional digital sign. The sign includes six basic, customizable elements: U-M logo Scrolling RSS feed from Michigan News Date/time Background image 30-second rotation of announcements and events… Read More »
Keep up with the EIAM program
With several projects already underway, the Enterprise Identity and Access Management (EIAM) program wants to help the university’s IT and administrative community stay on top of the latest news, outreach activities, and ongoing plans to improve how people obtain and use U-M accounts and access U-M resources. The program recently launched two new resources to stay connected: EIAM… 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.
U-M Box & Google Monthly Digest
U-M Box Recents in New Box UI U-M Box and U-M Google at Enriching Scholarship Reminder: Box Ended Support for IE9 & IE10 Search for Box Notes U-M Box March Updates U-M Google U-M Box and U-M Google at Enriching Scholarship Calendar Events Generated From Gmail Convert text to all CAPS and more in Google Docs! Google Talk… Read More »
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.
UM-Flint improves and expands WiFi networks
Starting this past semester and leading into spring, Flint ITS has begun a major upgrade to the campus WiFi network. This upgrade will provide the highest standards of wireless network performance and security, as well as providing service to a greater number of wireless devices. At this time, ITS has performed upgrades or installed network in the first… Read More »
Traveling? Edit your Away Message from your phone
Do you plan to hit the road this spring or summer? You can edit your MCommunity Away Message on-the-go from your phone. The Identity and Access Management (IAM) team expects to replace the current interface to MCommunity this summer with a new one that is designed to work on all your devices and with modern web browsers. You… Read More »
Control remote desktops with new BlueJeans update
With a new update to the BlueJeans videoconferencing app, you can now request and grant Remote Desktop Control. Other new features and enhancements have also been introduced in the April 2017 release.
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.