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In Brief April 2014

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In Brief November 2013

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  • Microsoft is retiring support for Windows XP in April 2014.  After that date, XP systems will be increasingly vulnerable to malware.  Users of XP systems should consult with their local support regarding replacement, upgrade, or strategic management in the absence of security patches.
  • EEE is offering a new workshop, Working Safe and Smart in the Wild Web, in which you’ll learn strategies to protect your information while leveraging the power of the internet.  The workshop will be held at 2pm November 25.  Interested people can register at https://eee.uci.edu/workshop/cf .
  • Sponsored and Group UCInetIDs are now eligible for UCI Google accounts.  Instructions for setting up a UCI Google account can be found on the UCI Google setup page.

In Brief September 2013

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  • OIT has a new mobile tool for finding available computers in drop-in labs, “PC Availability”.  This service can be found at http://www.oit.uci.edu/m/labs/
  • The Student Electronic Broadcast System (SEBS), which allows campus authorities to send bulk email to UCI students fitting diverse criteria, has been upgraded to use the Sympa mailing list software. Among the improvements now available are an improved interface to Registrar data (resulting in more accurate lists of students) and a more stable platform from which to send out the SEBS emails to students. More information on SEBS is available at http://www.oit.uci.edu/computing/sebs/
  • Windows XP is nearing end of life (Microsoft support for Windows XP ends on April 8, 2014). Users should plan to upgrade to newer versions of Windows as soon as possible. (Desktop Support clients are being upgraded, or are scheduled for upgrade before this date.)

UCCSC 2013 – A Collaborative Success

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On August 4-6, more than 300 IT professionals from throughout the University of California gathered at UCI’s Student Center to learn about one another’s challenges, projects, plans, and achievements.

Opening with a greeting from EVC and Provost Howard Gillman and a stimulating keynote speech by Google scientist and Distinguished UCI Alumnus Dan Russell, UCCSC featured over forty hours of technical presentations and panels, spanning the breadth of information technology that helps keep UC running.

Highlights from among the many presentations include:

UCCSC closed with the presentation of the Larry L. Sautter awards. From a pool of 27 nominees, interim UC CIO Mark Cianca congratulated the 2013 winners.

Most of the presentations were recorded with UCI Replay and may be viewed on the UCCSC web site (use the link “Session Recordings”).

In Brief May 2013

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  • UCI is participating in the InCommon Certificate program, which allows delegated administrators in campus departments to issue and renew digital certificates used for such purposes as securing web servers run on behalf of their department.  Details can be found at http://security.uci.edu/sslcerts.php
  • ReadyTalk, UCI’s conference calling service, has been enhanced to include videoconferencing.  Up to four participants (selected by the conference host)  can provide video feeds, and up to 25 conference participants can watch.  More information is at http://www.readytalk.com/products-services/video
  • On May 22, EEE will be offering a workshop, “Working Safe and Smart in the Wild Web” to help faculty and staff learn strategies to protect your personal information while leveraging the power of the internet  for academic communication. Register at https://eee.uci.edu/workshop/cf