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Technology News
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UAF Nanook Technology Services to offer UA Zoom and Kaltura Mediaspace training
January 09, 2026
At the beginning of the Spring 2026 semester, UAF Nanook Technology Services (NTS) Collaboration and Learning Spaces (CLS) will offer UA Zoom and Kaltura MediaSpace Trainings to anyone within the University of Alaska system.
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Zoom AI Companion in the Workplace App available soon
January 09, 2026
Zoom AI Companion panel in the Workplace App will become available for all UA Zoom users on Jan 11th, as an opt-in feature.
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'New cell phone? Set up the DUO mobile app!'
December 04, 2025
Happy holiday season! If you've been gifted a new phone or are treating yourself to a well-deserved upgrade, remember to configure the Duo mobile app on your new device.
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Enhancing Our Defense: Introducing Phishing Simulations and a New Reporting Tool
November 21, 2025
To combat the recent surge in sophisticated phishing attacks targeting our community, OIT is stepping up our security awareness program.
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UA Google Workspace: Time to tidy up your storage
November 07, 2025
As previously shared, Google is changing how storage works for education accounts, and the University of Alaska is preparing for those changes.
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Delayed access to employee timesheets due to BSS9 work
October 17, 2025
In support of the University's ongoing transition to Banner Self Service 9 (BSS9), employees will have delayed access to their R23 and R24 timesheets.
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Important Changes to Your Duo Security at UA
October 17, 2025
To protect your University of Alaska (UA) account and university services from increasing security threats, UA is improving its Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) system.
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Updated social media guidelines now available
October 17, 2025
The Office of Public Affairs has updated UA's general guidelines for personal and university social media use.
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New University GenAI policies and guidelines now available
October 03, 2025
The University of Alaska's Office of Information Technology has released new Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) policies and resources to help employees navigate this fast-moving technology.
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Remember to Check Your Contact Information
September 05, 2025
To help us keep accurate records and follow federal rules, please review your personal information in UAOnline each fall and spring semester.