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Technology News
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Software Request process form updates
October 02, 2026
UA is streamlining the Software Request process to simplify the form while upgrading how we review vendor risk and accessibility.
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More room to roam: Faculty/staff storage totals increase
September 18, 2026
UA faculty and staff will receive additional Google and Microsoft storage space as total storage limits increase from 15 GB to 20 GB. Learn what the change means and how storage limits will be implemented beginning Oct. 1.
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Upcoming Google Workspace changes: What's happening
September 04, 2026
As previously shared, the University of Alaska has been working to better manage Google Workspace storage totals. The next few months bring some important, concrete steps toward that effort. Below is information about the additional changes users can expect.
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Managing your digital footprint: Kaltura Media
August 20, 2026
Learn how to manage your Kaltura media library and prepare for upcoming accessibility and media retention changes.
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August 20, 2026
The new Zoom Web experience will be enabled for all users on August 26th. It offers a unified, intuitive interface with a redesigned homepage, a universal header, and simplified navigation.
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Fall 2026 Zoom and Kaltura Training offerings
August 20, 2026
At the beginning of the Fall 2026 semester, UAF NTS Collaboration and Learning Spaces (CLS) will offer UA Zoom and Kaltura Training to anyone within the University of Alaska system.
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Changes coming for UA & UAF Kaltura users
August 20, 2026
On Aug 16th, 2026, the titles for Kaltura's recording/capture programs in UAF MediaSpace and Canvas, will be updated to use the current tool names: Express Capture and Kaltura Capture.
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June 19, 2026
Logging into Zoom is easy, all you have to do is click on the SSO option and sign in with your UAUsername and Password.
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Duo MFA: Updating Your Authentication Method
June 19, 2026
As previously announced, the "Phone Call" method for Duo multi-factor authentication has been officially retired to ensure compliance with modern security standards, provide better reliability for users, and meet current liability requirements.
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Removed Google Accounts May Block Your Shared File Access
May 21, 2026
Shared files owned by Google Accounts that have been inactive for more than 3 years will soon be inaccessible. Find out what you can do to retain access to these files.