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  • Data center

    Funding requested for IT modernization

    February 04, 2022

    The State of Alaska has requested $20 million in federal infrastructure funding to overhaul student information technology systems for the University of Alaska system.

  • Online security

    Online Security Training Courses

    February 04, 2022

    The University of Alaska Office of Information Technology has a series of online security training courses available for staff and students to learn from.

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    UA emergency communications overview

    January 21, 2022

    The UA Alert notification system is used to release information about emergencies (incidents) that may disrupt university operations. Here is what you need to know about the system.

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    Zoom Recording Cleanup

    January 21, 2022

    Since August 2019, UA has ballooned Zoom cloud storage usage from 15% to 86%. At our current pacing, we will exhaust our available storage in the next 10 weeks. Please review your Zoom cloud recordings and delete (or download & delete) all recordings that are not actively in use.

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    New year, new information updates

    January 07, 2022

    With 2021 behind us and the new year off to a start, now is a good time to make sure your online information is correct and up to date.

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    UAA website gets an update!

    January 07, 2022

    After a robust design process encompassing Information Technology, University Advancement, the Web Advisory Committee and many others, the University of Alaska Anchorage campus website has been updated to reflect a new modern design!

  • Online security

    Holiday Shopping: Check the privacy settings on your smart devices!

    December 17, 2021

    When you're thinking about purchasing a Smart device of any kind -- whether it's a home security device or a Smart refrigerator, it's important to check the privacy ratings before purchasing and to make sure to secure your privacy settings before you begin using your device.

  • Email

    Don't forget to set vacation email and voicemail settings before the holidays!

    December 17, 2021

    As the holidays approach and winter office closures are upon us, don't forget to update your vacation messages on your office phone and email account.

  • Online security

    Password Tips & Advice

    December 03, 2021

    Passphrases (or passwords) are like house keys to your personal home online. Making your passwords as strong as possible helps keep your information secure, both at home and at University of Alaska.

  • cloud storage

    University of Alaska Banner Cloud Migration

    December 03, 2021

    The University of Alaska Office of Information Technology has embarked on a project that will advance the Banner enterprise resource planning ecosystem and enable increased agility and stability.