Technology systems and processes, OIT news, training, security and other tech news.
Technology News
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Revised Software Procurement Process for UA Employees Seeking to Purchase Software
November 17, 2023
This revised software procurement process will simplify and improve our current manual review methods. This effort works to streamline operations, enhance cost-efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and elevate management of our software solutions across the board.
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The Why's and How's of Multi-Factor Authentication
November 17, 2023
The university requires all employees to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) -- an online security step that helps prevent unauthorized access to university systems.
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November 03, 2023
No matter where a video is posted, whether it's on a website or social media, it should be captioned so that deaf and hard-of-hearing users can access and enjoy the content.
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Summer 2020 and Earlier UA Blackboard Courses Being Removed
November 03, 2023
Starting on Nov 22, 2023, UAA and UAF academic courses from Summer 2020 and earlier that have not been accessed in the last two years will be removed from active status.
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Tips for setting up new phone with DUO MFA
October 06, 2023
Even if your new phone has the same phone number, you will need to add it to your DUO account in order for push notifications to work again.
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Web accessibility drop-in Q&A session
October 06, 2023
Web developers for the UA Office of Information Technology and UAF University Relations will host web accessibility drop-in sessions via Zoom on the second Friday of each month beginning Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.
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UA offices and departments begin utilizing NextGen forms to streamline processes
September 01, 2023
Many of our offices and departments at the University of Alaska are utilizing NextGen forms to streamline processes. You may receive emails at various points to let you know the status of forms uploaded.
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OIT in Collaboration with UAF Realigns IT to Better Serve UA
September 01, 2023
Effective July 1, services primarily used and depended upon by UAF students, faculty, and staff are now managed directly by UAF and the newly named Nanook Technology Services (NTS).
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“MOVEit” Breach May Impact You; Take Steps to Protect Yourself and Your Data
August 18, 2023
UA students and employees may have been impacted by the large-scale “MOVEit” data breach earlier this year.
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Proper font selection improves the accessibility of documents
August 04, 2023
Font selection plays a crucial role in shaping the accessibility of printed documents.