Category: IT News

Smart Access: September 2026 progress update

Two Smart Access updates that employees should be aware of include WiscVPN notifications and a Duo Desktop pilot. Learn more.

Let’s win the Big Ten Online Cyber Championship!

Join your peers for an online game to test your cybersecurity abilities. Sponsored by the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Oct. 1., noon via Zoom.

IT Federation: Laying the foundation for phase 2

Phase 2 is organized into workstreams and will run from September 2026 to June 2027. Learn more about phase 2 plans, what’s decided and what’s still to be shaped, and more.

IT Federation: A deep dive into phase 2 workstreams

Explore each workstream to learn more about its scope, purpose and expected outputs.

Get involved in IT Federation efforts

Phase 2 offers more opportunities to shape discovery and design. Complete our interest survey to get started, and join us for office hours. First session: Sept. 28, 3 p.m. via Teams.

Device compliance notifications coming to WiscVPN November 11

Beginning November 11, 2026, WiscVPN will show a notification when a connecting device does not meet university endpoint standards. Learn more.

Free access to computers, printing & equipment on campus: InfoLabs explained

InfoLabs give you free computer access, equipment checkout, specialized software and printing at more than 20 locations across campus.

What is TechNews?

Welcome to a new academic year, Badgers! Whether this is your 1st time reading TechNews or you need a refresher, here’s what you can expect in your inbox each month.

New to UW? Here’s how to personalize your digital campus identity

Use the UW–‍Madison Profile app to take control of your digital persona in Canvas, Zoom and other online services.

Cybersecurity tips & resources for students

New year, new you, new opportunities to be scammed online. Learn how to recognize phishing attempts and how to bolster your cybersecurity knowledge and vigilance.