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Update: Google Sites transitioning Dec 2022

Posted on June 1, 2022

This summer, Google will transition Classic Google Sites to their new Google Sites platform. Stakeholders will receive reminders leading up to the transition.

Posted in Feature Update, IT News, Services & Tools Updates

Need a place to meet? Custom hybrid conference rooms might be the answer

Posted on May 18, 2022

Hybrid conference rooms with “out of the box” configurations can be arranged to fit up to 25 people in person, with plug-and-play conferencing hardware that accommodates hybrid meetings with ease. 

Posted in IT News, Services & Tools Updates

Help Desk summer hours

Posted on May 15, 2022

Beginning May 15, the Help Desk will have temporary summer semester hours until fall. Please make note of these changes.

Posted in IT News, Services & Tools Updates

Tips for using Box File Request—and staying secure

Posted on May 10, 2022

Box File Request gives you a fast and secure way to request files and associated metadata from anyone. Learn how to use this feature and keep your data secure.

Posted in Box Updates, IT News, Services & Tools Updates

Endpoint management service roadmap

Posted on May 10, 2022

An “endpoint” is a device that communicates back and forth with a network (desktops, laptops, servers, smartphones, etc.). This project is critical to reducing threats to university networks. Learn about the many strides we’ve made since the fall 2020 kickoff.

Posted in Endpoint Management & Security ICYMI, Feature Update, IT News, Services & Tools Updates

Webex Scheduler Replaces Productivity Tools

Posted on April 19, 2022

On May 9, 2022, Webex Productivity Tools will be replaced by Webex Scheduler as the supported add-in tool for Outlook Desktop Client and Outlook Web Access. The Webex Scheduler install will be deployed automatically and …

Posted in Feature Update, Services & Tools Updates

Find your files with new “search chips”

Posted on March 1, 2022

Do you ever find yourself digging around in your Google Drive, because the keyword search doesn’t bring up the right file? Give search chips a try. This new Google Workspace feature makes it easier and quicker to find what you need.

Posted in Feature Update, IT News, Services & Tools Updates

New teams meeting integration to include video conferencing link and more

Posted on February 10, 2022

Beginning Feb 21, Microsoft Teams meeting invites will include a link to “join with a video conferencing device.” This will enhance the experience of joining a meeting on supported devices, with multiple layout options and more.

Posted in Feature Update, IT News, Services & Tools Updates

Zoom app minimum version update effective Feb 17

Posted on February 10, 2022

All UW–Madison Zoom accounts and individuals attending UW–Madison Zoom hosted meetings will be required to use version 5.8.6 or later.

Posted in Feature Update, IT News, Services & Tools Updates, Zoom Implementation update

Feature change to Office 365 Outlook removes automatic Teams meeting link

Posted on February 2, 2022

Did you find automatic Teams links in your Outlook meeting requests? We disabled this default setting to enable individuals to continue to choose their online meeting software preference.

Posted in Feature Update, IT News, Services & Tools Updates
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