All UW–Madison Zoom accounts and individuals attending UW–Madison Zoom hosted meetings will be required to use version 5.10.0 or later. Check your Zoom version to make sure you’re ready!
Services & Tools Updates
Update: Google Sites transitioning Dec 2022
This summer, Google will transition Classic Google Sites to their new Google Sites platform. Stakeholders will receive reminders leading up to the transition.
Need a place to meet? Custom hybrid conference rooms might be the answer
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.
Tips for using Box File Request—and staying secure
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.
Webex Scheduler Replaces Productivity Tools
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 …
Find your files with new “search chips”
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.
New teams meeting integration to include video conferencing link and more
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.
Zoom app minimum version update effective Feb 17
All UW–Madison Zoom accounts and individuals attending UW–Madison Zoom hosted meetings will be required to use version 5.8.6 or later.
Feature change to Office 365 Outlook removes automatic Teams meeting link
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.
Webex App expands to cover softphone, meeting and chat
Beginning Feb 1, UW–Madison will have the ability to use Webex as a primary team communication app for softphones, meeting and chat.