In response to changes in Google’s license and storage model, DoIT Productivity and Collaborative Solutions started a multi-year project to reshape the Google Workspace service. See the approved project charter to learn more.
Services & Tools Updates
Microsoft Teams audio conferencing email is legitimate
Earlier this week, users received an email from Microsoft announcing audio conferencing within Microsoft Teams has been turned off. Many wondered if the message was spam. We can confirm the dial-in feature expired Oct 31.
Microsoft Teams dial-in feature expires Oct 31
Faculty, staff and students will no longer be able to join a Microsoft Teams meeting by dialing in. Learn more about the change and alternative video conferencing tools that offer dial-in capability.
New 30-day expiration process for inactive Office 365 groups and Microsoft teams
The new expiration process began Mon, Oct 3. Learn more about the change and what to do if one of your groups or teams is impacted.
Top Hat enterprise license is here for fall
The cost for using the tool was previously covered by students who purchased individual subscriptions. This new license will allow all UW–Madison students to use the tool with no purchase required. Learn more.
Zoom app minimum version update effective Aug 29
All UW–Madison Zoom accounts and individuals attending UW–Madison Zoom hosted meetings are required to use the latest version. Check which version you have and make sure you’re prepared!
New Jira auth plugin; UDDS for group management discontinued
Do you use Jira to handle workflows? The Jira team implemented a new authentication plugin for group management and discontinued using UDDS codes for authentication. Learn whether your Jira group or project will be affected.
Update Webex Meetings to Webex App
Beginning Aug 12, the original Webex Meetings desktop app will be replaced with the Webex App. Learn more about the update process and what you need to do to prepare.
Zoom app minimum version update effective Jul 21
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!
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.