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Information Technology (IT) never sleeps. IT news happens regularly across campus and beyond. Here’s the latest from IT@UW–Madison.
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Virtual Office Hours with CIO Didier Contis
Fridays, 9:15 a.m. via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with UW–Madison’s Chief Information Officer.
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Tech tip: Make sure WiscAlerts reach you & your family
You’re already enrolled in WiscAlerts, but did you know you can also sign up your family members? Follow these tips to make sure you’re prepared if there’s a campus emergency.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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IT Federation: A deep dive into phase 2 workstreams
Explore each workstream to learn more about its scope, purpose and expected outputs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Honorlock: Side-Angle Camera/Dual Camera feature
The Honorlock Side-Angle/Dual Camera feature is currently in beta testing. Learn when this feature may be available at UW–Madison.
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Call for proposals: Information & Technology Leadership Conference 2026
Share your leadership insights at UW–Madison’s annual IT leadership conference this fall. Submit your proposal by Oct. 4.
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New format, new home for ‘Inclusive language guide for IT terminology’
The Inclusive language for IT guide just got easier to search, link to and use.
Notes from the CIO
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What last fall’s listening sessions showed me
A message from Chief Information Officer Didier Contis: The CIO Listening Sessions gave me a lot of things: candid feedback, a clearer sense of our challenges and genuine confidence in our community…
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Cultivating resilience: Reflections on tending our IT garden
A message from Chief Information Officer Didier Contis: Many of us in IT are shaped and strengthened by the stress of the job. But the most resilient teams are not forged with…
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Connections are the heart of our work
A message from Chief Information Officer Didier Contis: My first 4 months at UW–Madison have reinforced something important: People need connections to do their best work. And those connections can come from…
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A month of listening, learning & ice cream
A message from Chief Information Officer Didier Contis: As I pass my 1-month mark at UW–Madison, I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve discovered about our IT community. And I’m excited to share…
