Technology systems and processes, OIT news, training, security and other tech news.
Technology News
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Gmail announces important changes to bulk mailings coming Feb. 2024
January 26, 2024
Google will require the use of Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance (DMARC). Any service violating this new policy will automatically have their emails sent to quarantine for Google Workspace and Gmail email accounts.
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UA Zoom trainings for spring 2024
January 12, 2024
During the Spring 2024 semester UAF NTS Collaboration and Learning Spaces (CLS) will offer UA Zoom Trainings to anyone with UA Zoom account access.
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January 12, 2024
Kaltura changes took effect on December 21, upgrading the LMS integrations for Bb Learn and Canvas and upgrading the player to the V7 player.
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Revised Software Procurement Process for UA Employees Seeking to Purchase Software
November 17, 2023
This revised software procurement process will simplify and improve our current manual review methods. This effort works to streamline operations, enhance cost-efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and elevate management of our software solutions across the board.
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The Why's and How's of Multi-Factor Authentication
November 17, 2023
The university requires all employees to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) -- an online security step that helps prevent unauthorized access to university systems.
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November 03, 2023
No matter where a video is posted, whether it's on a website or social media, it should be captioned so that deaf and hard-of-hearing users can access and enjoy the content.
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Summer 2020 and Earlier UA Blackboard Courses Being Removed
November 03, 2023
Starting on Nov 22, 2023, UAA and UAF academic courses from Summer 2020 and earlier that have not been accessed in the last two years will be removed from active status.
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Tips for setting up new phone with DUO MFA
October 06, 2023
Even if your new phone has the same phone number, you will need to add it to your DUO account in order for push notifications to work again.
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Web accessibility drop-in Q&A session
October 06, 2023
Web developers for the UA Office of Information Technology and UAF University Relations will host web accessibility drop-in sessions via Zoom on the second Friday of each month beginning Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.
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UA offices and departments begin utilizing NextGen forms to streamline processes
September 01, 2023
Many of our offices and departments at the University of Alaska are utilizing NextGen forms to streamline processes. You may receive emails at various points to let you know the status of forms uploaded.
