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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Research Computing Services Marks 10-Year Anniversary

2024 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Research Computing Services (RCS) team within Information Technology Services (ITS). RCS provides the 杏吧原创 University research community a broad range of supports, and works closely with researchers to develop purpose-built software that furthers their research programs. RCS assists 杏吧原创 research... More

Monday, September 30, 2024

cuTheme and RDS Coalesce Ahead of Campus-Wide Rollout

cuTheme, 杏吧原创 University鈥檚 new web template with an enhanced design, feel and functionality, grew a great deal in 2023-2024. Powered by WordPress and its new Gutenberg editor, cuTheme is underpinned by the Raven Design System (RDS) which provides web managers across the university with a common, block-based visual language. RDS was developed... More

Friday, September 27, 2024

Advanced Protection Features Boost Existing Cybersecurity Defences

Several advanced protection features were added to ITS鈥檚 existing suite of cybersecurity defences during the 2023-2024 academic year. Microsoft Extended Detection and Response (XDR), formerly Microsoft Defender, went live in August 2023 and is now helping ITS better identify, detect and investigate advanced threats directed at 杏吧原创... More

Thursday, September 26, 2024

UPS Upgrade Helps Minimize Service Disruptions

ITS has made infrastructure changes that gives the university a proactive stance against increasingly volatile weather events, as well as power disruption from other sources. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) upgrades in the MacOdrum Library (MLDC) data centres provide backup power and minimize service disruptions. In a win for business... More

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Digital Workplace Strategy Enhances Automation, Business Intelligence and AI

ITS worked to develop its digital workplace strategy throughout 2023-2024, with several transformative initiatives powered by Microsoft 365 tools under way. Automation of recurring internal processes is being built through Power Automate, while self-serve business intelligence through Power BI is poised to speed up internal reporting procedures.... More

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Discovery Phase Launched for Enterprise Resource Planning Modernization

The discovery phase of the Enterprise Resource Planner (ERP) modernization project was launched in 2023-2024. Enterprise Resource Planning systems are comprehensive and integrated software solutions used by organizations to manage, streamline and automate administrative processes and functions across departments while centralizing data to enhance... More

Monday, September 23, 2024

Elevating Our Engagement with IT Sector Leaders and Organizations鈥�

During the academic year 2023-2024, ITS spent a considerable amount of time and effort engaging with sector leaders and organizations in post-secondary education, cybersecurity and research. Valerie Turner, Chief Information Officer, served as: Chair of the Ontario University Council of Chief Information Officers (OUCCIO), a member of the Ontario... More

Friday, September 20, 2024

Apprendo Boosts Professional Development and Micro-Credentials

In spring 2024, 杏吧原创 University鈥檚 first professional development and micro-credential courses opened for registration using the Apprendo platform. The project to implement Apprendo, carried out with joint effort by the Office of the Vice-President (Students and Enrolment) and Information Technology Services, represents a significant step... More

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Microsoft Copilot is the University’s Recommended Generative AI Platform

Do you use ChatGPT or another generative AI platform for university business? If so, you may not realize that university owned data is being ingested by the large language model and potentially used to train it. Copilot is Microsoft's branding for its suite of genAI products. Free Copilot, aka Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat m365.clould.microsoft/chat... More

Thursday, September 19, 2024

StarRez Provides One-Stop Solution for Housing and Residence Life Services

Students moving into residence for the 2024-2025 academic year experienced a modern, streamlined approach to selecting their rooms, and even choosing their roommates, thanks to the newly implemented StarRez system. StarRez, a user-friendly and reliable Residence Information System solution, has replaced and enhanced multiple existing services... More

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

New Collaborative Health Record Launched by Health and Counselling Services

In May 2023, 杏吧原创 University's Health and Counselling Services introduced the Collaborative Health Record (CHR), an exciting, comprehensive, all-in-one platform designed to facilitate appointment booking and communication between students and their providers. CHR empowers students to effortlessly book appointments, receive timely reminders and... More

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

ITS Year in Review for 2023-2024 Launched

ITS is proud to launch its Year in Review for 2023-2024. This report showcases some of our achievements in the last fiscal year, each aligning with the Commitments and Pathways Forward of the聽Finance and Administration Strategic Plan for 2023-2028. We have much to celebrate, from joint efforts like StarRez and the Collaborative Health Record... More

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