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Verizon announces new discount rates for Vanderbilt University employees
Verizon has reduced its discount for Vanderbilt University employees by 2 percent as the result of a new agreement. Read MoreAug 11, 2017
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Vanderbilt IT speaks to University Staff Advisory Council about how to protect against phishing attacks
Masood Sidiqyar, VUIT’s director of security operations, spoke to members of the University Staff Advisory Council Aug. 8 about how to spot a malicious email. Read MoreAug 9, 2017
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New application will enhance protection against email phishing attacks
VUIT will launch a new security program Monday, Aug. 28, to provide more protection to Vanderbilt email users from external phishing attacks. Read MoreAug 2, 2017
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Wireless network changes coming to Medical Center buildings Sept. 5
Beginning Sept. 5, the university’s wireless network, vuNet, will no longer be available in Vanderbilt University Medical Center buildings. Read MoreAug 2, 2017
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New Box.com web experience slated for September
On Sept. 8, Box.com will upgrade all accounts to a new look and feel that will include other improvements based on customer feedback. Read MoreJul 9, 2017
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A message from Vice Chancellor John Lutz regarding email phishing attacks
Vice Chancellor for Information Technology John Lutz discusses a recent increase in email phishing attacks and what you can do to protect your information and the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreJul 6, 2017
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Protect yourself from phishing attacks
With the advent of the new fiscal year, Vanderbilt IT is beginning to detect an increased amount of phishing activity targeted toward university employees. Review best practices now to protect yourself. Read MoreJun 29, 2017
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Cybersecurity Alert: Reboot computers to protect against ransomware attack
On May 12, a global “ransomware” cyber attack was launched that has now reached computers in 150 countries, including the United States. The cyber attack continues to present an ongoing threat for computers and systems that have not yet been protected. Vanderbilt needs your help to further protect its network and your files. Read MoreMay 15, 2017
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SkyVU Flight Check-In scheduled for June 7
SkyVU will host its second Flight Check-In on June 7 from 2 to 3 p.m. in The Commons Center’s Multipurpose Room. This session will inform the community about timekeeping and expense report changes. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Vanderbilt IT doubles Box.com storage space
As of May 1, Vanderbilt IT has increased the default space available to users’ Box.com accounts from 50 GB to 100 GB. VUIT offers Box.com as a cloud storage and sharing solution. Read MoreMay 3, 2017
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Mapped drives to be unavailable during VUIT maintenance May 21
The VU1File share service will not be available from 6 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 21, while Vanderbilt IT performs maintenance. Many university users utilize this service to store files on the server. Read MoreMay 2, 2017
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New Medical Center visitor wireless network now available
Vanderbilt University Medical Center unveiled its new guest wireless network, VUMCGuest, May 1. Read MoreApr 26, 2017
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Reminder: Learn about SkyVU updates in new blog post
Check out the latest SkyVU blog on its website. Posts capture updates regarding business processes and SkyVU programs, along with upcoming events and important dates. Read MoreApr 21, 2017
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SkyVU Town Hall scheduled for April 4
Come to the SkyVU Town Hall at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, in the Student Life Center’s ballroom. During this one-hour event, leaders will share the progress made since last October and preview summer plans. Read MoreMar 20, 2017
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New working group to assess and prioritize opportunities for enhancing research IT resources on campus
The Research IT Special Project Working Group will advance the efforts of the Provost’s Initiative to Enhance Research and Scholarship, or PIERS. Read MoreMar 17, 2017
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Vanderbilt, Oracle and Huron executives speak to the university’s role as a leader in industry’s move to cloud
On Feb. 23, approximately 75 SkyVU project participants gathered to learn more about Vanderbilt’s partnership with Oracle Cloud Solutions and Huron Consulting Group. Read MoreFeb 27, 2017
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VUIT working to resolve email issues
Since Thursday, Feb. 16, users have been reporting ongoing issues with their Vanderbilt email accounts on mobile devices and while using Outlook Web Access. Read MoreFeb 27, 2017
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SkyVU introduces cloud education webpage
This week, SkyVU published a new section about cloud computing on its website. Read MoreFeb 23, 2017
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TechShare discusses off-site data center, IT service management
The Transition Management Office hosted its second TechShare on Feb. 6 with a focus on changes to an off-site data center, IT service management and identity management. Read MoreFeb 10, 2017
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Phone service to be temporarily unavailable Jan. 15
Vanderbilt IT will upgrade the telephone system at 4 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, which will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. During this time, the telephone system will be unavailable. Read MoreJan 3, 2017