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Microsoft Teams is Replacing Skype for Business
On July 31, 2021, Microsoft is discontinuing Skype for Business. It is being replaced with Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams features chat options similar to Skype, and also includes richer messaging tools and new features to better collaborate within each unit.
2020 Technology Impact Report
The 2020 Technology Impact Report represents the work that the Office of Information Technology did on a number of critical projects across our teams, and highlights the best examples of how OIT worked together with our campus partners to support digital transformation at UCI during an unprecedented year.
Student Duo Enrollment Begins
The Office of Information Technology will soon require Duo multi-factor authentication for all students. Enabling this tool now means students won’t have to worry about any disruptions to UCI account access in the future. A website has been...
Free Access to Udemy’s Professional Learning Platform
OIT has renewed the campuswide license for Udemy, a professional online learning platform. More than 5,500 online courses are available.
Inclusive IT Language Guide
OIT is committed to building a positive and inclusive environment that drives engagement, supports development, and enhances performance. By embracing our core values – especially those of inclusiveness and respect – we strengthen connections and collaborations across all of UCI.
Microsoft’s Enterprise Skills Initiative, Now Available
Access to Microsoft’s Enterprise Skills Initiative is now available to UCI faculty and staff at no cost. This free resource is for anyone interested in growing their skills in AI engineering, business intelligence or data. Access to this training platform typically...
Campus Web Search Upgraded
As of Friday, April 23, the UCI.edu search application has been upgraded to Google Programmable Search. What does this mean for you?
Kian Colestock Named Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer
Kian Colestock was named associate vice chancellor and chief information officer, effective May 1, 2021. He will report to Vice Chancellor Tom Andriola.
Technology Roadmap
This roadmap highlights where OIT is strategically focused over the coming few years, but the plan is never final. As we modernize and transform the IT landscape, through and beyond the pandemic, we aim to anticipate the campus’ evolving needs and align our resources and priorities to support them. In this time of rapid technological change, we remain committed, through our core values, to serving UCI with world-class solutions that further the University’s mission.