Recent News & Events
Backup your documents and desktop folders
When was the last time you backed up your laptop? Laptops can be lost, stolen or damaged. Learn how to backup OIT managed laptops and have one less thing to worry about. Continue Reading Backup your documents and desktop folders
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Throughout October, OIT Security will be hosting events, sharing resources and providing helpful tips on how each member of the UCI community can protect themselves and the University from cyber threats. Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart. Continue Reading October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Google Workspace (Formerly G-Suite) Storage Changes
Google has announced they are changing their service and pricing models for educational institutions. These new models end unlimited storage for all accounts. UC Irvine expects to transition to these new pricing and storage models between mid 2022 and early 2023. This post will contain general information regarding the changes, along with updated guidance for… Continue Reading Google Workspace (Formerly G-Suite) Storage Changes
OIT Walk-in Help Desks Closed
The OIT Walk-in Help Desks in Aldrich Hall and the Administrative Modulars will remain closed until further notice. Call (949) 824-2222 or email oit@uci.edu. We are staffed and ready to help, day or night. Watch for our new live chat service – coming soon. Continue Reading OIT Walk-in Help Desks Closed
Poll Everywhere, Now Available for UCI Faculty & Staff
New Interactive, No-Cost Polling Resource Available for UCI Faculty & Staff Poll Everywhere, a popular web-based polling tool, is now available to faculty and staff as a free resource campus-wide. Using Poll Everywhere allows users to capture audience feedback across remote classes, meetings, and hybrid workspaces through live online polling, surveys, Q&As, quizzes, word clouds,… Continue Reading Poll Everywhere, Now Available for UCI Faculty & Staff
A Universal Change To Duration of Outlook Meetings
Beginning on Thursday, July 15, default meeting time settings on all UCI Microsoft Outlook accounts will be changed. Any new meetings scheduled in the Outlook calendar, will now default to 25 minutes and 50 minutes, instead of the legacy 30 and 60 minute options previously provided. Doing so will help address meeting fatigue, and will… Continue Reading A Universal Change To Duration of Outlook Meetings
Duo MFA Now Required for UCI’s Virtual Private Network
Duo multi-factor authentication is now required to access UCI’s virtual private network (VPN). This new requirement applies to all users who are already enrolled in UCI’s Duo MFA. The process of connecting to the VPN will change slightly, with details outlined below: After selecting the Connect button, a popup window will appear requesting the user’s… Continue Reading Duo MFA Now Required for UCI’s Virtual Private Network
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. UCI staff or faculty still using Skype for Business will need to begin using Microsoft… Continue Reading Microsoft Teams is Replacing Skype for Business
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. Continue Reading 2020 Technology Impact Report
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 created to help students get signed up and to provide additional details and news announcements during the… Continue Reading Student Duo Enrollment Begins
2019 OIT Customer Satisfaction Survey
The Office of Information Technology has embarked on the third cycle of our customer satisfaction survey as part of an overall strategy for continuous service improvement. In cooperation with UC San Diego, who has been successfully using this process for many years, we hope to enhance our understanding of which IT services are of most value to you, and where we have opportunities to serve you better.
We Heard You
OIT leadership has analyzed the results to develop a plan for the next fiscal year. Areas that appear to need special attention are being prioritized and a general plan for making improvements is being implemented.
Collaborations & Presentations
Learn more about how OIT collaborates with other units and universities including presentations by our staff at conferences throughout the country.
