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In October 2013, UIT Strategic Communication published the first edition of Node 4 — a monthly newsletter for UIT employees containing IT news and announcements, employee features, event information, and more.

Although health wearables collect a lot of information beyond the scope of your fitness activities, increasing your risk during a data breach, there are still a few key ways to protect your data.

The Enterprise Web Advisory Committee (EWAC) met on October 5 and the Teaching and Learning Portfolio (TLP) met on October 17. The Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC) will next meet on November 14 and the IT Architecture and New Technology (ANTC) Committee will reconvene on November 27.

UIT staff recognized for their excellent work.

Udy said one of the most important and challenging parts of his job is getting people to understand the risks we face in the digital age without sounding like Chicken Little.

The 2023-24 Kevin Taylor Memorial Service Award was presented to Aimee Ellett, special assistant to Chief Information Officer Steve Hess, during the UIT All-Hands Meeting held online on September 19. Ellett received a plaque and a symbolic oversized check denoting a $500 honorarium.

The changes comply with the recently updated USHE Board Policy R345: Information Technology Resource Security and strengthen the university’s information security policy to address the present and increasing risks of cybersecurity incidents.

A significant system upgrade for Avaya, the U’s central telephone solution, is on track for completion in early December 2023. The upgrade from Avaya Communication Manager version 8.1 to version 10.1 will impact approximately 15,675 hard phones and softphones.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools must be used with caution to avoid known pitfalls, such as bias, privacy violations, copyright infringement, and inaccuracy. These guidelines are intended to support institutional standards for privacy, safety, ethical practices, and data security.

The winner of the 14th annual ITS-UIT golf tournament was decided by a tiebreaker. A UIT team ended up tying an ITS team but edged out the runner-up by posting the best scores on the lowest handicap holes.