Working together for a better University
Welcome to UW-IT’s A Year in Review 2022 report. UW-IT provides critical technology support to all three campuses, UW medical centers and global research operations. And we collaborate with University partners using technology to advance teaching, learning, innovation and discovery.
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Easing their journey to graduation
Helping students navigate their way to graduation requires support from the registrar, software engineers and others along the way.
Building a wall against cybercriminals
Major accomplishments in 2022 are helping the UW build a more secure online environment and reduce the risk from cybercriminals.
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Avoiding data traffic bottlenecks
A new, more resilient network infrastructure at the UW ensures a smooth flow of data, even during rush hour.
![Two Multiethnic Male Data Center System Administrators and IT Specialists Talk, Use Laptop. Information Technology Engineers work on Cyber Security Network Protection in Cloud Computing Server Farm.](https://itconnect.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/yir-2022-research-center-400×150-scaled.jpg)
Win-win for UW research
With strong, centrally managed computational tools and support, the UW holds a winning hand when it comes to grant applications.
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A look ahead
Initiatives for 2023 and beyond will support the University’s priorities.
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FY 2023 budget
UW-IT carefully manages its budget and is committed to transparency.
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A look back
A number of initiatives supported teaching, learning and more over the past year.