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New UW-IT infrastructure directors take on critical roles to better serve UW
February 20, 2024
Three units within UW-IT’s Infrastructure Division critical to the University of Washington’s business functions now have new leaders — a key step in a major reorganization that was completed in late 2023. Scott Bingham is Director of Microsoft Platforms, a new unit in UW-IT; David Cox is Director of Computing and Storage; Joby Walker is Director of Infrastructure Tools. Strengthening UW’s partnership with Microsoft UW students, faculty and staff rely on multiple IT tools and apps to accomplish their work,…
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New research computing division gets strong leader
January 16, 2024
By UW-IT News & Announcements Xiao Zhu, a research computer expert with the knowhow to help other researchers across the University of Washington to meet their evolving computing needs, is UW-IT’s new Associate Vice President for Research Computing. “It is my belief that Xiao will skillfully support the UW in its role as a world leader in research,” said Andreas Bohman, UW-IT’s Vice President for UW Information Technology and CIO. “I am also confident that Xiao’s commitment to fostering…
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This fall, don’t forget to choose eduroam for your Wi-Fi needs
November 1, 2023
Eduroam is the preferred Wi-Fi connection to the UW’s network. It’s more secure and encrypted, using the latest technology. Eduroam can also be used across the globe.
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Set up your UW NetID recovery options
October 30, 2023
Add your mobile number and email address so if you forget your password or get locked out, you can regain access to your UW NetID.
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Get free access to Linkedin Learning
October 24, 2023
Access up to 16,000 LinkedIn Learning courses, from cloud architecture to data visualization and graphic design.
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Pick a safer Wi-Fi connection during Cybersecurity Awareness month
October 3, 2023
As part of your Cybersecurity Month activities this October, switch your devices’ Wi-Fi connections to eduroam. It’s not just fast and preferred by the UW, it’s also encrypted to make your communications all the more secure.
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Beware of tech support scams
September 4, 2023
They’re among the most insidious of scams — when someone claims to be from tech support and offers to help. Learn how to keep these bad actors at bay.
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Faculty: Engage your students with Poll Everywhere
September 3, 2023
Present polls, knowledge checks, and other activities to engage and assess students using Poll Everywhere, a web and SMS text-messaging student response system.
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UW-IT chooses new AVP to lead critical Infrastructure division
August 28, 2023
A former Fortune 500 executive with decades of experience in IT operations, cloud platforms, data and visualization technologies has been selected as UW-IT’s new Associate Vice President for the Infrastructure division and Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
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Self-sustaining rates for UW-IT services to increase in FY 2024
August 23, 2023
In response to financial impacts caused by deferred IT maintenance and refresh projects following global pandemic and supply chain disruptions, UW-IT will be increasing rates for several IT services starting Oct. 1.