March 12, 2019

Snow didn’t slow down IT tools or the Service Center

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During the UW’s eight days of suspended operations in February, UW students, faculty and staff were still able to connect remotely to resources on UW campuses, hold virtual meetings and classes online, and get the IT help they needed, thanks robust IT systems and tools such as Husky OnNet, UW Zoom, UW Panopto, and 24x7x365 support provided by UW-IT’s Technology Service Center.

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March 8, 2019

When traveling, don’t forget eduroam

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Are you traveling and need to stay in touch with colleagues at the UW? Be sure to onboard your devices to eduroam, the UW’s preferred Wi-Fi connection method for students, faculty and staff. Eduroam is a global Wi-Fi service with secure and fast internet connectivity across thousands of campuses and millions of access points in…

October 12, 2018

If you use Wi-Fi at the UW, go with eduroam

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Connecting to Wi-Fi at the UW? Use eduroam, the UW’s encrypted Wi-Fi network that offers enhanced security for your wireless connection. Be sure to configure your devices to access this service.

October 10, 2018

Major upgrades improve Wi-Fi at the UW Tower, libraries

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Read how UW Information Technology significantly increased Wi-Fi service for UW Libraries, Padelford Hall, UW Tower and 30 other buildings throughout the UW. The goal – provide the best wireless experience to all students, faculty and staff.

August 29, 2018

Wi-Fi use surges at UW with growth in connected devices

Infographic of the increase in the number of devices connecting to UW network per day. In 2012 there were 47.9K, in 2018, there were 151.7K, and in 2021 there were 490K unique devices connecting to the UW network per day. There are 19 million connections per week, and since 2012, the usage of Wi-Fi data has increased 20 times. There are 12 thousand access points and there will be an estimated 25K by 2021. There are 3.5 million minutes of Wi-Fi calling per week.

To keep pace with rising demand and an escalating number of devices connecting to Wi-Fi at the UW, UW-IT has undertaken a multi-year effort to upgrade the UW’s Wi-Fi network at all of its facilities and campuses — with the goal of a seamless indoor/outdoor experience.

July 13, 2018

Teams compete in Microsoft’s Imagine Cup World Finals, stay on UW campus

Imagine cup winners lift a trophy together

This month forty-nine teams from 35 countries will compete in Microsoft’s Imagine Cup World Finals in Redmond for a chance to win up to $100,000 and a consultation with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Teams will stay in Alder Hall on the University campus where they will have access to the UW’s high-speed wired and Wi-Fi…

June 29, 2018

Special Olympics USA Games come to the UW this July

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More than 4,000 athletes and coaches from all 50 states will visit Seattle and the surrounding region to participate in the Special Olympics USA Games kicking off July 1. The UW will be the primary venue, and athletes will stay in Seattle campus residence halls, including Willow Hall, a new residence building on north campus…