https://www.usf.edu/it-updates/Recent posts from Updatesen-usTue, 15 Sep 2026 14:07:25 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/ms-hackathon-post.aspxAs a college student, learning about AI can be an exciting and rewarding experience that can open new career opportunities and help you stay ahead of the curve. That’s why we were excited to learn that Microsoft had chosen USF to co-host a kick-off event for their annual AI Classroom Hackathon competition, which focuses on students competing to build intelligent applications that reimagine education in the era of AI.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Microsoft and USF Partner for AI Classroom Hackathon Kick-OffAs a college student, learning about AI can be an exciting and rewarding experience that can open new career opportunities and help you stay ahead of the curve. That’s why we were excited to learn that Microsoft had chosen USF to co-host a kick-off event for their annual AI Classroom Hackathon competition, which focuses on students competing to build intelligent applications that reimagine education in the era of AI.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/ms-hackathon-post.aspxIT in the Newshttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/ms-hackathon.aspxMicrosoft is partnering with USF Information Technology and the Judy Genshaft Honors College to host a special launch event that will take place on Thursday, October 26 from 4:30-7:30 PM in the Honors College building.Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Join us for the Microsoft AI Hackathon Kickoff Event!Microsoft is partnering with USF Information Technology and the Judy Genshaft Honors College to host a special launch event that will take place on Thursday, October 26 from 4:30-7:30 PM in the Honors College building.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/ms-hackathon.aspxIT in the Newshttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/ms-teams-transcription.aspxMeeting transcriptions are now available in Microsoft Teams and are also automatically generated on videos uploaded to SharePoint and the rest of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Meeting Transcriptions Now Available for Microsoft TeamsMeeting transcriptions are now available in Microsoft Teams and are also automatically generated on videos uploaded to SharePoint and the rest of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/ms-teams-transcription.aspxIT in the Newshttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/svc-outage.aspxThis fall, USF Information Technology will be making important changes to the building infrastructure of the SVC Data Center in Tampa. To make these changes, a planned power outage will occur, and applications hosted in the Tampa data center will be down temporarily for a short period of time.Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 SVC Data Center in Tampa Outage Planned for September 24This fall, USF Information Technology will be making important changes to the building infrastructure of the SVC Data Center in Tampa. To make these changes, a planned power outage will occur, and applications hosted in the Tampa data center will be down temporarily for a short period of time.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/svc-outage.aspxIT in the Newshttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/microsoft-authenticator-campaign.aspxAs cybersecurity risks continue to rise, USF leverages state-of-the-art MFA protection to help keep our accounts safe. The Microsoft Authenticator app is our preferred method of authentication, providing great security benefits along with fast and reliable login access.Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 USF IT Encouraging Microsoft Authenticator App through Notification CampaignAs cybersecurity risks continue to rise, USF leverages state-of-the-art MFA protection to help keep our accounts safe. The Microsoft Authenticator app is our preferred method of authentication, providing great security benefits along with fast and reliable login access.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/microsoft-authenticator-campaign.aspxIT in the Newshttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/password-changes.aspxTo help protect the USF community and enhance cybersecurity, IT is making changes to our NetID password requirements. Our new guidelines will require your password to be at least 12 characters long.Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Learn more about upcoming NetID password changesTo help protect the USF community and enhance cybersecurity, IT is making changes to our NetID password requirements. Our new guidelines will require your password to be at least 12 characters long.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/password-changes.aspxIT in the Newshttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2022/self-search.aspxDid you know there is an easy way to get help with technology related questions at USF? You don’t have to wait or contact anyone to get the assistance you need right now. Find information on how to reset your NetID, enable MFA, connect to wireless and more in just a few seconds. Click here to learn more.Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 Get IT Help With Self-Service SearchDid you know there is an easy way to get help with technology related questions at USF? You don’t have to wait or contact anyone to get the assistance you need right now. Find information on how to reset your NetID, enable MFA, connect to wireless and more in just a few seconds. Click here to learn more.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2022/self-search.aspxService Announcementshttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2024/ustore-outage.aspxDid you know there is an easy way to get help with technology related questions at USF? You don’t have to wait or contact anyone to get the assistance you need right now. Find information on how to reset your NetID, enable MFA, connect to wireless and more in just a few seconds. Click here to learn more.Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 Get IT Help With Self-Service SearchDid you know there is an easy way to get help with technology related questions at USF? You don’t have to wait or contact anyone to get the assistance you need right now. Find information on how to reset your NetID, enable MFA, connect to wireless and more in just a few seconds. Click here to learn more.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2024/ustore-outage.aspxService Announcementshttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/usf-gold-discontinued.aspxUSF Information Technology will be retiring the on-campus USF-GOLD wireless network effective May 22, 2023. After this date, USF-GOLD will no longer be available, and everyone will need to connect their devices to the USF wireless network using eduroam.Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 The USF-GOLD Wireless Network is Being DiscontinuedUSF Information Technology will be retiring the on-campus USF-GOLD wireless network effective May 22, 2023. After this date, USF-GOLD will no longer be available, and everyone will need to connect their devices to the USF wireless network using eduroam.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/usf-gold-discontinued.aspxService Announcementshttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/phishing-sophisticated.aspxPhishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes, credit card details or other personal information. Many of us have become accustomed to being watchful of poorly spelled email addresses and odd file attachments, but phishing is becoming more sophisticated than ever.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Phishing methods becoming more advanced and targetedPhishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes, credit card details or other personal information. Many of us have become accustomed to being watchful of poorly spelled email addresses and odd file attachments, but phishing is becoming more sophisticated than ever.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/phishing-sophisticated.aspxService Announcementshttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/phishing.aspxPhishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, credit card details or other personal information. These attacks are becoming more sophisticated, and anyone can be a target, including university students, faculty and staff. Learn more.Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Online Safety Tips from USF ITPhishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, credit card details or other personal information. These attacks are becoming more sophisticated, and anyone can be a target, including university students, faculty and staff. Learn more.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/phishing.aspxTechnology Tiphttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/womens-history.aspxDuring the month of March, USF Information Technology will be highlighting women in IT to celebrate National Women’s History month. With more women making contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields than ever before, we wanted to take this opportunity to showcase the diverse and unique perspectives from some of the women who are a part of USF Information Technology.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Celebrating Women in IT for National Women's History MonthDuring the month of March, USF Information Technology will be highlighting women in IT to celebrate National Women’s History month. With more women making contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields than ever before, we wanted to take this opportunity to showcase the diverse and unique perspectives from some of the women who are a part of USF Information Technology.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/it-updates/2023/womens-history.aspxIT in the News