Tech Talk connects IT community
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On Aug. 11, 224 staff and faculty from across the University of Toronto’s (U of T) tri-campus community attended IT@UofT Tech Talk. This virtual event offered an opportunity for the University’s Information Technology (IT) community to stay connected, receive updates and ask questions about IT at U of T. The event was hosted by the Information Technology Services (ITS) department via Microsoft Live Events.
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Key ITS contacts
Feedback?
If you have questions and/or more information related to ITS, please contact its.prep@utoronto.ca. This mailbox will be regularly monitored.
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IT@UofT People — Jacqueline Tong
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This month, IT@UofT People Profiles features Jacqueline Tong, web developer for Education, Awareness & Culture, ITS. Jacqueline is a dedicated hiking aficionado who has trekked on some of the world's most famous trails. These physical and mental challenges, she says, allow her to recharge and clear her mind.
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Quercus toolbox: new additions ready for fall
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Academic and Collaborative Technologies (ACT) just released new additions to the academic toolbox that faculty can use to help enhance their courses and the classroom learning experience.
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Teaching remotely and security risks at U of T
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Upgrade to AMS coming in November 2020
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In November 2020, U of T will launch the next phase of an upgrade to its Administrative Management Systems (AMS) – called the S/4HANA Migration Project. The transition will create the foundation for improved overall system performance and future modernization of the SAP systems. Read more
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New Microsoft Teams updates improve meetings
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This month, the U of T community can expect to see several updates to their Microsoft Teams experience. With these updates come several new and useful features, such as 'together mode,' which will enable staff and faculty to make the most of their online meetings.
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Peak enrolment: 35,000 students log into ACORN
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It’s been over two years since U of T completed a massive upgrade to its student information system. How did the system handle peak enrolment this year? On July 31, more than 35,000 Faculty of Arts & Science students logged in to ACORN during the largest enrolment day for U of T.
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Upcoming Connect+Learn sessions: Aug. 26 & 27
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Connect+Learn sessions provide staff with training on common technologies and applications. The next sessions are:
- Aug. 26, 12 p.m.: This session is intended for SharePoint site owners and administrators who want to learn about a particular feature and/or need some assistance with content.
- Aug. 27, 12 p.m.: Learn about FindTime, an add-on for Outlook that assists in finding potential meeting times for you and attendees, then allows everyone to vote and quickly set a meeting.
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New FAQs on CanSSOC Threat Feed platform
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U of T is one of the founding members of the Canadian Shared Security Operations Centre (CanSSOC) project, which investigates cyber security threats facing higher education institutions. Find out what makes CanSSOC’s Threat Feed platform unique by reviewing new frequently asked questions on the website.
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Network service for international students
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To provide lower latency connectivity for international students living in mainland China, ITS launched the Alibaba Cloud Enterprise Network (CEN) last month. It allows students to access the U of T network and resources, such as Quercus, Collaborate Ultra and more.
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U of T transforms business processes with SAP
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The University’s autumn-2019 SAP Administrative Management System migration paves the way for its SAP S/4HANA migration, planned for late 2020. Meanwhile, it has transformed IT processes, saving up to two days of time in some cases.
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Policy: non-medical masks or face coverings
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The University is implementing this temporary Policy requiring non-medical masks or face coverings to be worn indoors in common-use spaces on University property. This Policy is consistent with the approach taken in City of Toronto By-Law 541-2020 and City of Mississauga By-Law 0169-2020.
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New campus maps tool launched in August
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In early August, U of T launched a new campus maps tool. With detailed renderings and simplified navigation, the maps will help incoming students get acquainted with our campuses, even from a distance. New layers of information will also help prepare everyone for their eventual return to campus.
View the map here.
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Virtual field trips, digital labs & global colleagues
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U of T professors are planning for a fall semester unlike any other, including virtual field trips to Bonnechere Caves and digital labs that allow students to observe their experiments at a nano-level. About 90 per cent of undergraduate courses give students the option of studying online. Read more
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EASI Connect+Learn sessions
Aug. 26 & 27, 12 p.m.
Participate in online lunch-time learning sessions about University enterprise applications. Join session via Teams. (No registration required).
- Aug. 26: SharePoint Office Hours
- Aug. 27: FindTime
Accessibility and Language
Aug. 28, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This session will provide participants with a foundational knowledge on how communication and language can create barriers to accessibility, and how to address these barriers. Register (UTORid required).
Virtual ITS Town Hall
Sept. 10, 10-11 a.m.
This will be an opportunity to connect with ITS colleagues. Presentation by CIO Bo Wandschneider with Q&A session to follow. (Invitation only).
CanSSOC webinar: Threat Feed platform & Vulnerability Management pilot
Sept. 21
More details coming soon. Subscribe to the CanSSOC e-newsletter to be notified.
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ITS New Staff: August 2020
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Please welcome:
Michael Buzny
Security analyst, CanSSOC
Information Security
Deyves Fonseca
Associate director
Information Security
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Congratulations to the following ITS staff for reaching U of T service milestones in August 2020.
Dharmesh Amalsadia — 10 years
Carl Chan — 15 years
Kelly Jay — 25 years
Derek Liu — 5 years
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