UBC Forms Retiring Fall 2021
UBC IT Okanagan will be retiring the UBC Forms service by the end of this year. Existing forms will be disabled by September 1, 2021 and the site turned off completely by December 1, 2021. If you no longer need your form(s), please unpublish them and ensure you have kept any data required. If you […]
Get Your MS Teams News on the Get Started Portal
Submitted by wwan on Fri, 06/11/2021 – 13:28
Starting today, Microsoft (MS) Teams end users will see a “News” section on their Get Started Portal. This new feature will keep you updated on th…
Delays for IT Equipment Purchasing
UBC IT’s next shipment of computer equipment, which includes laptops, docking stations, and monitors will be in mid-August 2021. The COVID-19 outbreak has brought operational disruptions to industries across the world, one of them being the computer hardware manufacturing industry. The switch to working from home and distance learning has also created a surge in demand for computer equipment, creating a massive supply issue. Customers are provided a warning of a three-month delay in receiving their order.
Lunch & Learn: Using MS Teams @ UBC
UBC IT is decommissioning Skype for Business (UBC Collaboration Suite) on May 31, 2021. All remaining accounts will be automatically switched to Microsoft (MS) Teams to continue supporting your collaboration needs. MS Teams enables chat, video conferencing, and collaborating in real-time on documents. MS Teams Training for UBCO Staff & Faculty If you’d like to […]
May 2021 IT Update: IT Equipment and New Hires – Early Resumption Planning Tips
While the university is currently determining the approach and guidelines for the resumption of onsite teaching and learning, we wanted to highlight a few things to help you better prepare for any IT equipment purchases or new hires you may need for fall. We will provide additional information and resources to support your resumption planning when further details are confirmed. IT Accounts & […]
Retirement of McAfee Encryption Management Service – June 24, 2021
Submitted by tcarpenter on Thu, 04/29/2021 – 14:44
UBC IT will be retiring the McAfee Encryption management service on June 24, 2021. We will continue to manage encryption for supported dev…
Remember to close off your Qualtrics account before end of term
Submitted by jchong on Fri, 04/23/2021 – 13:04
Its almost the end of term and those of you leaving UBC will want want to make sure your Qualtrics surveys and respondent data are properly deal…
Skype for Business Decommissioning on May 31, 2021
UBC IT is decommissioning Skype for Business (UBC Collaboration Suite) on May 31, 2021. To continue to support your collaboration needs, your Skype for Business account will also be automatically switched to Microsoft (MS) Teams on that day. MS Teams enables persistent chat, video conferencing, and collaborating in real-time on documents. To learn more about […]
A Guide to Using MS Teams at UBC
UBC IT is decommissioning Skype for Business on May 31, 2021. To continue to support your collaboration needs, everyone will be moved to Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams is a collaboration tool that was launched for UBC August 2020 to allow UBC groups to create content and share information that they need to work together. MS Teams […]
A 90 Day Data Retention Schedule for MS Teams Chat Coming April 30
Submitted by wwan on Fri, 03/12/2021 – 11:24
Instant messaging apps has become one of our essential tools to communicate and stay connected with one another. We often overlook the amount of d…