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How to Upgrade to Office 2021

April 3, 2024

In alignment with UBC’s strategic plan to enable collaboration across the university and within our greater community, UBC will be implementing Microsoft 365 (M365), a cloud service that combines the commonly used Office apps (e.g., Word, PowerPoint and Excel) with collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams and OneDrive. To prepare for this migration to M365, all devices should be using Office 2021. Learn more about the project to move UBC to M365.  

Most newer CRP devices (less than 4 years old) or those recently upgraded, likely are already using Office 2021. However devices older than 4 years, or department owned devices which are not managed and supported by UBCO IT, should check their Office version and update as needed.  

The guide linked HERE outlines the steps to:

  1. Confirm your current Office version, and
  2. Install Office 2021 from the Software Centre on your computer if required 

If you encounter any problems with the installation, or have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our Desktop Support team by submitting a ticket in the UBC Self-Service Portal.

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Zoom video retention policy postponed and recordings to be stored in Kaltura

April 3, 2024

This article was published on Wed, 04/03/2024 - 10:45

You were previously informed that the new Zoom video retention policy would come into effect on March 31, 2024. That is no longer the case, as the policy rollout date is being postponed. Zoom videos that are a year older or more will not be deleted on March 31 and links to Zoom videos will continue to work past that date.

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Interview with Barish Golland: OneDrive & Teams Training at UBC

March 27, 2024

This article was published on Wed, 03/27/2024 - 16:19

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UBC IT at BCNET Connect 2024: A Look into AI/Machine Learning through the Cybersecurity Lens

March 27, 2024

This article was published on Wed, 03/27/2024 - 16:03

To learn about their upcoming presentation at BCNET Connect 2024, we recently met with UBC IT cybersecurity experts Scott Baker and Kevin Radford to explore how they are delving into the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, shedding light on both its potential and the accompanying challenges.  

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Inside UBC IT’s ARC Team: Current Endeavors & Initiatives with Ryan Thomson

March 27, 2024

This article was published on Wed, 03/27/2024 - 15:37

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Windows 11 Update Available for Managed IT Devices

March 20, 2024

Windows 11 is now available as an optional update in the Software Center on all Staff, Faculty and Research workstations that are compatible with Windows 11.

The upgrade process will take approximately 2 hours and can be downloaded and installed in the background while you continue to work. For the upgrade to be applied to your device, you will need to restart your computer. The restart process will take an additional 10-15 minutes.

If you don’t see the upgrade option in the Software Center, your workstation may not be compatible with Windows 11 or is not considered an IT Managed Device.

At a future date, the upgrade will become mandatory for all compatible workstations.

Please contact IT Services through a ticket via the UBC Self-Service Portal as support for Windows 10 ends in October 2025.

Instructions

To guide you through the Windows 11 upgrade, please watch the how-to install Windows 11 video or follow these step-by-step instructions:

Step 1: Open the Software Center application.

UBC SCCM

Step 2: Click on Updates in the left sidebar. This should show any available updates.

SCCM Updates

Step 3: Click on the Windows 11 update to show more details and click Install.

Windows 11 SCCM Install

Step 4: Confirm the upgrade by clicking Install to begin the in-place upgrade.

Windows 11 SCCM Confirm

 

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UBC IT at BCNET Connect 2024: Demystifying Cybersecurity Risk in Projects

March 20, 2024

This article was published on Wed, 03/20/2024 - 12:05

UBC IT is excited to highlight one of the upcoming presentations at BCNET Connect 2024 from our very own Matthew Ellis and Aaron Heck from the UBC Cybersecurity team: Demystifying Cybersecurity Risk in Projects. The session is an insightful exploration into the landscape of cybersecurity within the realm of research endeavors.  

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Inclusive Tech: Gender Diversity at cmd-f Hackathon

March 19, 2024

This article was published on Tue, 03/19/2024 - 16:05

Emilyn Sim, a co-op student at UBC IT pursuing a degree in Computer Science, recently participated in the cmd-f Hackathon that had significant personal importance: gender diversity in tech. Alongside her teammates Sholpan Sapargaliyeva, Antonia Tykei, and Jessie Lavery, she joined cmd-f, a hackathon organized by UBC students for underrepresented genders in tech. Spaces like cmd-f are important, as they provide mentors, volunteers, and participants a supportive environment that encourages the exploration of new and important perspectives. 

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Empowering our privacy champions: The Privacy Matters Champions Network

March 13, 2024

This article was published on Wed, 03/13/2024 - 16:22

In today's digital landscape, safeguarding sensitive information through privacy and information security measures is paramount. To address this proactively, we have established the Privacy Matters Champions Network, a community-driven movement aimed at promoting a culture of responsibility and collaboration. This network empowers faculty and staff members to advocate for privacy and information security within their units, fostering awareness and creating a safer digital environment for all at UBC. 

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UBC CIC holds inaugural Hackathon on Cloud Computing & Generative AI

March 13, 2024

This article was published on Wed, 03/13/2024 - 16:02

On March 2, 2024, the UBC Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC) hosted its inaugural CIC Hackathon for students: a day of collaboration and creative problem-solving centered around themes of cloud computing and generative AI. Held in-person at Sauder Learning Labs, the Hackathon was a resounding success with over 200 applicants, and a full capacity of 100 accepted participants. Over the course of the event, student teams worked on creative solutions to address the core focus of the UBC CIC: fostering community health and wellbeing. 

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