UB Information Technology News

If you’ve updated your Zoom Workplace app on your Windows or Mac computer to version 6.1.0, you may have recently noticed problems scheduling your meetings.

UB Information Technology (UBIT) and the Office of Curriculum, Assessment, and Teaching (CATT) are hosting a forum on July 18 in Knox 109. This event will update and engage UB staff members on the various ways AI is being used across campus.

UBIT is starting the upgrade of the UBIT Help Center Online from the BMC Helix Remedyforce (RF) ticketing system to the TeamDynamix (TDX) platform.

Despite the retirement of UB's laptop loan program, UB is committed to supporting students who need access to technology.

Chosen name is coming to UBmail, Zoom.

When the new Cybersecurity Club at UB wanted to host an exercise simulating Wi-Fi hacking scenarios, they needed equipment. Enter UBIT.

The VPAA Generative AI Task Force hosted two forums to update and engage faculty and staff on UB’s AI research and integration of generative AI in UB's classrooms.

You’re getting an upgrade, but you used your old phone for Duo two-step verification. What happens now?

From the refurbished classroom studios to the limestone exterior, the renovation of Crosby Hall on South Campus restored the building's aesthetic beauty, inside and out. But thanks to UBIT, Crosby Hall received a significant upgrade in technology offerings as well. 

Received an email saying your eduroam certificate is expiring?  Here’s what that means and what you should do.

When UBIT started replacing older video projectors in classrooms over the Winter 2023-24 break with new models, it was clear the old projectors still worked well enough to be of some use.

Beginning May 4, 2024, you will no longer be able to use an old version of Zoom when joining and hosting meetings at UB. Update your personal devices today to avoid disruptions, especially with finals right around the corner.

As a UB student, your UBITName is your gateway to essential university services and resources. It’s crucial to keep your account secure and confidential. Here are some important guidelines to follow: 

UBIT has implemented a change in how UBVPN is accessed due to a surge in unauthorized login attempts on UBVPN servers. Although this change may affect your access method, rest assured it’s crucial for network safety. 

In an effort to improve relations between students and geese, UBIT has recently unveiled an AI chatbot specifically tailored for our feathered friends on UB’s campus. Aptly named “Waddle,” this goose-friendly virtual assistant aims to revolutionize communication between humans and geese.