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*New* Google Shared Drive Storage Allocations

To support the University’s Sustainable Storage program

Join us for Google Days 2024!

The Office of Information Technology invites you to join us for two half-days of presentations, discussions, and hands-on learning opportunities to help the

UMN Email and Google Workspace: Access Timelines and How-Tos

Beginning on June 1, 2024, after non-emeritus faculty, staff, and students depart the University, their UMN email

Kaltura Player Upgrade: Timeline and Impacts

Upgrade Date: August 1, 2024At the University of Minnesota, Kaltura in Canvas and MediaSpace currently use Kaltura’s “v2” (aka “version 2”) player.

Duo Security Gets a New Look March 19

Beginning on March 19 between 5 and 7 p.m.,

New Date for PeopleTools Upgrade to 8.60: June 8-9, 2024

On June 8 and 9, 2024 (Saturday and Sunday), University IT intends to upgrade the PeopleSoft development platform—PeopleTools—to version 8.60, pending successful completion of testing. This is an updated date from the previous April estimates.

Upcoming Changes to VPN Client

On January 23, 2024 the VPN (virtual private network) client will change from Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client to Cisco Secure Client for University VPN users system

Save the Date: April 20-21, 2024, PeopleTools Upgrade to 8.60

On April 20 and 21, 2024 (Saturday and Sunday), University IT intends to upgrade the PeopleSoft development platform—PeopleTools—to version 8.60, pending successful completion of testing. 

Changes to UMN Email and Google Workspace

To mitigate cybersecurity and data privacy risks and to comply with licensing agreements, the University of Minnesota is no longer able to provide Google Workspace, w

November Focus on Files

This month, Focus on Files invites you to join us for "Clearing Up Your Digital S