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Read recent news articles, blogs, and announcements featuring IT at UIC. Articles share best practices, important UIC IT news, service announcements and keeps you updated on the innovative and exciting IT services and projects we are working on.

Develop Skills to Prepare for your Career

Posted on June 15, 2022

Looking forward to launching your career after studies? It’s never too early to prepare. Perhaps you’re looking for resume or LinkedIn profile makeover guidance, want to brush up on your Microsoft Excel skills,…

$270K Investment Modernizes BGRC Data Center

Anthe Mitrakos | Posted on June 01, 2022

Technology Solutions continues to update UIC technology infrastructure – this time investing $270,000 in replacing two main computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units that provide cooling to the Benjamin Goldberg Research Center (BGRC)…

Summer Tech Talk Newsletter

Posted on May 26, 2022

In case you missed it, Technology Solutions published the Summer Tech Talk Newsletters. Tech Talk shares important IT resources, news, and useful information.

Networks Modernization Upgrade Supports Faster WiFi Connectivity

Anthe Mitrakos | Posted on May 23, 2022

Users of UIC WiFi in various buildings across campus will now enjoy faster connectivity and reduced outages due to an ongoing Technology Solutions Networks Modernization project. As part of UIC’s Forward Initiative augmenting…

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Duo 2FA Security Warning - False Authentication Requests are Phishing Attempts

Posted on May 09, 2022

The Technology Solutions Information Security Office has recently observed cyber security attacks targeting the UIC Community through credentials exposed in password dumps or via phishing. “Password dumps” refers to a situation where an…

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Leveraging High Performance Computing at UIC

Anthe Mitrakos | Posted on April 18, 2022

HPC, or supercomputing, refers to the practice of aggregating computing power in a way that delivers much higher performance than one could get out of using an ordinary desktop computer or workstation.

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UIC transitioning university email to Microsoft Exchange

Posted on April 13, 2022

In an effort to optimize resources, enhance communication and collaboration, and improve support operations, Technology Solutions will be transitioning university email to Microsoft Exchange.

UIC’s IT Leadership Looks Forward to an Innovative 2022

Anthe Mitrakos | Posted on April 05, 2022

Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Chief Information Officer, Matt Riley reflects on how the UIC community dealt with Covid-related challenges in 2021 and discusses what we expect to see in terms of technology innovation at UIC in 2022.

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New network intelligence tool amps UIC network monitoring & performance troubleshooting

Anthe Mitrakos | Posted on March 24, 2022

Technology Solutions has been leveraging its new cloud-based wireless analytics service Edge Network Intelligence, better-enabling support staff to identify and resolve wireless issues more efficiently and effectively than before.

Make and receive calls with your computer using the UIC Softphone

Posted on March 09, 2022

Working remotely has changed the channels by which people communicate. The need to go to the office and be on-site has transformed, and technology has enabled us to connect more easily with students…