OIT Technology News: Winter 2021 Edition

In this edition of the OIT Tech News, we cover the new my.SMU dashboard, new web support options, spam protections, and passwords, plus much more

New my.SMU Dashboard is Coming Soon! Wouldn't it be nice if even one thing got easier right about now? We are happy to bring a little good news about something that will make your life as a student easier. Coming to your browser soon is an easier way to interact with my.SMU. You can expect: • Simplified navigation • Mobile support • Improved search for classes and schedule building • Easier to track academic progress Find out about the new experience launching soon.

OIT Launches New Web Support Site and Assistant Pilot We have made great strides in making Sitecore easier to use for everyone. To help those that are still finding it challenging, OIT is launching a Web Assistant pilot plus a new support site. SMU's Spam Filter Upgraded for Intelligent Protection Your SMU mailbox has some serious upgrades that make it even harder for spam to get through and easier for you to identify the few messages that slip through.

Changing Your SMU Password? Don't Forget Your Office Phone Don't forget when you change your SMU Password annually; you also need to sign out of your phone and reenter your new credentials.

Winter 2021 Security Report Now Available In our Make Security a Habit edition, we learn how tiny changes to our habits can make new security routines easier to implement, get tips for securing your password, plus using a password vault.

Box Refreshes Look & Feel, Adds Collection Features Box has a new look for the new year. You'll see that things look slightly different the next time you log in, but don't worry.   Phone System Enhancements Fight Spam Calls We all bristle at those annoying spam calls. A new solution helps to reduce the amount of these calls we receive.

Canvas Corner This month's Canvas Corner looks at new features and changes to the Rich Text Editor, including the HTML formating and LaTeX equations. We also look at updates to push notifications.