OIT Technology News: Back to School 2021 Edition

In this edition of the OIT Tech News, we feature the latest updates to STABLE, launch the MOS3K contest, highlight a new computing cluster, celebrate an ITOM 2308 student's perfect score on the MOS certification, announce upcoming changes to Duo, plus much more.
Go Live Updates and Fall Timeline for STABLE

We have been posting blog updates over the last year highlighting features of the new system as they were being designed, and now we are celebrating a major milestone.
STABLE
MOS3K Contest Starts September

This year we are on our way to our 3,000th certification and we want to celebrate that achievement. On September 1, 2021, we are launching our MOS3K contest!
Web Team Supports Site Refreshes

OIT is moving forward with the largest update to the SMU web experience in years. The Web Team is working with multiple areas to launch new sites and features in the coming months.
Fall 2021 Staff IT Training Schedule

We are continuing our in-person training sessions for the fall! Check out our latest offerings and sign up for whatever sparks your curiosity.
Student Ranks 3rd in State for MOS Championship

One of our ITOM 2308 students recently made a perfect score on the MOS certification exam. By completing the 50-minute exam in just 31 minutes, she ranked 3rd in Texas for her time and score.
Cover of the OIT Quarterly Security Report
Summer 2021 Security Report Now Available

In our Physical Security edition, we spotlight how the depreciation of 3G wireless networks could impact everything from home alarms to medical devices, how the Clery Act sheds light on campus crime, and how to secure your home with smart locks and security systems.
Looking to the STARS with the Jestons

This summer, our students working with the Research Team designed and built a cluster server using computers that fit in your palm. Also, the STARS are available to help with your classroom technology projects.
Summer Classroom Upgrades for 2021

Most of our classroom technology upgrades are scheduled during the summer months to limit disruption. As many of the rooms received improvements recently for the SMUFlex experience, this summer's work included fewer major overhauls but still offered improvements in over 100 rooms.
Future Changes in Duo Service

To improve account security, OIT will soon be reducing the number of choices to authenticate with Duo two-factor authentication. We have a few options and recommendations to improve your Duo experience.
Canvas Corner: Back to School 2021 Edition

In this month's Canvas Corner, we look at the new Feedback Box, Webcam submissions, enhancements to New Quizzes, and the Comment Library in SpeedGrader.