OIT Technology News:
December 2024 Edition

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Streamline Document Signing with DocuSign PowerForms

This guide provides a step-by-step overview of creating PowerForms to help you streamline document management efficiently.
Microsoft Teams Phone Migration Project Completion: A Summary

SMU has successfully transitioned 3,200 phone lines from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams, enhancing communication capabilities while retiring outdated systems. Explore the journey from Skype to Teams.
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Grants Portal Provides Improved Budget Visibility for Principal Investigators

Discover SMU's new Grants Portal, empowering researchers with easy access to grant details and streamlined budget tracking. Say goodbye to complex reports! Learn more here.
Faculty Technology Workshops Return in January

This January, OIT will be offering several workshops to help you kick off the new year right. From getting started with Canvas to conquering quizzes or using AI, we have you covered.
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Streamlining Educational Program Proposals for the EPC Website

This year, the Educational Programs Committee (EPC) and OIT collaborated with the Provost’s Office to streamline faculty program proposals by simplifying the submission and approval process using DocuSign.
Quick Calc: A Game-Changer for Payroll Efficiency

When Oracle recently introduced a Quick Calc feature for PeopleSoft, Business Analyst Christina George recognized its potential to streamline payroll processes. See how this implementation has benefited the Payroll department.
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Getting a new phone for the holidays? Don't leave Duo behind!

Planning to upgrade your phone or get a new one as a gift this holiday season? Don’t forget one critical step: transferring your Duo multi-factor authentication account. Here is how to transfer your account.

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