General news about what IT Services are up to.
Digital Technology Services (DTS) are pleased to announce the introduction of a laptop loan service for students, known as LapSafe. Addressing the issue: Digital Poverty A student survey from Reading’sContinue reading LapSafe: a new laptop loan service for students
This has been completed When: Tuesday 27 June, 1pm to 5pmWhere: VPN connectionsWho is affected: Anyone using VPN to remote into UoR services between 1pm and 5pm during the changeContinue reading VPN upgrade Tuesday 27th June 1300-1700
Now we have tightened our email security, you may find you are getting more notifications from Microsoft that an email is in Quarantine, and you need to review it. AnContinue reading Emails: About Quarantine
The first six months The Device Lifecycle team has been working with departments across the University since December 2022. In this time we have delivered and set up new SurfaceContinue reading Device Lifecycle News – June update
What is happening? We will be removing (i.e. uninstalling) the native Windows 10 and 11 “Mail” application from all University of Reading managed Windows computers in the next few weeks.Continue reading Removal of Windows 10 “Mail” app
How to stop your email being sent to the Junk Email folder or reported to us as phishing If you receive an email that you are worried about, DTS areContinue reading Emails: Advice for senders
On April 25th 2023, a new release of SailPoint IIQ (accessed via myid.reading.ac.uk) will be going live. This release includes several new features as well as performance improvements. The mainContinue reading Update to SailPoint IIQ (myid.reading.ac.uk) – summary of changes
New IT Equipment available to Functions The Device Lifecycle team has been in contact with departments across various functions to arrange upgrades to standardised portable equipment, in line with theContinue reading Device Lifecycle News – February 2023
Progress report The Lifecycle team have completed successful delivery in Human Resources and Legal Services. We are now finalising dates with Student Services for the roll-out of their equipment overContinue reading Device Lifecycle News – January 2023
Tuesday 24th January – Whiteknights/London Road What is happening? DTS are doing some work on the Eduroam Wi-Fi service between the hours of 1900 and 2200 on Tuesday 24th January.Continue reading Eduroam (Wi-Fi) maintenance schedule 24/01/23
