AppGrad product
AppGrad is not approved for use with University of Reading IT Systems and should not be used. It is not associated with the University of Reading.
Sophos update to v10.3
Version 10.3 of Sophos Endpoint Security client for Windows is coming early in October. This version adds support for the Sophos Client Firewall on Windows 8 workstations as well asContinue reading Sophos update to v10.3
Windows 8 RT
Following Microsoft’s currently aggressive pricing on the Surface Tablet, particularly the Windows 8RT version, here are some pros and cons for this Operating system
New staff travel form
In January 2012 the original request for a revamped Overseas Staff Travel form came from a working group formed by the Admin Information Systems Prioritisation Group and chaired by Alastair Culham.
New Java Exploits
A few days ago somebody “responsibly” published proof-of-concept code for vulnerabilities in Java and as a result there are now exploits starting to appear in drive-by-download exploit kits.
New phishing scam
We have had a recent upsurge in University of Reading specific phishing scams. This time, they are tailored particularly to mimic our mail systems.
Telephone system issues, 15 August 2013
Just to give you all a quick update with regards to Clearing today. We are aware that there are reports of a number of internal telephone calls dropping out asContinue reading Telephone system issues, 15 August 2013
View from the Director’s Chair – Summer 2013
It has been a while since my last post, so here are some updates on what IT Services have been doing so far this summer plus an important update onContinue reading View from the Director’s Chair – Summer 2013
View from the Director’s Chair, May 2013
Despite the unseasonably cold weather there has been plenty of good news to warm hearts and minds within IT Services this month!
Remote assistance trial
IT Services have started a trial of a new system to enhance our support services. We are using of a remote assistance appliance supplied by Bomgar and would encourage all staffContinue reading Remote assistance trial