Microsoft Office 2010 updates
We have started to force the Office 2010 Service Pack 2 installation to all our managed PCs since 29 August. Once the install has finished, the next time that OutlookContinue reading Microsoft Office 2010 updates
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
Java update – June 2013
As we frequently mention on this newsfeed and on Twitter, it’s time to update Java again. Oracle has released a Critical Patch Update on 18 June 2013 that affects multipleContinue reading Java update – June 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
Microsoft Windows XP support
IT Services will not support Windows XP beyond Microsoft’s withdrawal of security update support after 8 April 2014. This also applies to Office 2003.
Cedar Farm data link
Today, our Data Networks team updated the connection to the University’s Cedar Farm.