Division of Information Technology
Division of Information Technology
IT News @ Virginia Tech
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Dec 22, 2020
New Gmail interface integrates email, chat, meetings, and more
Collaborative Computing Solutions (CCS) is enabling the new Gmail interface, which integrates email, chat, meetings, and voice calling within Gmail, for Virginia Tech users. The new interface is expected to be available shortly after the new year.
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Dec 21, 2020
IT policy revisions clarify reporting; simplify procedures
The Division of Information Technology and the Vice President for Policy and Governance have updated two important policies applicable to the use of university computing resources, networks, and services.
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Dec 18, 2020
With Google Cloud Platform now available, faculty and staff have three cloud service choices
Virginia Tech is expanding its Cloud platform services for faculty and staff — Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is now available in addition to Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Service (AWS).
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Dec 15, 2020
End-of-the-semester feature updates for Kaltura, Canvas, and Zoom
Feature enhancements will be in place on or after Dec. 19, 2020.
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Dec 10, 2020
Virginia Tech introduces new on-campus cable TV programming
Virginia Tech’s new on-campus cable television programming lineup has 100 high definition channels, including the ACC Network.
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Nov 19, 2020
Board of Visitors receives briefing on pandemic impact on university workforce
“The pandemic has changed the work environment for good, not just the foreseeable future,” Bryan Garey, vice president of human resources, told the Board of Visitors. “Organizations all over the world have had to figure out new ways to work and Virginia Tech has been among them."
Division of IT Spotlights
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Jan 11, 2021
Virginia Tech’s Citizens Broadband Radio Service licenses, administered by the Division of IT, featured in Virginia Business
Virginia Business recently featured Virginia Tech's new CBRS licenses, which the Division of IT administers and played a significant role in obtaining for the university.
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Aug 24, 2020
COVID-19: Technology Resources
The following resources from the Division of IT will help you navigate the technology needed to successfully teach, take classes, and work remotely as Virginia Tech modifies its operations for fall 2020.
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May 12, 2020
Join us in congratulating our graduating IT student employees (and employee-students!)
Please join us in saying CONGRATULATIONS!!! to our Division of IT student workers (and employee-students!) who are graduating in spring/summer 2020.
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Sep 17, 2019
Honors College assistant professor receives grant to improve student access to computational research
Stephanie “Nikki” Lewis, collegiate assistant professor in the Honors College, has been awarded a 4-VA Grant through the Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies (TLOS) division to conduct a course redesign in the Honors College.
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Apr 22, 2019
Data-Driven IT Support Operations and Decision-Making: A Grassroots Effort
Data-driven decision-making can occur at either the strategic level or the operational level. While data-driven decision-making at the strategic level often requires a carefully considered plan, significant investment, and a top-down approach, data-driven decision-making at the operational level can be a grassroots effort that does not require significant financial or personnel investment.