IT News @ Virginia Tech
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General ItemNew VPN tool available, Ivanti users should switch to Cisco AnyConnect VPN software prior to Dec. 31
Virginia Tech will discontinue use of Ivanti VPN on Dec. 31, 2025, and move to Cisco AnyConnect VPN.
Date: Oct 31, 2025 - -
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Commonwealth Cyber Initiative launches new outdoor wireless test bed , articleThe new 1.5-mile test bed along Stroubles Creek in Blacksburg expands the CCI xG Testbed in Arlington into one of the nation’s largest, providing researchers and industry partners such as Verizon, AT&T, Samsung, and Lockheed Martin with cutting-edge infrastructure to advance data and privacy security.
Date: Oct 30, 2025 - -
General ItemHelp shape Virginia Tech’s IT security and identity management strategy
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to share their thoughts on current information security and identity practices at Virginia Tech through a brief online survey.
Date: Oct 23, 2025 - -
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4Help's in-person support returns , articleThe In-Person Support Desk, located on the Torgersen Bridge, provides help with IT services and personal devices to students, employees, alumni, and visitors on the Blacksburg campus.
Date: Oct 15, 2025 - -
General ItemQualtrics survey software available to university employees at no cost Date: Oct 14, 2025 -
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General ItemApp integrations in Microsoft 365 will require review beginning in November
As an added security measure, the Division of IT is implementing a new process for third-party app integrations and add-ins in Virginia Tech's Microsoft 365 environment.
Date: Oct 13, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech working group establishes framework for responsible, ethical use of AI , articleThe working group spent nearly 18 months engaging with faculty, staff, and student representatives across the university to develop core principles and recommendations related to the use of artificial intelligence.
Date: Oct 10, 2025 - -
General ItemNew University IT Strategic Plan and upcoming town hall sessions
The Division of IT is hosting several town hall sessions for the university community to learn about Virginia Tech's new IT Strategic Plan.
Date: Oct 10, 2025 - -
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Oct. 22 webinar features cybersecurity expert John Kindervag , articleKindervag's talk will focus on the history and current applications of the Zero Trust Model. Other Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities include a capture the flag competition with the Virginia Cyber Range.
Date: Oct 08, 2025 - -
General ItemFCC grants streamlined request process for experimental radio licenses at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech's Program Experimental License (PEL) will expand opportunities for research and education experiments in wireless communications and related technologies.
Date: Sep 30, 2025 - -
General ItemLocal phone numbers no longer appear in People Search Date: Sep 25, 2025 -
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General ItemWindows 10 support ends Oct. 14
University-owned devices must be upgraded to Windows 11 or enrolled in extended security updates. Personal devices should be upgraded by their owner.
Date: Sep 22, 2025 - -
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2025-26 annual notice on rights and responsibilities of the Virginia Tech community , articleA message from Amy Sebring, executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Frances Keene, vice president for student affairs.
Date: Sep 12, 2025 - -
General ItemNew Student Teams Benefit provides students up to 5 Microsoft Teams sites
Each student has the ability to create and manage up to five Teams, each with a storage capacity of 1 gigabyte, using the MyCAT Tool.
Date: Sep 03, 2025 - -
General ItemSign up for fall 2025 high-performance computing workshops
Advanced Research Computing is hosting a series of high-performance computing workshops suitable for all skill levels.
Date: Aug 28, 2025 - -
General ItemGuide to technology support and services from the Division of IT Date: Aug 20, 2025 -
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