Archives: Internet

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Spotlight on IT: Internet Edition

Welcome to our eNewsletter, Spotlight on IT, where each month we spotlight a different trend or topic in the information technology world.  If you would like to receive this publication in your inbox, subscribe here. This month’s edition is all about the internet. Internet The internet got its start over 50 years ago and in... More

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

The History of Wireless at Carleton University

Wireless was first introduced on Carleton campus in summer 2004.  The demand for wireless services has increased significantly over the years. Month and Year Concurrent Devices Connected September 2013 7,588 September 2014 12,494 September 2015 14,385 September 2016 18,260 ITS has made significant enhancements to support the increased demand,... More

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Connecting to Carleton’s Wireless Networks

There are two wireless services available at Carleton: CU-Wireless and Eduroam and both are free for students, faculty and staff. Wireless is currently available in key locations across campus. To connect, all you need is a laptop or portable device with a Wi-Fi compatible network interface card and a MyCarletonOne account. New Wireless Users... More

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Spotlight on IT – Social Media Edition

Welcome to our new eNewsletter, Spotlight on IT.  Each month we will spotlight a different trend or topic in the information technology world.  If you would like to receive this publication in your inbox, subscribe here. This month’s spotlight is on Social Media. Social Media Usage Canadians spend an average of 4 hours per day... More

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Social Media in the Classroom

This fall I will be going into my fourth year here at Carleton.  Over the past three years the use of social media in lectures, tutorials, or as channels for students to collaborate, has evolved dramatically. Given the theme of this month’s Spotlight on IT, I wanted to share with you my experiences using social media in... More

Thursday, May 19, 2016

ITS Infographic: April Stats

The infographic below highlights some of the activity we saw in the month of April.  Click on the image for a larger view.  Accessible transcript is included below the image. Accessible Transcript ITS Stats - What Happened in April We provide enterprise IT solutions and services to support the learning, teaching, research, and administrative... More

Thursday, March 31, 2016

6 Tips for Safe Online Banking

Banks use comprehensive safeguards to protect the integrity and security of your information and financial transactions. If you choose to bank online you need to do the same.  Here are some tips to help you bank safely: Pick a strong password.  Online Banking passwords must be unique and complex. It is highly recommended that... More

Friday, March 11, 2016

ITS February Stats [INFOGRAPHIC]

Our team of 120 professional services staff provide enterprise information technology solutions and services to support the learning, teaching, research and administrative goals of Carleton University. The infographic below highlights some of the activity we saw in the month of February  Click on the image for a larger view.  The accessible... More

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Beware of Phishing Emails with Subject of Faculty/Staff/Student

Beware of phishing emails circulating on campus with the subject of "Faculty/Staff/Student" and appears to be from the Service Desk here at Carleton University.  Do not reply to the message, do not click on the link within the body of the message and do not provide your email and/or account information.   This is a phishing attempt and... More

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Wireless Satisfaction is Up from Last Year

Each year ITS participates in Carleton's Student Satisfaction Survey as part of the ongoing effort to improve the services provided to students. This past year students were asked about their experience with wireless on campus. In order to compare results, the same questions were asked in the 2013 survey, and we are happy to report that... More

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Wireless Access Continues to Expand on Campus

Last month exterior wireless access points were added around the following buildings: Robertson Hall Staecie Building Paterson Hall Herzberg Building The access points were strategically positioned in highly trafficked areas to ensure coverage between buildings.  For example, you will remain connected to the wireless network as you move... More

Friday, November 28, 2014

6 Tips for improving IT security

Each individual has a responsibility for information security. Here are some simple and easy steps you can take to improve security. Never share your passwords. If someone does not have a password to gain access to a resource, they probably were not supposed to have it in the first place. Do not open suspicious... More

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