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Thursday, August 15, 2019

myDesktop is Now cuDesktop

On August 15, ITS upgraded Carleton’s Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).  As part of this upgrade, the name has changed from myDesktop to cuDesktop. Users will also notice slight enhancements to the interface, performance improvements, and an updated image to Windows 10 with the latest software. Please note: after launching the VDI you may... More

Monday, May 13, 2019

Changes Are Coming to Carleton.ca

Four years ago, we redesigned the Carleton.ca home page and it has served us well by bringing in over 100,000 visitors each month. However, four years is a long time in the digital world and we are happy to say that it’s time for a fresh new look. When approaching the refresh, the Department... More

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

The Carleton Home Page is Getting a Refresh

Four years ago, we redesigned Carleton.ca and it has served us well by bringing in over 100,000 visitors each month. However, four years is a long time in the digital world and we are happy to say that it’s time for an update. When approaching the redesign, the Department of University Communications and the... More

Monday, January 28, 2019

Changes Coming to MyCarletonOne – Here’s How This Will Impact You

This month we will be replacing the current system that powers MyCarletonOne with Oracle Identity Management (OIM). As a result, the MyCarletonOne login screen (at myone.carleton.ca) will have an updated look and feel. Impact to staff, faculty, students, and retirees: Your username and password will remain the same, however the next time you... More

Monday, January 28, 2019

Managing your Privacy

Today, January 28, is Data Privacy Day.  It is an international effort to empower individuals and business to respect privacy, safeguard data and enable trust. Data about you can be used in a variety of ways, sometimes in ways you wouldn't expect or even approve.  That's why it's important to understand the value of... More

Monday, January 7, 2019

Spotlight on IT: 2018 Year in Review

This special edition of Spotlight on IT focuses on some of the great work done in our IT department over the past year. We wanted to share what we have been up to in our efforts to support and grow IT at Carleton University. We have just released our 2018 Year in Review. This report... More

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Banner 9 Information Session

This winter Carleton will begin moving from Banner 8 to Banner 9. The Banner Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System is the primary system of record for Carleton University. It provides Carleton’s faculty and staff with access to financial, HR and student information. With this upgrade Ellucian, the software vendor for Banner, has introduced a... More

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

OVPRI and ITS Collaborate to Support Researchers

The Office of the Vice-President (Research and International) (OVPRI) and Information Technology Services (ITS) are collaborating on a number of initiatives to enhance IT support for researchers. New Software Licensing Agreements Carleton has acquired new university-wide licenses for the IBM SPSS software and NVivo Plus. Both are now available... More

Monday, December 3, 2018

Shopping Online This Holiday Season? Be Careful of These Three Things

How is it December already?! Chances are you have some holiday shopping to do (or start), and if you’re like me you’ll turn to online shops.  It's fast, easy, convenient, and, in some cases, I can have my purchases wrapped and shipped directly to my loved ones. But before you open that browser, here... More

Monday, October 22, 2018

Tips to Practice Safe Browsing

It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month! This is a time to help better understand the cyber threats we face online and the simple steps we can take to minimize those risks. This week we’re talking about cyber security beyond Carleton. Taking control of your own cyber security begins with understanding one simple fact: the Internet can be... More

Monday, October 15, 2018

Protect your Password with Two-Factor Authentication

It's Cyber Security Awareness Month and this week we're talking about protecting your password using two-factor authentication. According to a Verizon report, 81% of data breaches are due to compromised passwords.  You can have the strictest password policy that stipulates complex passwords and mandatory password changes, but if people are... More

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Design Change Coming to Carleton Central on Oct. 22 – POSTPONED

PLEASE NOTE: THIS CHANGE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE On October 22, ITS will be updating the Carleton Central login webpage (central.carleton.ca). This is simply a design change and no action is required. This change has no impact to Carleton Central access via the Current Students website (Carleton.ca/students). The Carleton Central... More

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