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New Look for VPN Logins
December 14, 2023: The look of the VPN login process is changing on Jan 9th at 9AM to use the new Duo prompt.
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JMU undertakes phishing education campaign
December 8, 2023: JMU employees and affiliates recently received simulated "phishing" messages as part of a harmless exercise to train members of the community on phishing identification and risks from phishing.
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Microsoft OneDrive updates
November 15, 2023: Microsoft has made a few updates to the OneDrive web application that will help users stay more organized with file management. Take a look!
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JMU departments turn to Microsoft Teams
October 16, 2023: Demand for the Microsoft Teams Overview course through IT Training has increased over the past several months. Learn how your department can sign up for on-the-road training today!
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Microsoft unveils new Teams experience
October 16, 2023: Microsoft recently unveiled a new Teams experience. Read more to find out about the improved experience.
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MacOS Sonoma incompatible with some JMU systems
October 6, 2023: JMU Information Technology has discovered some incompatibilities with the recently released macOS Sonoma and certain JMU systems
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Duo Universal Prompt is Coming
October 4, 2023: In November 2023, JMU will update the look and feel of the Duo prompt used for Two Factor Authentication on all systems to the new Duo Universal Prompt.
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Beware of scams via Microsoft Teams
August 22, 2023: With the previous notice about email scams, JMU users should also be on alert for potential scams through Microsoft Teams.
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Microsoft 365 Work Location and Hours
August 16, 2023: You can now use Work Location and Hours through Outlook on the web, which is an extension of the feature previously rolled out earlier this summer.
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Update on Chosen Name project
August 15, 2023: Information Technology has an update on the Chosen Name project for all employees.
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Technology Review process reminder
August 15, 2023: A reminder on where data can be stored, as well as how to deal with AI tools with important data. Plus, how to request a tech review for new technology.
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Avoid being a victim of email scams
July 26, 2023: A new wave of phishing email scams have been seen across JMU accounts. Learn the tactics being used & how to protect yourself.
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Microsoft introduces Work Locations
July 18, 2023: Microsoft now allows users to indicate whether they are in the office or remote each day.
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Telecom introduces PCR 360
July 17, 2023: Telecom introduces PCR 360, which will change the way telecom bills are accessed, among other new features.
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New email protection implemented for JMU accounts
July 17, 2023: A new email protection system has been implemented for all JMU email accounts. Read more about what you can expect to see.
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MyMadison's final modernization phase
July 13, 2023: In the final phase of the MyMadison Modernization upgrade, MyApprovals will go live in late July.
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Changes for Outlook meeting notifications
June 14, 2023: Beginning July 17, Outlook will send meeting attendees notifications for changes made to a meeting regardless of how close the meeting is.
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Windows Focus Assist and M365 notifications
June 13, 2023: Getting distracted by all the Teams and Outlook notifications? Try using Windows Focus Assist to help you when you need to focus.
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New email threat protection coming July 8 and 9
June 12, 2023: New email threat protection will be noticeable when you hover over links in emails.
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Dukes Microsoft migration complete
May 23, 2023: The Dukes Microsoft 365 migration is now complete. Please check the migration site for next steps.
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Student checklist to end the semester
May 9, 2023: Students, please take some time now to prep for graduation and/or summer with this technology to-do list!
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Using your chosen name
April 20, 2023: Information Technology has implemented Chosen Name display across many campus systems at the direction of the Provost's Taskforce on Professional and Cultural Name Use.
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Convert paper forms using Adobe Sign
April 12, 2023: Help JMU go paperless by converting those paper forms to electronic ones using Adobe Sign.
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Year-end IT purchase requests due
April 12, 2023: Year-end technology purchase requests must be submitted by May 15th.
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JMU's license for Cisco Webex set to retire
March 20, 2023: Active users of Cisco Webex should prepare now to use Microsoft Teams and/or Zoom beginning June 1st.
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Transcription now available in Teams meetings
March 15, 2023: You can now use the transcription feature in Microsoft Teams to transcribe your next meeting.
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Find common meeting times using Microsoft FindTime
March 15, 2023: Easily find common times to meet with your colleagues using Microsoft FindTime.
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Changes to access request process
March 9, 2023: IT will no longer approve access requests if the supervisor name does not match the name in HRMS.
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JMU's cloud storage options
February 9, 2023: Take advantage of all of the cloud storage options provided to all faculty, staff, and students at no additional cost.
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Sign up for software update notifications
February 1, 2023: Subscribe to the software update listserv to get the latest info on scheduled software changes.
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Account access timeline when leaving current role
January 31, 2023: Learn the timelines for account access when an employee leaves JMU or transfers departments.
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New Teams Features to Start 2023
January 11, 2023: Check out these brand new features for Microsoft Teams as we start 2023!
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