Summary of Today’s Enterprise Technology & Services (ET&S) Tech Briefing:
- Phone Audits:ÌýEnterprise Technology & Services Telecommunications is providing departments with an opportunity to avoid future costs, including maintenance, infrastructure use, and equipment upgrades by asking employees toÌý identify underutilized phones throughÌýMarch 31.
- Microsoft Teams Transition:ÌýAs a reminder, Microsoft Teams will replace Zoom this summer as the web conferencing software for the University. After the switch, you can still join and participate in meetings, but you won't be able to host.
- Workday Drop-In Sessions:ÌýÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ HR and Finance are hosting Workday drop-in sessions in March.
- Training Sessions:ÌýBrowse the latest ET&S training sessions.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ Phone AuditÌýÌý
To Know: Enterprise Technology & Services Telecommunications is providing departments with an opportunity to avoid future costs, including maintenance, infrastructure use, and equipment upgrades by asking employees toÌý identify underutilized phones throughÌýMarch 31.
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If you do not require a phone, Telecom can disconnect and remove the desk phone. Or if you prefer to have an assigned phone number just for voicemail purposes, we can convert it to a virtual voicemail box number. Consult with your supervisor as appropriate.ÌýAlthough the audit runs through March 31, you can change your phone service anytime using the link below.
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To Do: If you need a change to your phone service, please submit the form at this link noting which option best meets your needs.Ìý
Reminder:ÌýTeams MeetingsÌý
To Know: Microsoft Teams will be the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ web conferencing software starting in summer 2025, replacing Zoom. After the switch, you can still join and participate in meetings, you just won't be able to host. During the 2024-2025 academic year, we have begun transitioning our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ community members to use Teams Meetings as their primary web conferencing tool. Microsoft Teams is available on all Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ-managed devices.Ìý
To Do:Ìý
- Review the ÌýKnowledge Base article.Ìý
- Attend a .Ìý
- Reference our other for more information.Ìý
Workday Drop- In Office Hours Session for March
- Time Tracking: Mondays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Join to get answers to tickets faster
- Finance Reporting: Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.ÌýThese sessions will focus on addressing reporting related questions, but other finance questions are welcome
- Human Resources: Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
- Joint HR and FIN for cross over questions: Thursdays from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
View Ìýto add the March sessions to your calendar. ÌýÌý
Training Opportunities
ET&S provides free training for all Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ employees. For a full list of sessions, go to .
- Intro to Microsoft Teams Meetings |
Wed., March 5, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. - ÌýIntro to Microsoft Teams Meetings |
Tues., March 11, 10-11 a.m.
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