This month for We Are IT, we meet Jenna Hall (McCown), a User Services Technician for Telecom at the University of Alabama. Hall has worked with the Office of Information Technology (OIT) since 2021. Hall discussed her journey as a student employee at the University of Alabama. Hall is currently a student employee at The…
On June 22, 2025, we will be upgrading to Version 5.7 to enhance system performance, security, and functionality. Key Upgrade Details: Important Notes for Users: We understand the importance of uninterrupted access to our systems, and we assure you that every effort will be made to complete the upgrade process efficiently and minimize any disruptions.…
The Office of Information Technology is migrating Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) to a cloud-hosted Cisco Dedicated Instance platform on June 14 from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. During this time, phones will experience a brief reboot, and voicemail delivery/access will be restricted and slow. If you receive voicemail notifications via email, we expect you…
Effective May 29, 2025, Microsoft is implementing a change that will impact how personal Microsoft OneDrive accounts interact with UA-managed Windows devices (ua-net). OIT will block this capability to prevent potential security issues with personal data being “mixed” with UA data. What’s Not Affected? Why This MattersThis change helps protect both personal and institutional data by…
Our latest edition of “We Are IT” features Allegra Adams, an Information Security Engineer with OIT. Allegra plays a crucial role in ensuring the security of our campus’s digital infrastructure. Her work protects the university’s data and safeguards the personal information of students, faculty, and staff. Allegra’s journey into cybersecurity began at the IT service desk in…
