News


A new look is coming to Duo!

Last year, Duo rolled out updates to its mobile application. This year, Duo is introducing a new look to the Duo prompt that users see when accessing applications. Below are examples of the old and new Duo prompts. OIT will be applying the new prompt to various Duo-required applications throughout the spring semester. The largest…


Authentication Service Upgrade – April 23

OIT will be upgrading authentication service on Saturday April 23 at 6 a.m. Services may be intermittently unavailable while the upgrade is performed; however, users should be able to log into all services by 6:30 a.m. After the upgrade, login screens will have minor differences, but still feature similar content and campus photo.


Box Notes Desktop App EOL – June 15, 2022

Beginning June 15, 2022 Box will discontinue the Box Notes desktop app. Box Notes will continue to be available in the web version. To learn more, visit the Box Support site.


Database Maintenance – April 3, 2022

OIT will be performing database maintenance Sunday, April 3 at 7am. Some campus services will be unavailable during the maintenance. Services should resume by 8am. Visit the OIT Status Page for more information.


OIT Hosts Microsoft Meetups

OIT has planned a week of Microsoft Meetups to prepare and equip UA students to migrate content from Google to Microsoft. Sessions will showcase how to migrate content as well as tips and tricks for using the Microsoft 365 suite of tools. Join OIT and UA’s Microsoft reps the week of April 11 – 13 to learn…


Emergency Maintenance March 28

OIT will be performing emergency database maintenance this evening, March 28 at 6pm. MyBama and Banner will be unavailable during the maintenance period. Visit status.oit.ua.edu for more info.


Spring Upgrades – March 27, 2022

OIT will be implementing a Banner bundle upgrade on Sunday, March 27 from 5am – 10 am.  myBama and channels that connect to Banner will not be accessible, including self-service and administrative systems. Visit the OIT Status Page for more information.


Tech Services – Restricted Countries and Regions

This week, Duo and Zoom have published that they no longer, or will soon no longer, offer service in certain countries and regions to comply with U.S. regulations. Duo and Zoom are both restricting service from users whose IP addresses originate in a country or region subject to economic and trade sanctions enforced by the U.S.…


OIT Strategic Plan – Share Feedback on Tech Services

OIT is preparing its next three-year strategic plan and is seeking feedback on its services and offerings from UA students, faculty and staff. Visit the OIT website to provide information that will help guide technology services for campus. Surveys close March 31, 2022.


Update Apple OS

Apple has recently released updates to its various operating systems. These updates address multiple vulnerabilities, the most severe of which could lead to code execution that could resulting in installing malicious software or even viewing, changing or deleting data. OIT recommends all Apple users install updates as soon as possible. SYSTEMS AFFECTED: For Mac OS,…