Navigating technology can sometimes feel overwhelming, but the University of Alabama Office of Information Technology (OIT) is here to help with Bama Bot, our user-friendly chatbot available directly on the OIT homepage. Whether you need quick answers, step-by-step guidance, or support for your tech needs, Bama Bot is ready to assist 24/7. What Can Bama…
Congratulations to the OIT Security Team on being nominated for a UA System Risk and Compliance Academy Award by the Office of Compliance, Ethics, and Regulatory Affairs! This recognition highlights the innovative “Catch the Phish – OIT Challenge,” which was praised as a fun and educational initiative to enhance cybersecurity skills and protect against real-world…
Beginning September 8th, users with eligible UA-owned devices will be prompted and required to upgrade to Windows 11. Windows 10 devices will no longer be permitted to connect to the UA campus network on September 30. As a reminder, the final version of Windows 10 is version 22H2, which will reach the end of service…
In the complex and quickly evolving world of cybersecurity, Cooper Leach, an Information Security Engineer III at The University of Alabama, serves a crucial role in defending critical data and safeguarding against digital threats. In a recent interview, Leach discussed insights into his professional journey, daily obligations, and the challenges in protecting a major institution…
Mike Shelton has been named the next vice provost and chief information officer at The University of Alabama and will begin his tenure Dec. 1. Shelton will move into his new role after serving as deputy chief information officer for the UA Office of Information Technology since 2019. He has more than 25 years of…
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is adjusting OneDrive storage for individual users. Starting October 30, 2024, OIT will reduce OneDrive storage capacity from 5TB to 250GB per user in compliance with Microsoft’s updated storage limits. This change will only impact users whose storage is below the 250GB threshold. Power users—those nearing or exceeding the 250GB limit—will not…
Are you starting your academic journey at The University of Alabama? To help you navigate your tech needs, UA OIT has compiled a comprehensive Student Tech Checklist. This guide is designed to ensure you have all the essential technology tools in place before you step into the classroom. Here’s a list of what you need and…
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) will be performing an essential upgrade to the AiM system this October. Please take note of the following details to prepare for the scheduled downtime. Upgrade Schedule: During this window, the AiM system, including AiM Mobile and all reports or interfaces that rely on AiM data, will be unavailable. It’s…
The first tool under review was Microsoft 365 Copilot, which integrates generative AI into the Microsoft 365 suite. This AI leverages Microsoft Graph technology to tailor outputs based on each user’s data access permissions, adding an extra layer of security. All prompts are processed by a private instance of Microsoft’s large language model (LLM), providing an…
OIT assessed Otter.AI, a generative AI tool for virtual meetings that offers transcription, note-taking, and summarization capabilities. Similar to Read.AI, which was previously prohibited on campus due to security concerns, Otter.AI aims to make meeting management more efficient by generating notes and action items. It even includes an “OtterPilot” feature, which can attend meetings in place of…
