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DoIT Deploys New Virtual Desktop Solution

Connect to a Lab Image from Any Device and From Anywhere

UMBC has partnered with Dell and the University System of Maryland (USM) to develop a virtual desktop solution. The new environment is based on a Dell solution named Virtual Desktop Environment...

Posted: August 28, 2012, 10:04 PM

UMBC Digital Stories in EDUCAUSE "Game Changers"

UMBC's digital story work is highlighted in a new publication from EDUCAUSE. "Game Changers: Education and Information Technologies" contains case studies highlighting creative solutions to...

Posted: August 26, 2012, 3:16 PM

UMBC Signs Contract to Deploy Box.com For File Storage

We are living in a world where people work from multiple devices -- phone, laptop, and computer - and need access to their files anywhere and anytime. UMBC’s active directory (AD) system serves...

Posted: August 25, 2012, 11:08 PM

DoIT Upgrades Campus Data Network

UMBC Deploys State-of-the-Art Data Network.

As part of the Performing Arts building project it was necessary to upgrade our campus data network. We anticipate that PAH will ultimately utilize HD video streaming and we needed to increase...

Posted: August 25, 2012, 10:38 PM

UMBC Signs Lease with RLTV for Data Center in Research Park

Working to Improve IT Reliability

This past July, DoIT signed a multi-year lease with Allegis to lease 1200 square feet of computer room space in the Retirement Living Building located in the Research Park. Allegis has a Tier 3...

Posted: August 25, 2012, 10:10 PM

RT Success Stories

DoIT/RT Community 'Behind the Scenes' Success Stories

Since the initial roll-out of RT in DoIT, Finance, and HR, many other departments such as the Registrar’s Office, Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions, Parking Services, and Residential Life have...

Posted: August 23, 2012, 4:24 PM

UMBC Blackboard Update: FA2012

UMBC Blackboard Update is provided by the Division of Information Technology for students, faculty and staff using Blackboard at UMBC. If you have questions or need help, please consult the...

Posted: August 17, 2012, 3:58 PM

DoIT Combines AV Services and Desktop Computing

Move Supports Holistic Approach to Campus IT Infrastructure

On July 1, 2012, Audio Visual (AV) Services began reporting to Enterprise Infrastructure and Support (EIS), a move that reflects a broader need to integrate and coordinate UMBC’s classroom...

Posted: August 16, 2012, 12:50 AM

Ad hoc clicker usage via Responseware now available

Are you interested in trying out clickers in your classroom before making the decision whether to use them routinely in every class period? Have you always wanted to be able to anonymously poll...

Posted: August 15, 2012, 10:10 PM