Information Technology Services

Spotlights Archive

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    What a Bright Time, It’s The Right Time to Protect Yourself Online

    With the holidays here, cybercriminals see this season as the perfect opportunity to take advantage of all the bustle and gain access to personal information, steal money and credit card information, and compromise accounts (certainly landing themselves on the naughty list). While you should always practice online safety and security throughout the year, Information Technology…

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    It’s Phone-ally Happening: Mason Implements Vonage

    This Spring, Information Technology Services (ITS) began implementing our new telecommunications system, Vonage, Inc., which replaces the old, near-end-of-life Avaya system Mason has had for several years. This change is exciting for many reasons, but high on the list is that it brings many advanced communication capabilities to Mason, including softphone applications, Office 365 integration,…

  • ACCS-VA: Through the Looking Glass with ITS

    For over 30 years, ACCS-VA, the Association of Collegiate Computing Services of Virginia, has held an annual conference for information technology professionals from universities and colleges in Virginia. For two and a half days, attendees are able to foster relationships and share knowledge on their experiences to improve the information technology field in higher education…

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    Get Connected in 2023

    It’s that (most wonderful) time of year again! Whether you snagged a great deal during Black Friday or Santa leaves you something under the tree, many of us have new devices this holiday season. To ensure using your new device at Mason is always merry and bright, here is a list of helpful tips from…

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    ITS Celebrates 50 Years with Mason

    This year, Mason celebrates its 50th birthday. It’s been an exciting time with many events and a renewed tone for the university’s next half-century. Mason does, and always has, dreamed big. Since becoming an independent institution in 1972, our community and its impact have grown exponentially. Fast-forward to 2022, the university is working towards initiatives like the Mason…

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    Introducing: The New PPMO Lifecycle and Framework

    The Portfolio and Project Management Office (PPMO) is our central hub for resources and information on projects happening in Information Technology Services (ITS) and plays a large role in ITS providing services to the Mason community. Particularly, the PPMO aligns technology investments at the university with strategic business needs to maximize their value and then…

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    How Do They Do It? A Look Back at Hybrid Learning in 2021

    Last year the university safely reopened our campuses and transitioned the Mason community to a new hybrid environment – and what a rollercoaster it has been! Now, classes are offered in-person and online, faculty and staff can work on campus and at home, and many events have started offering online attendance. While exciting, this change…

  • Graduate students studying in Katherine Johnson Hall on the Science and Technology Campus. photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services

    The Ransomware Rise and You

    It’s our favorite time of year here in Information Technology Services (ITS) – the leaves are changing color, the air is cool, pumpkin spice is in full swing, and (you guessed it) it’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM)! Each October, ITS observes CSAM to ensure that all Mason faculty, staff, and students are equipped to stay…

  • Students wait in the Exploratory Hall hallways before entering the lab. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services/George Mason University

    Get Connected This Fall with eduroam and ResNet

    Hello, Patriots! With the start of the fall semester around the corner, we have some exciting changes to discuss about on-campus internet! New Network in Residence Halls Information Technology Services (ITS) acquired and installed ResNet, an improved wired and Wi-Fi system located in the residence halls (including some classrooms, offices, and other services located inside them).…

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    Coming Soon to an Inbox Near You: The MasonLive Migration

    Have you heard the big news, Mason Nation? This summer, student email account and Microsoft services will be migrated from MasonLive to Office 365, the email and calendar system for all current Mason faculty and staff. Now, don’t worry, this change doesn’t have to be intimidating. In fact, it’s a good thing! By bringing students into the same system as employees, there will be a number…