Information Technology Services

Spotlights Archive

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    Data Across Mason: Banner 9 Upgrade

    Have you ever wondered how all of the information at Mason is stored and how it is managed? Developed by Ellucian, Banner is an administrative software application used in higher education to maintain and support data across universities. The system contains personal, academic, and administrative information for Mason students, faculty, and staff. Over the past…

  • Power Your Business & Research with Colocation

    Did you know that ITS offers both physical and virtual colocation services to the Mason community? These services are available to the Mason researchers and departments that require a secure and stable computing environment. The Aquia Data Center on the Fairfax Campus has both physical and virtual server colocation services in a secure, temperature-controlled, operating…

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    New Year, New Devices

    The most wonderful time of the year has finally arrived, and with it, holiday cheer (and perhaps some presents by the tree)! Some of the most popular gifted items on Christmas morning are new smartphones, tablets, and electronic devices. Receiving these items off your wish list is exciting, and Information Technology Services (ITS) wants to…

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    Online Holiday Shopping: Tips & Safety

    The holidays are around the corner, so Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are too! It’s not just a time for celebrating joy and togetherness, but also for increased online activity and shopping. While all the sales can be exciting (and tempting), it’s important to remember to stay safe when purchasing items for everyone on…

  • Stay Safe Online: Cybersecurity Awareness

    Stay Safe Online: Cybersecurity Awareness

    One of the biggest threats in cybersecurity is ourselves. We click on things because we’re curious or share passcodes because we are trying to help others. By understanding the dangers of cyber activity, we are able to control the outcomes of our actions online. Every October, Information Technology Services (ITS) observes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month…

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    Website Redesign: Building Trust Through Transparency

    Welcome to the new ITS website with a user-friendly and responsive design to increase our transparency to the Mason community.