Welcome back, Patriots! In an exciting start to the semester, Information Technology Services (ITS) recently announced an update coming to Patriot Web, George Mason University’s […]
School’s out, vacations are loading, and you finally have time to unwind! While it’s always tempting to lean into more screen time, summer is also […]
Sustainability has always been a core value at George Mason University, with commitments dating back to 1996. Since then, George Mason has taken significant steps […]
The idea of Artificial Intelligence (AI) may have started as science fiction, but its development has been in the works for decades. AI is software […]
Welcome back, Patriots! We hope you feel energized and ready to tackle the spring semester ahead. As we enter 2025, now is the perfect time […]
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, […]- 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 […]
- 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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Last year the university safely reopened our campuses and transitioned the Mason community to a new hybrid environment – and what a rollercoaster it has […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Have you ever fallen victim to a scam? If the answer is yes – don’t fret! You aren’t the only one. In fact, cybercriminals are […]
Welcome back, Patriots! With the start of a new year, we hope you found time to reflect and celebrate your past accomplishments, set goals for […]
2020, what a year it’s been. Over the last 12 months, we spent an exorbitant amount of time using and learning new technology, mostly to […]
This year, almost all we do has moved online—from the way we work and collaborate to how we interact socially and explore the world—and as […]
Before Covid-19 completely changed life as we knew it, if you happened to pass by Aquia 202 and heard the sound of an intense Ping-Pong […]
Welcome back, Patriots! It is no surprise by now that this fall semester has presented challenges to all of the Mason community, including ITS. Universities […]
Ok, Zoomer: A look at Mason’s Latest Web Conferencing Tool For the last four months, we’ve worked and socialized in a different way than ever […]
If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably streamed more online content and viewed more TV than ever before since quarantine began. In between the 24/7 […]
Like many universities in response to Covid-19, George Mason University transitioned to remote learning and working environments in March. This transition meant many Patriots were […]
One of the most essential online tools for successful learning at Mason is Blackboard (Bb). In the wake of COVID-19 and the university transitioning to […]
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 […]- 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Welcome to the new ITS website with a user-friendly and responsive design to increase our transparency to the Mason community.