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Patrick Harris, a technical writer for UIT’s Strategic Communication group hosted a virtual town hall meeting on July 18 about internal documentation services for UIT teams. In addition to being UIT’s resident documentation specialist, Harris is co-chair of the ITS-UIT Documentation Community of Practice.

UIT has purchased and is testing Viavi Solutions’ Observer platform, a suite of networking performance monitoring and diagnostics (NPMD) software products that visualizes and analyzes network and server traffic.

The repository, which features support topics like Adobe, Canvas, Kaltura, and more, improves the organization and presentation of knowledge base articles.

Because bulk email campaigns sent by University of Utah organizations result in system-wide UMail delivery delays for all users, University Information Technology (UIT) is establishing a schedule for bulk senders to follow. 

Employees in UIT's Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) organization recently took part in three team-building and morale events: a Scavenger Hunt, Block Walk Challenge, and Treats & Trivia.

No IT governance groups met in July. The Enterprise Web Advisory Council (EWAC) will meet again on August 8. The Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC) will reconvene on September 10, the Architecture and New Technology Committee (ANTC) will meet again on September 23, and the Teaching and Learning Portfolio (TLP) will next assemble on August 20.

UIT staff recognized for their excellent work.

The former Highland High School art teacher says he aims to empower others, cultivate creativity, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in education and technology.

If an employment offer sounds too good to be true, creates a sense of urgency, or arrives unsolicited, it's likely a scam.

Rose Park/West Side Baseball recently honored Heather Birky Winters, a telecom specialist for UIT Voice Systems and Business Administration, with a crystal award and flowers for a decade of service to the league.