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TAKE CONTROL

Two things in life are impossible to control - weather and politics. However, we can manage our data usage and our digital identities. The other good news is that you will soon also be able to manage all your IT requests.

You will find these articles and other news from the world of tech in this week's newsletter. Remember, if you want the freshest news, follow us on Twitter. You will also find up to the minute news on system problems and phishing e-mails first on our Twitter account.

   
 
REGISTER FOR SERVICENOW
Information Technology will soon implement ServiceNow, a new request logging system for all SU staff and students. However, to register you need to follow a simple registration process. #notices
MANAGE YOUR CELLPHONE DATA
Earlier this month one of our configuration specialists, Tian, talked on RSG on how to manage your data.The podcast is now available online in mp3 format. #security

PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR IDENTITY
According to the US Department of Justice, more than 17 million Americans were victims of identity theft in 2014. #security
WHEREVER YOU ROAM, EDUROAM
eduroam is the secure, world-wide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community. #connectivity
 
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