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CHANGE

A Greek philosopher, has been quoted as saying “change is the only constant in life.” Little did he know how applicable to technology his words would be centuries later.

This edition is all about change. From a small change like upgrading your Windows 7 PC to vast changes to our financial and student systems. Whether we like it or not, change is inevitable and we'll have to keep up.

  
   
 
THE END OF WINDOWS 7
Do you still have Windows 7? If so, your PC will shortly no longer receive security updates, you'll receive no Microsoft support and since it poses a security threat, it will no longer be allowed on the network.
NEWS
+ Windows 10 upgrades currently ongoing
+ So the SUNStudent story begins
+ SUNFin achieves its first milestone
+ Microsoft will take an axe to Skype for Business Online. Teams is your new normal
+ Closing of laundry, meal and printer quotas on student accounts
+ For regular IT updates, follow us on Twitter

CYBER SECURITY
+ Staff still falling for phishing scam
At the beginning of July we warned staff and students about the RFQ phishing scam. In spite of warnings, staff continued to click on the link and fall for the scam, subsequently compromising their accounts and the network.
+ 7 Google privacy settings you should enable now

SOMETHING INTERESTING
Watch how researchers at Electronic Engineering have developed a tracking mechanism to try and prevent rhino poaching.
IT MAINTENANCE: FEEDBACK
During both the weekends of 18 June and 12 July Information Technology carried out essential maintenance on various servers and systems.
LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES: HOW, WHAT, WHERE?

Over the years you may have heard many terms, including computer-assisted learning, e-learning, blended learning, and technology enabled learning, to name a few.
INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE
Essential maintenance on the computing infrastructure will be taking place on Saturday, 31 August, from 07:00 to 12:00.
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