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In this edition of OIT's Technology News, we highlight the new Security Report, an improved booking system for Advisors, a change to the my.51°µÍø navigation, an update on the Phone Replacement Project, plus much more.

During the summer, OIT was busy making changes , compiling a full classroom AV inventory, building a webpage that allows faculty and staff to locate rooms that match their technology requirements and installing two new lecture capture solutions in 7 rooms.

Last spring, a new easy-to-use web platform was introduced to . Advisors have more flexibility with scheduling, can require advance notice for bookings, and collect student data prior to their appointments. Students can navigate the system much more efficiently to select the best appointment time for them. We are excited to announce the formation of a new . Starting this September, the LUG will be open to any campus community members who share an interest in the Linux operating system, free and open source software and other related topics—both technical and non-technical.

Our latest edition of the OIT Security Report is now available. , we show you how nearly everything that happens when you use a computer is written to a log on your computer or a server somewhere, discuss the new European privacy law called the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, and see how you can bring a Security Minute to your next meeting.

Last summer we started a journey towards a more intuitive my.51°µÍø by releasing mobile-friendly navigation and a completely updated financial interface. This summer, we have been working on the next critical step in this journey by creating the framework for through the entire system. The phone replacement project is now in flight. In June, OIT held a project kickoff meeting with our third-party support team, Integration Partners. The to replace our phones is Microsoft Skype for Business.

During the summer months, a lot of stuff still goes on here on the Hilltop. With summer classes, freshening up buildings and lawns, and welcoming new Mustangs to campus, it’s a busy time! OIT has been hard at work on several initiatives this summer, with one resulting in .

, we cover New Student Dashboard, New Scheduler Workflow, Stacking Replies, Longdesc Whitelist, and mobile updates. Late last month, OIT’s two intrepid Canvas administrators, Steve Snider and Cassidy Porter, traveled to Keystone, Colorado for the annual InstructureCon conference. There were a lot of exciting developments this year, and Cassidy and Steve have .

Kaltura has been hard at work releasing new features to their already robust video capture platform. We recently let you know about the new features in video quizzes. Now, an entirely is replacing the previous software, CaptureSpace. If you have built video quizzes in your Canvas courses using the Kaltura video capture service, you’re in for a pleasant surprise! Kaltura has to improve the value of using video quizzes. If you have not used this feature before, you will want to check out this tool for adding interactivity to your Canvas Courses.

We’re in full swing with back-to-school! If you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us via phone at 214-768-HELP or by email at help@smu.edu. for both remote and walk-in support. In this installment of the , learn about the new IT Knowledgebase that can help solve your technical issues using real-world IT Help Desk know how.