IT Services - IT Announcements /it/channels_item/21 en Purchase Orders not issuing to suppliers – 91Թ MarketPlace (MMP) /it/node/47367 <p>There is currently a problem with the transmission of Purchase Orders to the 91Թ MarketPlace (MMP), 91Թ’s e-procurement system powered by Jaggaer.</p> <p>As a result, Purchase Orders are not being issued to suppliers at this time. The creation of Purchase Orders is not affected, but they are not being transmitted back to MMP.</p> <p>IT Services is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.</p> Mon, 05 May 2025 14:14:48 +0000 91Թ RESOLVED: myProgress Hub is experiencing some issues. /it/node/47368 <p><strong>Update - Monday, May 5, 2025 - 10:49 am:</strong></p> <p>myProgress Hub service has been restored.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Original announcement - Monday, May 5, 2025 - Morning:</strong></p> <p>We regret to inform you that the myProgress Hub is experiencing some technical issues affecting Grad students and GPS staff. IT Services is working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.</p> <p>We understand the impact this may have on your work and appreciate your patience and understanding. We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.</p> Mon, 05 May 2025 14:31:16 +0000 91Թ New Course Catalogue /it/node/47324 <p>The new <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.mailsender05.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Ffdc716694553ddafbf45812b1e87ae48%2Fcbd135a9104bd7af2d768139a8475d16%2F1d9af1e1a2cb4d62581d2475850fcdc9&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cjames.c.martin%40mcgill.ca%7Cb608d336108845871cdd08dd88ea6730%7Ccd31967152e74a68afa9fcf8f89f09ea%7C0%7C0%7C638817262513738342%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=vbT%2BCA5fcNBliJP5V%2FMvXfDpzbAjvrwtJWw8383QOgU%3D&amp;reserved=0">Course Catalogu</a></p> Fri, 02 May 2025 20:49:41 +0000 91Թ 91Թ’s Visual Schedule Builder has a new look! /it/node/47322 <p>Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) is a tool that allows students to visually organize their courses into their weekly schedule before registering in Minerva.   </p> <p>The most important change? Classroom locations and class instructors’ information are now available when signed in. The new look will make course information and interface elements more noticeable.  </p> <p>To see what’s changed, visit the <a href="https://mcgill.service-now.com/itportal?id=kb_article_view&amp;sysparm_article=KB0011125#Training" rel="noreferrer noopener">VSB Knowledge base article</a>. </p> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:28:28 +0000 91Թ Ban of DeepSeek on 91Թ devices / Interdiction d'utilisation de DeepSeek sur les appareils de 91Թ /it/node/46857 <p><i>This message is published on behalf of Paul Chamberland, Chief Information Officer &amp; Associate Vice-Principal IT Services. / Ce message publié au nom de Paul Chamberland, </i><i>Dirigeant Principal de l’Information &amp; </i><i>Vice-recteur associé</i><i>, Service des TI. </i></p> <p><i>Le français suit.</i></p> <p>Dear members of the 91Թ community,</p> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:55:08 +0000 91Թ Phishing scam: shared "91Թ Appointment Notice"/"McGILL University Report" /it/node/46577 <p>A targeted phishing email is circulating, asking you to open an attachment containing a fraudulent link to shared documents.</p> <p>The message uses a variation on these subject lines:</p> <ul> <li><strong>[name of person] shared "McGILL UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENT NOTICE" with you</strong></li> <li><strong>[name of person] shared "McGILL UNIVERSITY REPORT" with you</strong></li> </ul> <p>See an example of the message at the top of this page. Personal information has been removed from the image.</p> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:01:31 +0000 91Թ Password reset for 91Թ Username - Minerva reset password access ends March 26 /it/node/46575 <p>As of March 26, 2025, you will no longer be able to reset your 91Թ username password in Minerva. Password resets will be managed through a single, secure platform using Microsoft’s Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) feature to enhance security and better protect your data. </p> <p><em>Note: Password resets for Banner/Imaging/Data Warehouse will remain available in Minerva.  </em></p> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:51:53 +0000 91Թ Changes to Signals Notebook and ChemDraw /it/node/46435 <p>Revvity, the vendor of Signals Notebook and ChemDraw, is changing the portal used to access this software package. See below for specifics regarding the changes to each software.</p> <p> </p> <h2><b>Changes to Signals Notebook</b></h2> <p>The vendor is replacing the current version of Signals Notebook with a new version that will be accessed through the new portal. <b>Any data saved in the cloud of the current version of Signals Notebook will be deleted after Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. </b></p> <p><strong>If you have logged into your Signals Notebook account since 2023:</strong></p> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:38 +0000 91Թ Have you spotted these clues in your 91Թ email? /it/node/46391 <p>Attackers, scammers, marketers: these days they’re all taking advantage of AI to generate polished, typo-free content. Figuring out if an email is legitimate has definitely become more challenging. But when you access your 91Թ email through Microsoft Outlook, you benefit from several extra features that help protect you from phishing.</p> <p><b>Keep an eye out for: phishing safety tips</b></p> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:46:13 +0000 91Թ Learn how to use Copilot AI module now on myCourses /it/node/46325 <p>Microsoft Copilot is a generative AI tool that can help you write texts, generate images, translate texts into other languages, and much more.  Learn how to access this powerful tool and use its main features with our self-paced introductory online module on myCourses. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, as well as a discussion of ethical AI practices, you’ll be well-equipped to use Copilot productively and responsibly.</p> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:03:29 +0000 91Թ Microsoft 365 license deactivation warnings /it/node/46317 <p> </p> <p>IT Services recently migrated many Webex softphone users to Teams Phone.</p> <p>As a result, users may have received a message from Microsoft stating their license will be deactivated soon. (See screenshot above.) <b>It is a legitimate message from Microsoft.</b></p> <p>All 91Թ faculty and staff are assigned Microsoft 365 licenses that provide access to applications such as Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, Word, and Excel. As part of the recent migration, IT Services changed the <b>type</b> of Microsoft 365 license assigned to some users.</p> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:47:49 +0000 91Թ Do not use Read.AI for 91Թ purposes /it/node/46299 <p><a href="#francais"><i>La version française suit.</i></a></p> <p>We have received reports of a Read.AI bot attending or attempting to attend online meetings organized by 91Թ faculty and staff. The bot uses generative AI to create a text summarizing a meeting’s discussions and decisions; it then shares a link to that document with all participants.</p> <p>91Թ must vet all IT solutions to ensure they safeguard data privacy and security. <strong>Read.AI has not been approved for teaching, research, or administrative activities at the University.</strong></p> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:55:29 +0000 91Թ The 91Թ Classroom A/V Instructions application is getting a makeover and a new home! /it/node/46298 <p>The Classroom A/V Instructions application is moving to the <strong>Browse Classrooms</strong> widget on the <a href="https://mcgill.service-now.com/itportal?sysparm_stack=no" rel="noreferrer noopener">91Թ IT Support website</a> on <strong>December 13th, 2024</strong>. </p> <p>Classroom audiovisual information will now be available on a platform the community is familiar with. You’ll also be accessing it more securely with single sign-on (SSO) and two-factor authentication (2FA).</p> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:24:45 +0000 91Թ Staff Directory decommissioned – Staff to update/review Workday information /it/node/46294 <p>As of January 31, 2025, 91Թ IT Services has decommissioned the 91Թ Staff Directory. This initiative aims to streamline processes, improve security against phishing attacks, and replace outdated technology.  </p> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:09:15 +0000 91Թ Updates to MyCreds™: Enhanced eTranscript and document Sharing for students! /it/node/46293 <p>We’re excited to share new features to <a href="https://mycreds.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="//mycreds.ca/. Click or tap if you trust this link.">MyCreds<sup>TM</sup></a>, the platform accessed through the ES Services (Enrolment Services eStore &amp; MyCreds<sup>TM</sup>) in Minerva, that allows students to securely share documents such as electronic transcripts, custom letters, documents, and forms. </p> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:43:57 +0000 91Թ Teams Phone replacing Webex softphone /it/node/46292 <p>We are transitioning Webex softphone users to Teams Phone throughout December. Our IT team will contact individual users to provide specific timelines. </p> <p>The benefits of switching to Teams Phone include:  </p> <ul> <li> <p>Reduced costs   </p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>Same calling functionality as Webex (internal and external calling)  </p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>Keeping existing phone numbers  </p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>The University is already using the platform for internal calling, meetings, and collaboration </p></li></ul> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:20:32 +0000 91Թ RESOLVED: Mercury online course evaluation system is currently down. /it/node/46291 <p><strong>Update - Monday, December 2, 2024 - Afternoon:</strong></p> <p>Mercury online course evaluation system is back online.</p> <p><strong>Original announcement - Monday, December 2, 2024 - Morning:</strong></p> <p>We regret to inform you that the Mercury online course evaluation system is currently down due to unforeseen technical issues. IT Services is working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.</p> <p>Staff and students will not be able to access Mercury during this time.</p> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:44:35 +0000 91Թ Boost engagement in your PowerPoint presentations with Microsoft Forms! /it/node/46257 <p>Exciting news for Office 365 users! Microsoft Forms is now seamlessly integrated with PowerPoint, allowing you to incorporate live polls, quizzes or surveys directly into your slides. This powerful, easy-to-use feature is free and perfect for gathering real-time feedback and boosting engagement in any setting, from lectures to group projects!</p> <p>Make your presentations dynamic, collaborative and impactful! With MS Forms, it’s easy to bring your audience into the experience, enabling instant engagement and interaction. Get started today and take your presentations to the next level!</p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:15:38 +0000 91Թ Microsoft Teams update: Private Teams only for enhanced security! /it/node/46290 <p>Important update for Microsoft Teams users! Starting November 27, 2024, all newly created Microsoft Teams groups were set to <b>Private </b>by default. If you attempt to create a new team, the <b>Public</b> option will be unavailable (greyed out), as shown below:</p> <p><img alt="Greyed out MS Teams public option" height="289" width="500" style="width: 500px; height: 289px;" class="media-element file-extra-large " src="/it/files/it/styles/wysiwyg_extra_large/public/greyed_out_public_team.png?itok=U8xTgcyL" /></p> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:48:24 +0000 91Թ Winner announced! Beats Headphones - IT Services Virtual Scavenger Hunt contest! /it/node/46041 <p>Congratulations to Emma Hogarth (Biomedical Sciences), for winning the 2024 IT Services Virtual Scavenger Hunt Contest.</p> <p>Emma scored 100% on our IT Quiz and won a pair of wireless Beats headphones in the prize draw!</p> <p>Thank you to all who entered and answered skill-testing questions about the IT services available to 91Թ students.</p> <p>We had <b>1513 entries! </b>Within those entries:</p> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:49:24 +0000 91Թ Change to the classroom telephones autodial behavior /it/node/46180 <p><b>After October 18, </b>Classroom telephones <b>will no longer</b> automatically call the Audiovisual support hotline when you remove the telephone receiver from the base.</p> <p>This change will prevent accidental calls to the hotline.</p> <p>After that date, you will have to use the press the <b>AV System Support</b> button on the lower-left side of the telephone’s display screen to call the Audiovisiual support hotline. (See below)</p> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:14:28 +0000 91Թ Secure version of Microsoft Copilot available to 91Թ community! /it/node/46019 <p>91Թ offers a secure version of Microsoft Copilot that protects our data using Commercial or Enterprise Data Protection (secure). Microsoft Copilot, formerly known as Bing Chat or Bing Chat for Enterprise, is an AI tool built into Microsoft Edge. </p> <p>By engaging with the Microsoft Copilot AI chatbot, you can: </p> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:01:49 +0000 91Թ Important: Keep your Zoom software updated /it/node/46184 <p>On November 2, 2024, Zoom will enforce its latest quarterly minimum version requirements. If you are not using at least version 5.17.5 (for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Intune) or version 5.17.0 for Blackberry, Zoom will not work until you update your software.</p> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:52:31 +0000 91Թ Wi-Fi network: Action required for devices on iOS and MacOS to renew certificate /it/node/46017 <p>On Friday, June 21, the security certificate that secures authentication to 91Թ's wpa.mcgill.ca, eduroam, and cusm-muhc.mcgill.ca Wi-Fi networks will be renewed. This certificate allows you to sign on to the Wi-Fi network in a secure manner.  </p> <p>For Android and most Windows devices, the change will be seamless, and no action is required. However, devices that run iOS and MacOS will display a message prompting users to accept the new certificate. </p> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:43:09 +0000 91Թ Cartoon of the month /it/node/44612 <h2><strong>Cartoon caption:</strong> "I’m afraid you’ll have to go, son. When I accepted the terms on their website, I didn’t see that we had to give up our first born!"</h2> <h3>Surprises may lurk in the fine print</h3> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:34:49 +0000 91Թ IT Services' 2024 Annual Report now available! / Le rapport annuel 2024 du service des TI est maintenant disponible ! /it/node/45932 <p>As 91Թ’s new CIO, Paul Chamberland says IT Services strives to “create seamless and engaging digital experiences” for the 91Թ community. From tools that help students succeed to infrastructure upgrades and security enhancements, read the <a href="https://mcgill.ca/x/iT8"><b>2024 IT Services Annual Report</b></a> to discover how we’re driving innovation and supporting students, faculty, and staff.</p> <p>-----------</p> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:54:23 +0000 91Թ Users may be intermittently unable to download attachments or view embedded images in Outlook on the web /it/node/45945 <p>Users may see the following error message when an attachment fails to download: <strong>“Error downloading the file content.”</strong> Downloading attachments and embedded image viewing may succeed after signing out and then back into Outlook on the web.</p> <p>If available, users can download attachments and view embedded images consistently through the Outlook desktop client.</p> <p>IT Services is currently working on a fix to resolve the issue.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:33:55 +0000 91Թ myCourses: grade export function unavailable /it/node/45765 <p>In myCourses, instructors are currently unable to export grades to Minerva from myCourses.  This is an ongoing issue that IT Services is actively addressing, working closely with the vendor to restore this function and testing possible fixes.</p> <p>As a temporary workaround, instructors need to manually enter grades in Minerva.  Please see the following articles for relevant instructions:</p> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:57:37 +0000 91Թ Some users may experience multiple issues with Microsoft Teams /it/node/45872 <p><strong>Update: January 29th, 9:15:</strong> The problems affecting Microsoft Teams were resolved over the week-end. If you are still experiencing problems, please restart your computer. If the problem persists, please contact the service desk.</p> <p><strong>Update: January 26th, 16:08:</strong> No resolution yet but Microsoft is applying configuration changes intended to reduce customer impact as quickly as possible. We will provide further updates as we receive them.</p> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 19:27:27 +0000 91Թ Known issue: Intermittent search-related issues /it/node/45907 <p>Users may experience intermittent issues where the web search engine returns no information, or is slow to display results. This also affects Profiles in the WMS. The team is currently working with the vendor to fix this issue as quickly as possible.</p> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:45:49 +0000 91Թ IT Support email to be decommissioned /it/node/45884 <p>Please be advised that the IT Support email (<span class="spamspan"><span class="u">itsupport</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span></span>) will be decommissioned later this year.</p> <p>We recommend instead that you visit the IT Support site at <a href="https://mcgill.service-now.com/itportal">mcgill.ca/itsupport</a> for all your IT needs.</p> <p><b>Need IT help? Visit the IT Support site for quick and easy solutions </b>(login required):</p> Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:49:16 +0000 91Թ uPrint Anywhere downtime scheduled Thursday, February 22 from 5:00pm-8:00pm /it/node/45885 <p><strong>uPrint Anywhere, the email –based solution that allows you to print from your mobile devices, will undergo maintenance on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.  </strong></p> Mon, 19 Feb 2024 21:45:39 +0000 91Թ IMPORTANT UPDATE: As of March 18, Authy desktop has been discontinued - Install OneAuth to continue authentication on Windows or Mac device /it/node/45886 <p>The Authy desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux has been<strong> </strong>discontinued by the vendor and will<strong> no longer be supported as authentication method after</strong> <strong>March 18, 2024</strong>. Please<strong> install the secure alternative application, OneAuth to continue authentication on your Windows or Mac device.</strong></p> <p>When opening the Authy desktop app you may notice the following message from the vendor: </p> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:35:48 +0000 91Թ Resolved: Copilot file upload limit /it/node/46436 <p>Resolved.<br /> <br /> Please be advised that MS Copilot chat is only allowing file uploads up to 1MB at this time. Microsoft is investigating the matter, and we will communicate any updates we receive.</p> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:28:08 +0000 91Թ Update successful: Banner INB and Minerva are now up and running! /it/node/45883 <p><b>UPDATE SUCCESSFUL:</b></p> <p>We would like to thank you for your patience during the recent Banner downtime.</p> <p>The scheduled upgrade has been successfully completed and all related systems are now up and running!</p> <hr /> <p><b>ORIGINAL MESSAGE posted on March 12, 2023:</b></p> <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p>IT Services is preparing for a required upgrade to Banner. Upgrading our systems on a regular basis is a fundamental activity that 91Թ does to ensure we get the most functionality and security out of our tools and systems. </p> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:09:16 +0000 91Թ UPDATE: Issue affecting student enrolment updates in myCourses /it/node/45796 <p>UPDATE: Some students may notice a discrepancy between updates to their enrolment records and those displayed in myCourses. Please note that this is a temporary issue that does not affect enrolment records and will be resolved shortly.</p> Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:04:31 +0000 91Թ Clarification of restrictions on WeChat use /it/node/45726 <p>Although it is prohibited to use WeChat on any <b>91Թ-managed/owned device</b>, individuals can continue to use WeChat on their <b>personal devices</b> using their personal accounts.</p> <p>We remind you to be vigilant and exercise your discretion when using apps that can access your personal information if the proper privacy settings are not available or in place.</p> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 21:53:20 +0000 91Թ Restriction of WeChat on 91Թ devices / Interdiction WeChat sur les appareils de 91Թ /it/node/45724 <p><i>This message was updated on November 20, 2023.</i></p> <p><i>Ce message a été mis à jour le 20 novembre 2023.</i></p> <p><i>La version française suit</i></p> <p>Dear members of the 91Թ community,</p> <p>Effective immediately, please be advised that the installation and use of the social network WeChat from an application or Web browser is prohibited on any 91Թ-managed/owned device, including desktop and laptop computers, mobile phones, and tablets. Individuals can continue to use WeChat on their personal devices using their personal accounts.</p> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:46:15 +0000 91Թ Elevating security by enhancing 2FA /it/node/44322 <p>In 91Թ’s ongoing efforts to strengthen our security, we will continue to introduce enhancements to Microsoft Authenticator, including: </p> Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:45:14 +0000 91Թ Important update: retirement of wiki feature in Microsoft Teams as of Jan. 2024 /it/node/45703 <p>Are you the owner of an MS Teams workspace featuring a wiki tab, typically used for meeting notes?</p> <p>If so, we would like to inform you about a significant change concerning the wiki feature (usually used for meeting notes) in Microsoft Teams. Microsoft has announced that as of <b>January 2024</b>, the wiki feature will be retired and replaced by OneNote.</p> <p>In this article:</p> <p><a href="#affect">How does this affect you?</a></p> <p><a href="#actions">Actions you will need to take</a></p> <p><a href="#export">Steps to export wiki content to OneNote</a></p> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:31:30 +0000 91Թ Stream (on SharePoint) has replaced Stream (Classic) /it/node/45679 <p>91Թ has completed its transition from the Stream (Classic) video-sharing platform to the new Stream (on SharePoint). Effective October 31, 2023, the Stream (Classic) interface is permanently disabled.</p> <p>Stream (on SharePoint) is an intelligent enterprise video experience that is part of Microsoft 365. It empowers you to record, upload, discover, share, and manage video like any other file. Video is like any other document. It seamlessly integrates with apps across Microsoft 365, so you get the same experience no matter where you add or engage with video content.</p> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:05:14 +0000 91Թ New recipient limit for Non-2FA enabled 91Թ email accounts /it/node/45640 <p>In an effort to limit the impacts of unsolicited and fraudulent emails being sent in large numbers to the 91Թ community, <strong>91Թ’s IT Infrastructure &amp; Information Security</strong> has decided to limit the number of emails that can be sent from <strong>non-2FA</strong> (<a href="https://mcgill.service-now.com/itportal?id=kb_article_view&amp;sysparm_article=KB0011452">two-factor authentication</a>) enabled email accounts.</p> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:09:19 +0000 91Թ VPN UPDATE: Cisco AnyConnect has been replaced by Cisco Secure Client /it/node/45639 <p>The way we currently access 91Թ’s VPN (via Cisco AnyConnect) has been replaced by <strong>Cisco Secure Client</strong>. Cisco Secure Client is an upgraded version of Cisco AnyConnect and offers enhanced features, security and performance. </p> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:35:10 +0000 91Թ NOW LIVE: Minerva’s login page has been updated to implement 2FA and SSO. /it/node/45655 <p>The login page for Minerva has been updated to implement Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Single Sign-On (SSO). </p> <div> <div> <div> <p>The new login page includes two options to log in.<strong> Please take note of which login method you should use: </strong></p></div></div></div> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:31:38 +0000 91Թ RESOLVED: Course synchronization issue with myCourses /it/node/45512 <p><strong>Update: </strong>The issue affecting course synchronization in myCoures has been resolved.</p> <p><strong>Original message, published on August 24, 2023: </strong></p> <p>Currently, there are several courses experiencing synchronization issues with myCourses.  Additionally, there are students and instructors who are not correctly enrolled in these courses.  In some cases, courses appear as synchronized or created in Banner and Minerva, while myCourses does not reflect any record of these courses. </p> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:42:25 +0000 91Թ RESOLVED: Non-credit course registration system experiencing issues /it/node/45511 <p>The issues affecting the non-credit course registration system have now been resolved. </p> <p><strong>Original announcement: </strong>A technical issue is affecting the non-credit course registration system. As a result, students of the School of Continuing Studies may be unable to access 91Թ services. IT Services is working towards a resolution, and we thank you for your patience during this time.</p> <p> </p> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:37:28 +0000 91Թ RESOLVED: Facilities and Space Management System (FAMIS) is now available /it/node/45509 <p>The issue affecting Facilities and Space Management System (FAMIS) is now resolved and the system is now available. </p> <p><strong>Original message: </strong>91Թ's Facilities and Space Management System (FAMIS) is currently unavailable. IT Services is working towards a resolution. We thank you for your patience. </p> <p> </p> Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:18:17 +0000 91Թ New two-factor authentication (2FA) enhancements /it/node/45481 <p>Over the next few months, we will introduce enhancements for those of you that use Microsoft Authenticator for <a href="/cybersafe/two-factor-authentication-2fa">two-factor authentication (2FA)</a>, and make it much easier for you to report suspicious emails in Outlook.</p> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:11:54 +0000 91Թ Report suspicious emails in just a few seconds! /it/node/45482 <p>Reporting spam or a suspicious email just got easier. You can now report them with the click of a button (or two) in Outlook for desktop, <a href="https://outlook.com/mcgill.ca">web</a>, and mobile.</p> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:20:56 +0000 91Թ Temporary Minerva outage now resolved /it/node/45421 <p>Earlier today, Minerva experienced a temporary outage and some users were unable to access the site during this time. Please be advised that all users should now be able to access Minerva. </p> <p>We thank you for your understanding. </p> <p> </p> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:44:28 +0000 91Թ UPDATE: Technical issue affecting 91Թ MarketPlace (MMP) now resolved /it/node/45413 <p>UPDATE: The technical issue affecting MMP is now resolved. </p> <p><strong>Original message, published May 15, 2023:</strong></p> <p>We are experiencing a technical issue with MMP. You can continue submitting your purchase requisitions; however, there may be delays in issuing POs to the supplier. We are working on resolving the issue.</p> Mon, 15 May 2023 18:52:51 +0000 91Թ FREE Research Computing Services for Researchers (Calcul Québec) /it/node/45248 <p>91Թ is a founding member of <a href="https://www.calculquebec.ca/">Calcul Québec</a>, a consortium of Québec Universities whose objective is to provide <a href="https://alliancecan.ca/en/services/advanced-research-computing">Advanced Research Computing (ARC)</a> infrastructure and expertise to the research community.</p> <p><b>What services are offered?</b></p> <p>91Թ and Calcul Québec work closely together to offer the following services:</p> Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:46:30 +0000 91Թ UPDATE SUCCESSFUL: Documentum upgrade from March 10 to 13 /it/node/45358 <p><b>UPDATE SUCCESSFUL: </b></p> <p>We would like to thank you for your patience during the recent Documentum downtime.</p> <p>The scheduled upgrade has been successfully completed and all related systems are now up and running!</p> <div> </div> <div> <hr /></div> <p><b>ORIGINAL MESSAGE posted on March 3, 2023:</b></p> <p>Dear members of the 91Թ community,</p> Fri, 03 Mar 2023 22:36:46 +0000 91Թ Spectrum NG Sign-On mechanism update, February 28th 2023 /it/node/45356 <p>Please note that <strong>Spectrum NG</strong> Sign-on mechanism was updated today, February 28<sup>th</sup>, to an enhanced, up-to-date version including 2FA (Two-factor authentication). If you experience trouble signing-in, please reach out to the <a href="https://mcgill.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0010890">Service Desk</a> and include the steps you followed and a screenshot of the error message.</p> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:59:19 +0000 91Թ Quebec government directive to remove TikTok from mobile devices /it/node/45357 <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p>Dear members of the 91Թ community,</p> <p>Effective immediately, please be advised that the application TikTok must not be installed on any mobile device (i.e., mobile phone or tablet) that has been provided to you by the University, or on any mobile device for which 91Թ covers the cost of the mobile service. If you currently have TikTok installed on your 91Թ mobile device, you must remove it immediately.</p> Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:34:14 +0000 91Թ Automated uninstallation of unused software on 91Թ-managed machines /it/node/45346 <p>As part of 91Թ’s ongoing efforts to keep our systems secure, 91Թ IT Services will begin on <strong>February 15, 2023</strong>, automatically uninstalling unused and outdated software that may contain security vulnerabilities from ICS-managed desktop and laptop Windows computers. </p> <p><strong>How does this affect you?</strong> </p> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 02:15:18 +0000 91Թ Resource Account Information Drop-In Sessions for Sponsors /it/node/45344 <p>Hello,</p> <p>The IT Services team has created <b>10 information drop-in sessions for</b> <b>the resource account sponsor community</b> to ask any questions they may have regarding their respective account(s) and about the process moving forward, whether your respective account(s) should remain active, deactivated, transferred to a shared mailbox account, or transitioned to another type of non-personal account.</p> <p><strong>Please attend one of the sessions that best suits your availability.</strong></p> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:34:58 +0000 91Թ Staff and student versions of It Takes All of Us will be available in myCourses /it/node/45253 <p>An updated version of <strong><i>It Takes All of Us</i></strong> for all students, staff, and faculty will be live and available in myCourses as of <strong>January 30, 2023</strong>. More details: <a href="/sv-education/">/sv-education/</a></p> Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:42:37 +0000 91Թ Updates to 91Թ’s anti-virus software: Messages displayed on Windows machines during scheduled update /it/node/45218 <p>91Թ-managed desktop and laptop Windows computers will receive an important security update <strong>beginning on October 31, 2022</strong>. Cisco Secure Endpoint, 91Թ’s antivirus software, will receive its regularly scheduled, monthly update. The process to update all affected machines will take approximately 2 weeks.</p> Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:16:45 +0000 91Թ FAMIS access now on containment site as of June 15, 2022 /it/node/45038 <p>As of<strong> June Wednesday, June 15, 2022 </strong>91Թ's Facilities and Space Maintenance System, FAMIS will only be accessible through a remote connection to a secure "containment" environment. This is necessary because FAMIS only runs in Internet Explorer, which is no longer supported by Microsoft.</p> Sat, 11 Jun 2022 04:03:36 +0000 91Թ UPDATED: Wired and wireless connectivity issues at 5100 de Maisonneuve /it/node/44986 <p><strong>Update (March 30, 2022)</strong></p> <p>The wired network outage at 5100 de Maisonneuve reported last week is ongoing. We have learned that the issue  was caused by a fire in the manhole, which damaged the fiber cable. Emergency teams from the City of Montreal are on site and we hope to be able to resolve the issue by early next week once their work is complete. Check back here for status updates.</p> <hr /> <p><strong>Original message (March 23, 2022)</strong></p> Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:48:51 +0000 91Թ Introducing Gartner Technical Resource Library /it/node/44777 <p>In line with our strategic goal to be a first-class learning organization, 91Թ has engaged with Gartner, an industry-leading research and advisory service, to deepen and expand our insight into IT industry best practices and trends. We are pleased to announce that all members of the 91Թ community (administrative staff, academic staff, researchers, students) now have access to this Gartner resource.</p> Mon, 10 Jan 2022 14:40:02 +0000 91Թ