In 2019, President Salovey tasked Yale IT with converting aging network architecture across all Yale-owned buildings to the Next Generation Network (NGN). The goal was to complete this multiyear transition within six years. However, the project team has made remarkable progress and pace in...
IT Update News from 09/2023
What’s in a log?
September 14, 2023
Do system logs get the respect they deserve? No, they do not! But this disrespect is not due to a lack of trying or caring. Sometimes, even the lowly system log needs a hand-up. Oft-relegated to the mundane grind of recording everyday IT life, it gets little love and nurturing. Sure, we use it...
ITS staff movement, anniversaries, and new hires - August 2023
September 14, 2023
Congratulations to ITS staff who recently celebrated a milestone, moved to a new role, or joined our organization in August. Welcome or congratulate your colleagues using Ycards , Yale’s digital...
Adhere to updated Institutional Standards of Conduct
September 14, 2023
With the start of the new academic year, it’s time to review and remind ourselves of our commitment as IT employees to the rules that guide the university and apply to both faculty and staff.
In May, the university’s “Standards of Business Conduct,” now named “...
Health Sciences Information Services update
September 14, 2023
The Health Sciences at Yale has a tradition going back over 100 years. Comprising of the Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, and the clinical services offered by Yale Health and Yale Medicine, it represents over 80% of the research and nearly half of the overall operations for the...
Fostering a culture of innovation
September 14, 2023
The FY23 “fostering a culture of innovation” balanced scorecard initiative initiative originated from the concern that our intense focus on service quality may overshadow opportunities to develop innovative solutions. It explored prevailing attitudes on innovation and recommends an...
Click with Caution: Recognize, Relax, Rethink
September 14, 2023
Recently, Yale has seen an uptick in phishing emails. These messages are designed to trick the Yale community into clicking on links or attachments. Clicking on malicious links can lead to compromised accounts, data leaks, and other cyber threats to Yale’s resources.
Phishing attackers...
IT Learning & Development’s Café IT and Tech Talks - Sept. & Oct. 2023
September 14, 2023
IT Learning & Development’s Café IT and Tech Talks series continues this fall with the following events. Invitations will be sent via email the week of September 18 to RSVP and receive the Zoom links for each session. Feel free to reach out to...