New Workspace Reservation System Now Available
Monday, May 9, 2022 - 10:55amA new Workspace Reservation System (Condeco) is now available to University departments at no additional cost.
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Alerts and Announcements
PeopleSoft Unavailable May 13-15 for System Upgrades; Requires Users to Clear Browser Cache
Friday, May 6, 2022 - 9:43amPeopleSoft, PeopleSoft HighPoint CX and PeopleSoft Mobile will be unavailable during upgrades scheduled for the Student Information System from 10 p.m. on Friday, May 13, to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 15. Users must clear their browser caches for PeopleSoft to function properly following the upgrade.
ProShip Accessible Through Most Common Browsers Beginning May 13
Friday, April 29, 2022 - 2:20pmModern web browsers like Chrome, Safari, and Firefox will be able to access the ProShip webpage.
Modern Authentication Affects Some Outlook Logins Beginning May 20
Friday, April 22, 2022 - 11:36amTake action today to prepare for the change.
New Settings for Pitt IT’s Web Proxy Service Take Effect April 25
Thursday, April 21, 2022 - 3:39pmThe new address is proxy.it.pitt.edu and the new port is 8080.
Virtual Computing Lab and Virtual Desktops URLs Change on April 18
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 - 1:07pmPitt IT encourages you to use myPitt tasks or the short URLs for both services, which will not change: pi.tt/vlab and pi.tt/vdesktop.
Phishing Alert: Student Internship Program Scam
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 - 12:11pmThe scammer asks for a monetary deposit that will be “reimbursed in the future."
April Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 - 3:55pmPitt IT recommends users immediately install the necessary security updates using Microsoft's Windows Update feature.
Phishing Alert: Text Message Scam Arrives From Your Phone Number
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 - 9:51amNew, nationwide text message phishing scam targets Verizon Wireless customers.
Student Information System Unavailable During Maintenance Scheduled for March 26-27
Monday, March 21, 2022 - 3:32pmPeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 27.
March Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - 4:14pmPitt IT recommends that users immediately identify and install the necessary security updates.
Brief Pittsburgh Campus Phone Service Interruption on March 9
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - 11:09amIncoming calls to Pittsburgh campus phones may not connect if the call is placed while the phone number is being moved to the new service provider.
Qualtrics Results and Reports Preview Ends Soon; Recreate Custom Reports
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 - 9:35amIn the coming weeks, all users will be opted-in to the new Results and Reports Dashboards by default. Custom reports will not transition and must be recreated in the new experience.
Take Action: Windows Server 2012 Support Ends Oct. 10, 2023
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 - 10:10am
Microsoft has announced it is ending support for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 on Oct. 10, 2023. Servers running Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 will no longer be supported or receive security updates after this date, leaving them vulnerable to hackers, malware, and viruses.
Student Information System Unavailable During Maintenance Scheduled for Feb. 19-20
Monday, February 14, 2022 - 3:08pmPeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 20.
Apple Security Updates Address New Vulnerability
Friday, February 11, 2022 - 3:02pmPitt IT recommends that users immediately install the necessary security updates by following the guidance on Apple’s website.
MyPitt Changes to PeopleSoft Tasks Effective March 1
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 - 4:42pmmyPitt (my.pitt.edu) access to PeopleSoft resources will be streamlined to PeopleSoft Student Information System, PeopleSoft/HighPoint CX, and View Faculty Center beginning March 1.
February Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 - 3:24pmPitt IT recommends that users immediately install the necessary security updates using Microsoft's Windows Update feature on their computers.
Pitt and UPMC Enable Sharing of Outlook Free/Busy Time
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 - 11:48amFree/busy time is now visible across Pitt and UPMC, simplifying the scheduling of meetings.
Critical Security Vulnerability Affects Most Linux Operating Systems
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - 3:42pmPitt IT recommends administrators prioritize applying the patches to all Linux systems.