As communicated in May 2024, the University’s central WebEx service, uwaterloo.webex.com, will be decommissioned.
Yahoo managed email domains blocking mail from Waterloo
Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025. All units on campus are encouraged to begin planning to ensure Windows computers are upgraded to Windows 11 before October 2025.
IST’s Annual Report – Recognizing the work of IST through 2024 and a look at what 2025 will bring.
Changes to University password complexity requirements – Effective November 27
Issue persists: uwaterloo.ca websites not available - August 27
Planned work will impact availability of both campus wireless networks and wireless and wired networks in University Residences.
Sendit will be unavailable for uploads or downloads on Wednesday, July 10, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The July 1, 2024, date for completion of the mandatory Cyber Awareness Training courses is fast approaching. All faculty and staff are required to complete two brief training courses, which provide an important foundation of common knowledge regarding cybersecurity awareness, including core cyber awareness essentials, data privacy and security, and other important topics.
Each year, during the CANHEIT conference, the efforts and contributions of individuals, groups, or institutions from across Canada’s higher education IT community are recognized. Information Systems & Technology (IST) is proud to announce Mike Patterson, Manager, IT Security Operations, is the co-recipient of CUCCIO’s Emerging Leader award, which recognizes rising stars in Canadian Higher Education information technology, who demonstrate both technical expertise as well as growth in leadership capacity.