The University has reached its current storage limit for Webex recordings, therefore cloud storage is no longer available.
On October 1, 2024, we will retire the WatSAFE app and replace it with the Regroup Mobile app. This change is part of a new, integrated Emergency Notification System (ENS) which will be fully implemented by October 1, 2024.
‘Mail Routing Address’ field in WatIAM will no longer permit adding a non-UWaterloo email address (e.g., Gmail) or changing it to be empty.
Classic Teams will be retired by Microsoft on May 31, 2024.
Duo Factor Authentication to be required for all users signing in to Microsoft 365 Apps
Passcode will be disabled for all logins except for Learn and Quest.
The existing Voicemail and IVR/Menu system Office Linx will be upgraded to Avaya IX Messaging
New version of Microsoft Teams will be enabled for University of Waterloo clients
IST has started work to clean up dormant SharePoint and Teams sites. Owners of dormant SharePoint and Teams sites will receive an email if no activity is detected on their sites within 426 days.
The current Duo 2FA prompt screen and user interface will be updated, resulting in a new look and feel.