November 6, 2023 -- Updates and changes in the latest version of Windows on ODU-managed computers.
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September 29, 2023 -- Apple recently released their latest major operating system upgrade, macOS Sonoma. Please do not update your Mac to Ventura until we have time to evaluate its compatibility with ODU software, network and server infrastructure.
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ODU's contract with LinkedIn Learning is set to expire on June 30, and due to budgetary issues, it will not be renewed.
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October 2022 -- Due to Google's new storage restrictions, we have had to make a few changes to the Google services offered at ODU.
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October 25, 2022 -- Apple recently released their latest major operating system upgrade, macOS Ventura. Please do not update your Mac to Ventura until we have time to evaluate its compatibility with ODU software, network and server infrastructure.
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October 25, 2022 -- Microsoft recently released their latest operating system upgrade, Windows 10, version 22H2. Please do not update your PC to Windows 10 22H2 until we have time to evaluate its compatibility with ODU software, network and server infrastructure.
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October 2022 -- Now is a great time to brush up on safe computing practices!
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September 2022 -- If you use Pearson Mastering as part of your course delivery, this message is for you.
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August 3, 2022 -- Beginning August 21, the Monarch Virtual Environment (MOVE) will be hosted on a new platform, improving speed and reliability and providing a better overall virtual experience.
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April 5, 2022 -- Beginning April 9, Hampton Roads is getting an additional area code, and everyone in the region (including here at ODU) will need to dial 10 digits when making local calls.
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February 28, 2022 -- With recent events in the news, questions and concerns have been raised regarding our cybersecurity risks here at ODU.
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December 17, 2021 -- A new critical security vulnerability known as Log4Shell (CVE-2021-4428) has been discovered that affects millions of Java applications from many different vendors and is actively being exploited by cybercriminals. The flaw is in the popular logging framework known as Apache Log4j and could lead to ransomware, data theft, or complete system take over.
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November 2021 -- Due to Google's new storage restrictions, we are no longer able to offer Google services (student email and Google Drive, for example) to alumni.
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October 18, 2021 --
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September 2021 --
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August 30, 2021 -- As we return this semester, here's a reminder of some of the technology services available on campus and some technological improvements and changes.
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August 2021 -- We need to update all ODU-managed Windows 10 computers to version 21H1.
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August 2, 2021 -- Due to some system changes in Kaltura and the way they now publish content from Zoom, we need to implement some universal Zoom cloud recording settings for everyone at ODU.
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July 27, 2021 -- Due to some changes in Adobe products, we need to update Creative Cloud licenses to the new Adobe Creative Cloud for Business, Pro Edition.
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July 15, 2021 -- A security update beginning on July 23 will change link addresses for all shared files, folders and drives.
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July 14, 2021 -- Older browsers will no longer be able to authenticate to Monarch-Key services.
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June 25, 2021 -- Over the next several weeks, we will be changing our Office 365 authentication method. You'll see several new login prompts when your account migrates to the new method.
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The ITS Desktop Support Group now supports Linux workstations here at ODU.
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November 2020 --
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Beginning in October, you'll sign in to Acrobat Pro with your MIDAS ID and password. But you'll first need to request a new license.
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September 2020 -- Learn more about our plans to migrate Box data to OneDrive, Teams or Google Drive.
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September 2020 -- When campus computers are patched this month, we will be deploying several software updates.
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August 2020 -- As school reopens, our helpful technicians are taking extra precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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May 2020 -- ODU is migrating from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams
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May 2020 -- We need to update all ODU-managed Windows 10 computers to version 1909.
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January 2020 -- Microsoft released software updates that address several critical vulnerabilities.
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