Tag Division of Information Technology
Berg named UW–Madison interim CIO
University of Wisconsin–Madison Provost Paul M. DeLuca Jr. has appointed Joanne Berg, UW–Madison vice provost of enrollment management, interim chief information officer (CIO). Read More
Federal grant to benefit UW–Madison, state networks
The University of Wisconsin–Madison, in partnership with a group of national research and education networking organizations, could see a 10-fold increase in research computing capacity, thanks to a new federal stimulus grant. Read More
UW-Madison CIO headed to Notre Dame
UW-Madison Vice Provost for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO) Ron Kraemer has accepted a position as vice president and CIO at the University of Notre Dame, effective Aug. 15. Read More
New DoIT Tech Store celebrates grand opening
UW-Madison’s retail source for technology hardware, software, supplies and information is celebrating its grand opening. Read More
UW-Madison is key to Madison’s push for Google Fiber project
Madison and dozens of other cities are rolling out their red carpets this spring for Google, hoping that the technology giant will select them as the test site for its high-speed broadband network. Read More
Campus urged to beware of new phishing scams
The Office of Campus Information Security (OCIS) is aware of two new phishing emails targeting UW's NetID login service. Read More
Public-private venture wins grant to extend Internet links to underserved areas
A broad partnership of Madison-area education, health, government and nonprofit organizations, including the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been awarded $5.1 million in federal stimulus funding to expand access to computer networks for underserved communities and local agencies. Read More
New WiscMail launched to campus
UW-Madison launched its new WiscMail Web mail client this week. Based on feedback from campus, the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) created the new interface… Read More
UW-Madison students set trends in information technology
Students continue to embrace technologies for personal use, including, more than ever, in the classroom. Well-versed before entering college, university students use a variety of new technologies to help them with their coursework. Read More
Work on new content-management system progresses
In June 2008, the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) and a group of early adopters began work with the RedDot content-management system, now known as the WiscWeb Content Management Service (WWCMS). Read More
John Krogman named new DoIT director
John A. Krogman has been named chief operating officer (COO) of the Division of Information Technology and associate chief information officer (CIO). Ron Kraemer, CIO and vice provost for information technology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, made the announcement today (Oct. 31). Read More
Help shape IT policy at UW–Madison
The campus is now engaged in an ongoing effort to review and update information technology policies, and faculty and staff input can help to make that effort a success. Read More
WiscAlerts-Text closes in on milestone
WiscAlerts-Text, UW–Madison’s new emergency text-messaging service, is closing in on 10,000 subscribers. Read More
University launches new Web content management project
A new Web content management system that will be made available to a group of selected “early adopters” starting this summer will allow more of a focus on content, rather than maintenance, on campus Web sites. Read More
University moves to eliminate SSN-based ID cards
As part of a broader effort to protect the privacy and personal data of members of the campus community, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will phase out any remaining Social Security Number (SSN)-based photo identification cards for faculty and staff. Read More
UW students tech-connected, security conscious
University of Wisconsin–Madison students are adopting new technology tools in a big way, and they're being more careful about privacy and security. Read More
UW-Madison receives academic technology excellence award
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been named as a 2007 Center of Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by the national New Media Consortium (NMC). The award recognizes UW–Madison's demonstrated excellence and outstanding achievement in the application of technology to learning or creative expression. Read More
UW-Madison shares in national IT award
An information technology project in which the University of Wisconsin–Madison played a key role is the winner of a major award for excellence. Read More