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CalMail users encouraged to switch to CalNet authentication

On August 3, 2009, CalMail began the transition to CalNet authentication with the adoption of CAS by CalMail webmail clients. Now, users of CalMail desktop clients, such as Thunderbird, Outlook, or Eudora, may also use their CalNet passphrases to log in to CalMail. September 21, 2009.

NAV for Macintosh 11.0.3 available to campus users of Mac OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard)

As you may be aware, the latest Mac OS release, 10.6 "Snow Leopard", is not compatible with the campus site-licensed antivirus software, Symantec AntiVirus (SAV) for Macintosh 10.2.1. To cover the antivirus needs of Mac OS 10.6 users, Symantec has made the recently released 10.6–compatible Norton software, Norton AntiVirus (NAV) for Macintosh 11.0.3, available to UC Berkeley until the updated version of SAV for Macintosh is released. This software is now available for download on Software Central, under "Early Adopters" in the Symantec AntiVirus section. September 18, 2009.

Getting ready for Cal Voicemail

Cal Voicemail, the new campus voicemail system, will deploy September 26, 2009. Those who wish to get a head start can set up their Cal Voicemail mailboxes effective September 17. Orders for new voicemail service received September 18 and later, will be processed after September 26. September 17, 2009.

CRT Replacement project phase II

As part of an overall campus effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the Vice Chancellor's Administrative Council (VCAC), the Office of the CIO (OCIO), and Cal Overstock and Surplus are sponsoring a project to replace CRT monitors on campus with energy-efficient LCD monitors. A replacement credit of $20.00 is available for every LCD monitor purchased by September 25, 2009, in combination with the trade-in of a working CRT monitor. September 16, 2009.

IST announces immediate cost savings for basic telephone services

In an effort to provide some relief to departments as they cope with the current financial crisis, effective September 1, 2009, IST is reducing the cost of basic dial tone service by 20 percent. Departments will see the reduction in their September IST Bill Statement and Summary. September 16, 2009.

IST seeks volunteers to help test new AirBears captive portal system

Testing of the new captive portal — a replacement for the current authentication system used with AirBears — at 2484 Shattuck and 2195 Hearst (Earl Warren Hall) is going well. The Captive Portal team is now opening the testing process to the campus community and has scheduled three open testing sessions for the end of September. September 11, 2009.

Changes at TSW's Technology Store for Departments effective September 18, 2009

Based on lower demand, combined with reductions in resources, The Scholar's Workstation (TSW) is reducing services provided by the Technology Store for Departments. Effective September 18, TSW will no longer be making deliveries to departments, store hours will be shortened, and inventory for walk-in purchases will be reduced. September 4, 2009.

Computing Operations and Information Services (COIS) to merge with IST

As part of the campus effort to operate more efficiently, Business and Technology's Computing Operations and Information Services (COIS) unit will merge with IST effective September 1, 2009. COIS' variety of services will be an excellent complement to current IST offerings. August 31, 2009.

UC Berkeley voicemail system update

As previously announced, Berkeley is collaborating with LBNL to launch a new voicemail system for the campus. Deployment of the new system is now scheduled for September 26, 2009. IST moved the date to avoid any possible negative impact on departments at the start of the fall semester. August 24, 2009.

IST to support Our Unit application

Due to internal restructuring, the College of Natural Resources will no longer develop or support the Our Unit application. Effective immediately, IST's Web Applications unit will take responsibility for the Our Unit application code and will provide transitional support for Our Unit while a long-term roadmap for the application is developed. August 20, 2009.

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