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Change to Apple BU Computer Standards
With the release of new Ivy Bridge based systems from Apple, our BU standards have changed. These standards have been posted already, and can be found here: http://www.bu.edu/sourcing/how2buy/computers/apple/ In addition, a new standard has been added, the MacBook Pro 15-inch with Retina Display. Also added is the Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. No changes... More
If you have a LinkedIn or eHarmony account, you need to change your password.
LinkedIn has been hacked. 6.5 million password hashes have been stolen and hackers are feverishly working to crack those password hashes. It is estimated that over 60% of stolen passwords have already been cracked. 1.5 million decrypted password from eHarmony have also been published. Go change your LinkedIn and/or eHarmony password... More
BUMC IT Launches New Website
The new website of Boston University Medical Campus Information Technology (BUMC IT) is now live. The new BUMC IT website, which can be accessed at https://www.bumc.bu.edu/it, offers quick and easy access to information about BUMC IT services and answers to many common technical questions. The new website features a new WordPress... More
Welcome, Alex!
We are pleased to announce that Alexander Kindzerske has accepted the position of Computer Support Specialist and joined BUMC IT on Monday May 21, 2012. Alex comes to us from the Apple Store in the South Shore Plaza where he worked as an Apple Genius where he was certified to repair... More
BUMC IT Service Desk Accepting Applications for Fall Student Employment
Boston University Medical Campus Information Technology (BUMC IT) is currently accepting applications from Boston University (BU) students who have strong computer knowledge and excellent customer service skills for student employment at the BUMC IT Service Desk to begin in the Fall, 2012 semester. Student employment at the BUMC IT Service Desk... More
DO NOT RESPOND to “IMPORTANT NOTICE” phishing message
Please do not respond to a recent message that appears to come from the IT Help Center (ithelp@bu.edu) with the Subject “IMPORTANT NOTICE.” Although this message contains BU logos and a sender address that make it seem legitimate, it is a phishing message. To learn more, especially if you did already... More
Adobe Connect System Maintenance
Adobe Connect will undergo system maintenance during the following windows: Start: May 11, 2012 at 11:00 PM EST End: May 11, 2012 at 9:00 PM EST Start: May 18, 2012 at 5:00 PM EST End May 19, 2012 at 11:00 PM EST During the maintenance windows, the Adobe Connect system may be intermittently unavailable. If you... More
New BUworks Feature: Shoppers to Receive Automatic P.O. E-mail Notifications
NEW FEATURE – Shoppers to Receive Automatic P.O. Email Notifications We have received feedback from many shoppers requesting notification when a purchase order is sent to the vendor. We are pleased to announce that effective April 27, shoppers will automatically receive email notifications when a purchase order is generated and transmitted... More
Save this Spring with BU’s Computer Standards
BUMC Information Technology, in cooperation with Sourcing & Procurement, is pleased to announce the Spring 2012 computer bulk buy initiative. When you participate in these bulk purchases and leverage the buying power of the entire University, your department saves on its notebook and desktop purchases from Apple and Lenovo. Please note:... More
BUworks Employee Learning Solutions Website Successfully Upgraded
As communicated last week, The BUworks Employee Learning Solutions website was successfully upgraded over the weekend and is now available. I invite you to visit our new site and take advantage of the improved search capabilities and streamlined BUworks support materials. The upgrade included: New Portal Design – The Employee Learning... More
