
All Teams Phone Users Required to Accept Annual E911 Acknowledgement Form
This is not a phishing attempt. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your local IT or the Technology Services Help Desk. Due to

Microsoft 365 Default Sharing Link Change
Microsoft 365 sharing link default will change from people in the University of Illinois to “people you choose.”

Huaqi Zhang Behind the Screens: User Experience Wizard
Technology and innovation make the world go round. However, systems powerful enough to run our campus world and move digital mountains are oftentimes not the most user-friendly. Read about how Huaqi as a User Design Specialist changes the game.

2024 Greg Gulick Excellence Award Winners Announced
The Greg Gulick Service Excellence Award is offered annually to IT professionals at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for their commitment to excellence and servant leadership.

Copilot 365 Pilot Program Launched to Evaluate Future Licensing Decisions
In May, Technology Services, in coordination with the Generative AI Solutions Hub, launched the Microsoft Copilot 365 Pilot Program to learn more about potential use-cases and determine its value for campus.

The Dangers of Digital Hoarding
Digital hoarding is the disorganization of data and storage of data without deleting anything. Decluttering can lead to cramped and cluttered storage systems, decreased productivity, and bigger security risks. Learn about digital hoarding and avoid it with these tips.

Cole Cary Behind the Screens: Expert of IT Plant Engineering Artistry
As IT Plant Engineering Specialist, Cole Cary impacts the entire campus. Read more about what impact Cole has on the university and beyond.

OCIO’s support of Global Accessibility Awareness Day Extends Beyond the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Illinois’ Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) has long been a champion of digital accessibility. Read more about the OCIO’s pursuit of digital inclusivity at Illinois.

Protect Your Privacy During Online Job Searches
Are you job searching using online tools? Make sure to exercise caution and protect your data while using internet resources. Follow these tips!

Illinois Supports the Optical Fiber Communications Conference
Read about how Chris Skaar represented Illinois at the OFC Conference this past spring.

Curtis Donelson Behind the Screens: Engineering Data Pathways to Campus Efficiency
Curtis Donelson, Data Engineer at Technology Services, knows data’s pivotal role in growth and harnesses data insights to create change. Read more about Curtis and what he does at Tech Services.

Benjamin Barkin-Wilkins Receives a 2024 Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award
Benjamin Barkin-Wilkins, Lead Network Engineer for the OCIO, was awarded a 2024 Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award for his knowledge, experience, hard-work, and humility.