Technology Initiatives
Re-engineering for a Sustainable Future
Information Technology Services (ITS) is working towards an end-of-the-year conclusion of UNCG’s Microsoft 365 adoption.
Want to learn more about why ITS is implementing these changes? Read the official statement of CIO Donna Heath.
Real-time Information
This site aims to provide real-time information related to each of the initiatives ITS is compelled to implement. As information becomes available, it will be added here. Bookmark this page. Visit it often. Stay informed.
Featured Initiatives
Microsoft 365 Adoption
Microsoft 365 will be UNCG’s single destination for file storage and collaboration tools currently provided by Google Workspace, Box, and Zoom, beginning Spring 2023.
Self-Service Banner 9 Upgrade
UNCG is upgrading Banner Finance, Employee, General, Student, and Registration from Self-Service Banner 8 to Self-Service Banner 9.
CHiP – Streamlining Hardware Purchasing @ UNCG
Starting Fall 2022, the new Campus-wide Hardware Procurement (CHiP) program will streamline and expedite PC and Mac purchases for faculty and staff.
Centralizing Distributed Technology Staff Oversight
A central authority and structure over distributed IT functions and IT staff that will address the management of technology assets, critical vulnerabilities remediation, software patching, and sensitive data by July 2023.
New Learning Space Technology Classifications
ITS and the Office of the Registrar will classify UNCG learning spaces based on criteria such as size and utilization to right-size learning space technology appropriately.
All Initiatives
Microsoft 365 Adoption
Microsoft 365 will be UNCG’s single destination for file storage and collaboration tools currently provided by Google Workspace, Box, and Zoom, beginning Spring 2023.
CHiP – Streamlining Hardware Purchasing @ UNCG
Starting Fall 2022, the new Campus-wide Hardware Procurement (CHiP) program will streamline and expedite PC and Mac purchases for faculty and staff.
Centralizing Distributed Technology Staff Oversight
A central authority and structure over distributed IT functions and IT staff that will address the management of technology assets, critical vulnerabilities remediation, software patching, and sensitive data by July 2023.
New Learning Space Technology Classifications
ITS and the Office of the Registrar will classify UNCG learning spaces based on criteria such as size and utilization to right-size learning space technology appropriately.
Next Generation Web Project
Launched in spring 2020, the Next Generation Web Project is the large-scale development, revision, and redeployment of all public-facing websites at UNCG.
Self-Service Banner 9 Upgrade
UNCG is upgrading Banner Finance, Employee, General, Student, and Registration from Self-Service Banner 8 to Self-Service Banner 9.
WebFOCUS-Argos Consolidation
Business reporting currently run from WebFOCUS and Argos will be consolidated to WebFOCUS by Spring 2023.
Updated ITS Policies
New and revised IT policies will be written to comply with UNC System requirements and the IT Controls Audit.
Oracle Cloud Migration
Oracle databases, including those that support Banner, will migrate to the Oracle Cloud by Summer 2023.
Enterprise Application Consolidation
UNCG will reduce infrastructure costs by consolidating multiple enterprise application environments and managing them in the cloud by Summer 2023.
Internet & WiFi Network Upgrade
Juniper Networks will run all campus wired and wireless networks by August 2023.
Defer SAN Replacement to FY 2025
The refresh cycle for the Storage Area Network (SAN) will be extended to Fiscal Year 2025.