Technology Initiatives
Re-engineering for a Sustainable Future
Month: August 2022
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.
New Learning Space Technology Classifications
ITS and the Office of the Registrar will classify 260 UNCG classrooms based on criteria such as size and use to right-size learning-space technology appropriately.
Updated ITS Policies
New and revised IT policies will be written to comply with UNC System requirements and the IT Controls Audit.
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.
Oracle Cloud Migration
Oracle databases, including those that support Banner, will migrate to the Oracle Cloud by Summer 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.
WebFOCUS-Argos Consolidation
Business reporting currently run from WebFOCUS and Argos will be consolidated to WebFOCUS by Spring 2023.
Internet & WiFi Network Upgrade
Juniper Networks will run all campus wired and wireless networks by August 2023.
Enterprise Application Consolidation
UNCG will reduce infrastructure costs by consolidating multiple enterprise application environments and managing them in the cloud by Summer 2023.