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Our New Theme for this Year: EaaSy IT
The Division of Information Technology began this year by establishing a new approach to how we provide service to the university applying the guiding theme, “EaaSy IT.” The acronym stands for “Everything as a Service plus YESability,” a comprehensive approach to daily operations in the division.…
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Influence New Digital Products through the Pioneer Program
The Division of Information Technology created the Pioneer Program to improve the university’s digital products and services, particularly FlashLine. Through the program, students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to use products and services prior to public release, then provide feedback on t…
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We Are the Division of Information Technology!
The Division of Information Services (IS) is now the Division of Information Technology (DoIT). While this may not seem like a significant change, the previous name caused confusion among students, faculty and staff as to what services we provide. We are predominantly an IT service organization, …
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TechHelp Service and Repair Center Reopens After Renovation
Over winter break, the Division of Information Technology, in cooperation with Residence Services, renovated the TechHelp Service and Repair Center (SRC) in the Tri Towers Rotunda. The renovation was inspired by the design and functionality of spaces such as Apple and Microsoft stores, with the pri…
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Welcome Back Flashes!
Is there anything more exciting than the start of a new semester? We hope that you had a relaxing and enjoyable winter break. Here are a few reminders as you transition back to Kent State. If you purchased a new entertainment device (Xbox, PlayStation, Roku, smart TV, etc.) during winter br…
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Evaluating Kent State University’s Learning Management System: RFP Search
For nearly a decade, Blackboard Learn has served as the university’s Learning Management System (LMS), enabling faculty and students to share online course content, assignments and exams. Changes to the overall online environment and university policy have made a review of the university’s LMS neces…
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Announcing Discounted Adobe Creative Cloud
The Division of Information Services (IS) has finalized an agreement with Adobe Systems Inc. that will save Kent State University students in excess of one million dollars per year. Kent State students are now able to purchase Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions for only $75 per year. The current …
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National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Every day it seems another cyber security breach has been discovered that may directly impact you. Were you one of the 40 million people who used a bank card at Target in December 2013 and had your information stolen? Or one of the estimated 143 million Americans whose personal data was stolen recen…
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