We are excited to announce that as of today, August 1, 2024, SMU has transitioned from Handshake to 12twenty as our new career management platform. 12twenty is designed to enhance our campus employment and career services experience for both students and employers and provide Career Services staff with a more integrated and efficient system for managing student employment and career development activities. In addition, this new solution offers students an array of tools and resources to help them navigate their career path effectively. Continue reading 12twenty to Enhance SMU’s Campus Employment Experience
Category: Software Updates
New STABLE Mobile App and Enrollment Services Teams Added
On August 4, 2024, we will introduce several new features to STABLE, as well as onboard additional support teams to use the system. Continue reading New STABLE Mobile App and Enrollment Services Teams Added
Halcyon Anti-Ransomware to Protect Campus Devices
Over the past decade, the threat of ransomware has affected institutions ranging from hospitals to commercial businesses to K-12 and higher education. Ransomware consists of nefarious software installed on devices clandestinely to eventually encrypt your data to prevent access. The criminal then requests a ransom in order to decrypt your data. OIT will begin implementing a new software, Halcyon Anti-Ransomware, starting Tuesday, December 19, 2023, to help find and prevent ransomware, further protecting SMU’s sensitive data and business processes. Continue reading Halcyon Anti-Ransomware to Protect Campus Devices
Visio for the Web Now Available at SMU
Microsoft recently released Visio for the web as part of the Microsoft 365 Apps, and it is no longer only available as a standalone application for PC users. Whether utilizing a tablet, Mac, or PC, all users can now take advantage of the popular flowcharting and diagramming software, Visio, on the web. Continue reading Visio for the Web Now Available at SMU
Mac Users: Don’t Upgrade to Monterey… Just Yet!
Apple recently announced that the latest update to its macOS, Monterey, is available to the public. While we know people are eager to update to the latest OS to take advantage of the new enhancements for key apps; including Safari, Messages, and Maps, as well as new privacy features, we recommend that users wait until the next “dot” OS update before upgrading University-owned Macs. Continue reading Mac Users: Don’t Upgrade to Monterey… Just Yet!
