We are living in a world where people work from multiple devices -- phone, laptop, and computer - and need access to their files anywhere and anytime. UMBC’s active directory (AD) system serves...
As part of the Performing Arts building project it was necessary to upgrade our campus data network. We anticipate that PAH will ultimately utilize HD video streaming and we needed to increase...
This past July, DoIT signed a multi-year lease with Allegis to lease 1200 square feet of computer room space in the Retirement Living Building located in the Research Park. Allegis has a Tier 3...
UMBC Blackboard Update is provided by the Division of Information Technology for students, faculty and staff using Blackboard at UMBC. If you have questions or need help, please consult the...
Move Supports Holistic Approach to Campus IT Infrastructure
On July 1, 2012, Audio Visual (AV) Services began reporting to Enterprise Infrastructure and Support (EIS), a move that reflects a broader need to integrate and coordinate UMBC’s classroom...
Are you interested in trying out clickers in your classroom before making the decision whether to use them routinely in every class period? Have you always wanted to be able to anonymously poll...
The UMBC Blackboard server will be down from 10 pm to 1 am on both Thursday, August 23 and Friday, August 24. These down times, which extend outside the regularly scheduled maintenance window...
DoIT recently upgraded the Blackboard Collaborate web conferencing software to version 12. Previously created or recorded Bb Collaborate sessions remain on version 11, but any sessions created...
Blackboard, Inc. has announced that starting on September 10, 2012, a new End-User License option will be available for Bb Mobile Learn. UMBC currently has the free version of this building...
WT2013 Courses Available Dec.1, 2012, on Separate Server
To install the latest version of Blackboard, the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) will upgrade UMBC's production Blackboard system from January 2 to 14, 2013. During this time, Winter...