| Initiative | IST Group |
|---|---|
| Continued development, testing, and release cycles to build upon the University’s next generation web platform, and continue website migrations from WCMS 2 to WCMS 3 | Departmental and Campus Applications (DCA) |
| Re-write of Student Portal mobile apps | DCA |
| Implement SimplyVoting campus voting system (WatVote replacement) | DCA |
| Procurement process for the new Advancement information system | DCA |
| Continued work to support the University’s proof of vaccination program, including v2 of the Campus Check-In system | DCA |
| Continued progress within Cloud Fast Forward initiative, including migration of Student Portal platform to Microsoft Azure | DCA |
| Complete the migration of Quest to the Oracle Cloud infrastructure | Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) |
| Transition the ETL technology used within our Azure data lake from Azure Data Factory to Azure Synapse to remain aligned with the Microsoft roadmap | ERP |
| Initiate Microsoft Github as an offering for code management alongside our on-premise Gitlab offering | ERP |
| Support improvements to the data and reporting used by the Safety Office for training compliance | ERP |
| Advance CRM Capability for campus groups requiring a system using Suite CRM | ERP |
| RFP to see the market options for recruiting systems and potentially migrate | ERP |
| Grad Recruitment Phase 2 in Slate to improve user experience and functionality for applicants and staff involved in recruitment and admission | ERP |
| Upgrade from current end of life IPAM (IP [Internet Protocol] Address Management) system (the system that provides DNS/DHCP), and add dynamic DNS and integration into Active Directory | Technology Integrated Services (TIS) |
| Complete joining WrepNet and migrate satellite campuses | TIS |
| Replace current end of life firewalls for IST Data Centre | TIS |
| Replace current end of life PBX (Private Branch Exchange) telephony system to soft client model | TIS |
| Expand/Rollout of encrypted access control readers - Examine migration of software to alternative system providing integration opportunities | TIS |
| Deploy Cisco DNA spaces for advanced analytics and building usage/tracking providing integration opportunities | TIS |
| Deploy Cisco UDN (User Defined Networking) to provide unique and flexibile solutions to complex user needs over wireless | TIS |
| Expand the use of Virtual Machines in Azure | TIS |
| Explore/expand further opportunities within M365 and Azure | TIS |
| Web Conferencing platform review and consolidation project | Client Services (CS) |
| Workstation Mangement Review initiative | CS |
| Investigate Jira Service Management asset and configuration management feature, Insights | CS |
| Support migration to Jira Cloud | CS |
| Migrate client R: drives | CS |
| Support implementation of new softphone client | CS |
| Investigate mobile device management with Microsoft Intune | CS |
| With campus partners, investigate and implement a more robust solution to extending postdoctoral email and system access | CS |
| Human Resources termination process improvement initiative | CS |
| Mass Email Mangement project implementation | CS |
| Upgrades to WatIAM | Information Security Services (ISS) |
| Replace campus directory search facility | ISS |
| Upgrades and enhancements to two-factor authentication (2FA) service | ISS |
| Evaluation of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions | ISS |
| Updates and enhancements to intrusion detection capabilities | ISS |
| Complete the objectives of the Evolving the Edtech Ecosystem project, including the launch of a new edtech website (Edtech “Hub”) | ITMS |
| Complete the Web Conferencing Platforms Consolidation project, end of January | ITMS |
| Work on Peer Review and Group Assessment pilots towards selection of solutions | ITMS |
| Launch and complete Streaming Service investigation/consideration (Streams and Kaltura) | ITMS |
| Begin the LMS (learning management system) review process (for end of D2L agreement, November 2023) | ITMS |
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