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UM Device Software Station

UM Device Software Station

Faculty and staff at the University of Miami can quickly install approved software on University-managed Mac and Windows devices using the Self Service app. This centralized tool provides secure, up-to-date applications without needing admin rights—offering seamless UM integration, licensed software, and dedicated IT support.

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Virtual Agent

Coming Soon: IT Support Virtual Agent Powered by ServiceNow

A new way to get IT help is on the way! The IT Support Virtual Agent—powered by ServiceNow—is being optimized to deliver faster answers and easier support access. You can try it now via the IT Self-Service Portal or Microsoft Teams. Note: It's still in development, so some features may be limited. Full launch coming soon!

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Enhancing your ServiceNow experience by merging IT's support ticketing systems

We've enhanced your IT support experience with a redesigned Self-Service portal in ServiceNow. You can still call the IT Service Desk, but now you can also submit and track support tickets online through a modern, user-friendly portal with improved navigation.

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Streamlining and expediting incident resolution with customized support forms

Thanks to your feedback, we've improved our support process with new dedicated forms to speed up response times and ensure the right team handles your request. Available support forms include: General Support; Clinical Application Support; and, Software and Hardware Support.

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If you prefer to contact the 24/7 IT Service Desk via phone, feel free to call 305-284-6565 (Coral Gables/Marine) or 305-243-5999 (UHealth/MSOM). Please keep in mind that the help@miami.edu and help@med.miami.edu email addresses are no longer automatically creating incidents.
 

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MFA

Multi-Factor Authentication Transition

Based on feedback from the University community, we have transitioned multi-factor authentication (MFA) services from Duo to Microsoft Authenticator. Microsoft Authenticator is deeply integrated within the broader Microsoft ecosystem, offering a seamless authentication experience across countless applications and platforms.
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Gmail for Student Email

Gmail for Student Email

Based on feedback provided by UM students in the 2023 IT client satisfaction survey, students indicated a preference for Gmail as their email system. On August 1, 2024, we transitioned student UM email from Outlook to Gmail. Support for students transitioning to Gmail is ongoing throughout the Fall 2024 semester and beyond.

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Alumni Email Forwarding

Alumni Email Forwarding

In fall 2023, the University of Miami revised its post-graduation email policy to ensure new graduates' @miami.edu emails are forwarded to their personal email address. Alumni that retained their UM mailboxes (e.g., those that graduated before the Fall 2023 semester) were transitioned to a forwarding-only mailbox on November 18, 2024.

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Zoom Cloud Recordings in Kaltura

Zoom Cloud Recordings in Kaltura

To support students, faculty, and staff in their increased need to save and share cloud video recordings, the University's video streaming platform Kaltura will become the long-term storage option for Zoom cloud recordings.

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New CaneLink Experience

New CaneLink Experience

Students, faculty, and staff use CaneLink—the University's Student Information System (SIS)—to search for classes, view course schedules, view class rosters, and much more. A new, mobile-friendly CaneLink interface for students is available.

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Faculty Profiles

Faculty Profiles

University of Miami faculty profiles on the People site (people.miami.edu) are now generated using information from various University databases. To create a robust profile, additional information about a faculty member can be manually entered in Faculty Success and within the People site by profile managers.

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Skype for Business Upgrade

Skype for Business Upgrade

Microsoft upgraded Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams, and Skype was disabled at the University of Miami. The functionality you previously enjoyed in Skype for Business is available in both Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

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