Hello!
In the latest issue of the Tech Update learn about Cybersecurity Awareness Month, booking study spaces around campus, Northeastern being named a finalist in Gartner awards, and more!
In case you missed them, you can browse all past issues of the Update on the ITS website. You can also submit tips and success stories that you’d like to share in future updates, through Share IT!
As a reminder, the IT Service Desk is just a call, email, or chat away for technology support. Or take advantage of the self-service options at service.northeastern.edu/tech.
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Marcus P. Robinson
Deputy CIO and Associate Vice President, Engagement and Experience
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Book it!
Snell Library has added its 54 study spaces to Spaces at Northeastern powered by Robin, joining 800 other bookable spaces in the platform. This further unifies student study space booking across the global network to one tool, Robin. In just one week this month, Snell Library saw 1,100 study space bookings using Robin!
Innovation awards shine an eye on Northeastern’s classrooms
Gartner, the global research firm, named Northeastern’s Global Learning Space classrooms as a finalist for the annual Eye on Innovation Awards for Education. In a highly competitive year dominated by emerging technologies such as AI and AR, Northeastern shined!
Read more about Northeastern and the innovation awards >
Missed it? Phishing webinar takeaways
October is Cybersecurity Awareness month and as part of a month-long series, the Office of Information Security recently hosted an important phishing webinar. Want to know how sophisticated phishing has become and learn how Northeastern is protecting the community?
Share IT
The IT Services Communications team wants to hear from you! Do you have a great tip that can help faculty, staff, or students work smarter, collaborate more effectively, or use technology better? Share IT! Submit an idea for Tech Update articles, success stories, technical tips, and more today.
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