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ASU strives to continually update our tools, ensuring the Sun Devil community can leverage cutting-edge resources at the forefront of innovation. Reflecting this mission, the New American University will be transitioning to Adobe Sign: a robust,…
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A recent report by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development revealed that more than half a million Americans nationwide experienced homelessness. And with over 10,000 people experiencing homelessness in Arizona, finding solutions to…
At last week’s UTO Town Hall, five teams joined to present on the authentic partnerships taking place between teams at UTO, ASU and beyond. The theme of authentic partnerships is one of the seven leadership principles that UTO teams use to embrace…
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Relied upon by students and staff alike, Google Drive is a convenient and reliable file-sharing resource that simplifies collaboration, and maximizes storage-saving efforts. In order to enhance the privacy and security of their service, Google has…
ASU prides itself on accessible enterprise tools, ensuring all departments have an array of affordable resources at their disposal. Supporting this mission, UTO is happy to share an additional service option for our community to choose from:…
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Oops – Todd just clicked on a link in his work email that he thought was from a trusted source, asking for him to reset his password. Todd doesn't know it yet, but he's just fallen victim to a phishing attack and now his entire organization could be…
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Broadband is on the national agenda as leaders aim to address the digital divide, deepened during the pandemic. Leading the narrative are topics of digital equity and inclusion as the federal government rolls out millions in grant funding to support…
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Pictured above: The Town Hall featured ASU leaders Lev Gonick and Donna Kidwell, alongside Jim Steyer, Founder and CEO of Common Sense and co-chair of The Future of Tech Commission. Digital equity and innovation are on the national agenda, as…
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Now more than ever, digital tools are foundational to excelling in one’s courses. When faced with technological difficulties, students may find themselves overwhelmed, shouldering additional stress that necessitates prompt assistance to avoid…
The ASU+GSV Summit is underway today and UTO is proud to be a part of the conversation. Described as an annual convening of leading minds focused on transforming society and business through learning and work, the Summit’s hybrid in-person and…
During last week’s UTO Town Hall, teams from across the organization showcased some of the remarkable work being accomplished in service of improving the experience of students, faculty and staff as they gear up for a new semester.Let’s take a look…
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If you’re talking about issues in education, it’s vital for all voices to have a seat at the table. That’s exactly why ASU students were invited to speak during the “Student Panel: Decoding the Wicked Problems” session on Friday, July 23 during the…
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Serving over 125,000 students on-campus and online, 15,000 staff and 4,000 faculty members, to say that Arizona State University has a large volume of data would be an understatement. In fact, the university has amassed 50 billion (that's right,…
The fourth quarter of UTO’s 2021 fiscal year has distinguished itself from quarters past, encompassing a period of transformation and reorganization. UTO’s By The Numbers publication — a tool to tell our story — illuminates the successes, challenges…
It comes as a great honor that ASU’s Smart City Cloud Innovation Center, powered by AWS, has been named a winner of the IDC Government Insights’ fourth annual Smart Cities North America Awards. The awards recognize the "most innovative and forward-…
Aspiring to revise and reconstruct the ASU IT Governance approach, the University Technology Office, in partnership with IT and business leaders across the ASU Enterprise, has created a new framework outlining a fresh governance model with culture,…