News & Alerts

The vendor has resolved their power issue. PittNet wired and Wi-Fi services have been restored to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Pitt Digital continues to closely monitor affected services and will post any additional updates to status.pitt.edu as needed.

PantherExpress will be unavailable from 5 p.m. on Friday, March 27, to noon on Sunday, March 29, during a scheduled upgrade. Please complete all transactions, save your work, and exit the system by 5 p.m. on Friday. Any unsaved work will be lost when the system goes offline.

Instructure, the vendor that provides Canvas, has scheduled two overnight maintenance periods that will impact SCORM content. SCORM, a format for packaging interactive eLearning modules such as simulations or embedded quizzes, will be unavailable during the following times: • Tuesday, April 7, at 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8 • Tuesday, April 14, at 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15 Impact is limited to the small number of courses using SCORM packages. All other courses and Canvas features will work normally.

Instructure, the vendor that provides Canvas, has scheduled two overnight maintenance periods that will impact SCORM content. SCORM, a format for packaging interactive eLearning modules such as simulations or embedded quizzes, will be unavailable during the following times: • Tuesday, April 7, at 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8 • Tuesday, April 14, at 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15 Impact is limited to the small number of courses using SCORM packages. All other courses and Canvas features will work normally.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

It’s easy to overlook the clutter accumulating in your digital space, but an overabundance of stuff (even digital stuff) can make life harder. Every year, Digital Cleanup Day is a reminder to take our digital clean-up duty seriously, since a messy system can be a huge distraction.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Monitoring confirms the issue has been resolved.

Pitt Digital has taken steps to resolve an issue that briefly affected PittNet Wi-Fi service for users of PittNet VPN (GlobalProtect) for approximately ten minutes earlier this afternoon. Full service has been restored. We continue to closely monitor affected services and will post any additional updates to status.pitt.edu. If you encounter issues with PittNet Wi-Fi or PittNet VPN, please report them to the Technology Help Desk at +1-412-624-HELP (4357).

Spring is around the corner, and you may be feeling the urge to declutter and start fresh. Going paperless is a great way to do just that. It's good for your productivity and the planet.

Monitoring confirms the issue has been fully resolved.

Before healthcare researchers can analyze patient data, they face a critical obstacle: removing all protected health information (PHI) to protect patient privacy. This de-identification process isn't just a formality; it's a legal requirement for research under HIPAA.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Pitt Digital has resolved the issue that affected PittNet Wired and Wi-Fi service at Allen Hall and Thackeray Hall earlier today. Full service has been restored. We continue to closely monitor affected services to ensure continued reliability and stability.

Timely updates and reboots are essential to maintain the security and integrity of the University’s network. Please take note of the following updates and guidelines in three areas related to cybersecurity:1. Install New Microsoft Patches and RebootToday Microsoft released monthly security updates that affect a wide range of products. It is crucial to promptly identify and install these updates to protect your systems from vulnerabilities. Please adhere to the following installation timelines:

Beginning March 15, Pitt-issued Digital Certificates will need to be renewed more frequently — existing certificates won't be affected until they’re renewed. If you manage servers, websites, or applications that use them, please note the following dates and changes: 

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Pitt Digital has resolved the issue that affected Old Engineering Hall earlier today. Full service has been restored.

Whenever and wherever you travel, your digital devices are along from the ride. Nowadays, your phone is your boarding pass, your map, your hotel key, and your lifeline — which means a dead battery or spotty signal can be a major headache. Here's how to keep your power, connectivity, and digital documents working for during your next adventure.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.