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Pitt Digital provides students with free access to essential software tools, including Microsoft Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud. These resources support academic work by offering programs like Word, Excel, and Photoshop for project creation and collaboration.

Pitt Digital has approved two integrated AI notetaking tools for University use: AI Notes in Teams Premium and Zoom AI Companion. These vendor-native applications enable users to create real-time meeting summaries that increase efficiency and reduce administrative burden. 

By embracing and learning to use AI tools, students, faculty, and staff can leverage them to generate innovative ideas, identify more efficient ways to accomplish tasks, and enhance their overall contributions across their field of study or work.

The Pitt Cloud Innovation Center, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), collaborated with the Pitt Diving team to improve operational efficiency and create automated highlight reels. Before this solution, coaches dedicated hours to reviewing practice footage, meticulously searching for individual dives. 

Pitt’s residential network, MyResNet, plays a vital role in supporting the digital needs of a vibrant student community. During the previous year, MyResNet was used by more than 8,500 students living in over 35 buildings across campus, with peak usage reaching as high as 23,500 active devices. This level of demand for connectivity, concentrated in area of roughly a quarter square mile, is remarkable.

Ready to dive into the exciting world of artificial intelligence (AI)? Pitt Digital is introducing Generative AI @ Pitt: a suite of user-tested, security-backed tools designed to propel the Pitt community into the AI age.

Recently, Pitt Digital's Joe Yun transitioned his role to Director of AI Enablement.

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: 

Michael Pry, a professor in the Information Technology and Cybersecurity programs at Pitt Greensburg, returned to Pitt CyberCamp for his second year as an instructor — and this time, he brought someone special along for the ride: his son.

Whether you're commuting to campus a few days a week, taking fully online classes, or working remotely as a student employee, learning to create a productive, tech-friendly home setup is essential. While it may feel relaxing to work in your pajamas from bed (we’ve all been there), your success depends on staying organized, secure, and connected — even when you’re not physically on campus.Here’s your ultimate guide to turning your off-campus space into a mini Pitt workspace that helps you stay focused, on schedule, and stress-free.

Whether you're reaching out to a professor, TA, supervisor, or potential employer, your emails make an impression. Even in an age of DMs and group chats, email remains the most professional and widely used form of communication in academic and career settings.The good news? You don’t have to be a writing major to send a solid email. You just need to be clear, polite, and a little thoughtful. Up your communication game with this guide to help you avoid common mistakes and get replies faster.

Trying to join a Zoom class or submit an assignment when your Wi-Fi won’t cooperate is the worst. Whether you're living on campus or hanging out in Hillman, a reliable connection is a must. Good news: Pitt has you covered with campus-wide Wi-Fi. Here's your guide to avoiding connection chaos and staying online all semester long.

As you dive into your classes, make new friends, and explore everything the University has to offer, there’s one more thing to add to your college to-do list: protecting your digital life. 🧠💻Whether you're living on campus or commuting, your devices are a vital part of your academic journey — and a top target for cybercriminals. But don’t panic! We’ve got your back with simple tips to keep your information (and peace of mind) secure.

Starting college is exciting but let’s face it, it can also be overwhelming. Between finding your classes, meeting new people, and learning how to do laundry (finally), technology might not be the first thing on your mind. But trust us, it should be!Pitt has tons of tech tools and support resources that will make your life a whole lot easier. Whether you're navigating your first week or getting ready for midterms, this guide will help you feel right at home (digitally speaking).

See how Pitt student Brandon Sia leverages the Student Computing Labs to power up his own studies.

CIO Mark Henderson outlined a transformative year for Pitt IT, focusing on evolving from a traditional IT model to a more agile and responsive organization. Key initiatives include addressing changing student expectations and enhancing data privacy amid rising cyber risks. Pitt IT is prioritizing automation and the integration of AI tools to improve educational and research processes. Efforts also include leveraging partnerships, such as with NVIDIA and Google, to create innovative solutions and enhance AI literacy across the University community.

Summer is almost here—and, trust us, we want you to enjoy it! Relax, recharge, and soak up the sun. But if you find yourself with some extra time between vacations and binge-watching your favorite shows, why not take advantage of the resources available to you to make for a productive few months?

Pitt Digital partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch a Cloud Innovation Center. This collaboration aims to leverage data, analytics, and AI to enhance health sciences programs and athletic performance, while providing students with valuable real-world experience through internships. The Center will use AWS's machine learning tools to drive innovative solutions in healthcare and sports, offering students access to AWS training and opportunities to develop technical prototypes that can be adopted by the industry.

On Saturday, I had the honor of walking across the stage and turning my tassel, officially becoming a Pitt alumna. I’ve been reflecting on the last four years at Pitt. As a Pitt IT student blogger, I’ve especially thought about all the tech tools that I really loved … and wish I’d taken full advantage of a lot sooner.

Pitt Digital launched a "IT 10-Year Horizon" initiative, seeking feedback from the University community to shape its strategic roadmap. The plan focuses on revolutionizing the student experience, increasing support for transformative research, accelerating health science innovations, and championing regional development. By inviting input from diverse stakeholders, Pitt Digital aims to ensure agility and effectiveness in meeting future challenges, leveraging technology to advance the University's goals and enhance the digital campus environment.

Pitt Digital and Amazon Web Services opened the Health Sciences and Sports Analytics Cloud Innovation Center, powered by AWS, to drive advancements in AI and data analytics. Students play a central role in this initiative, gaining real-world experience by working on innovative projects that benefit both the University and broader communities. The Center aims to provide students with opportunities to develop technical skills and contribute to cutting-edge solutions in these fields.

On April 23, Pitt launched a monumental initiative with the official ribbon-cutting for the newly established University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences and Sports Anal

The University of Pittsburgh and Amazon Web Services have launched a Health Sciences and Sports Analytics Cloud Innovation Center, where paid student interns will begin developing applications to tackle real-world challenges in healthcare and sports starting this summer.