News & Alerts

On April 23, representatives from Pitt Information Technology and Amazon Web Services (AWS) will gather at the Tech Building on Fifth Avenue to officially launch an exciting new partnership: the University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences and Sports Analytics Cloud Innovation Center, powered by AWS.

The ribbon was cut Wednesday on the first Amazon Web Service-powered Cloud Innovation Center on the East Coast at the University of Pittsburgh. The new Health Science and Sports Analytics Cloud Innovation Center will provide students with internship opportunities to pursue data driven research in the two namesake fields.

In a landmark partnership that promises to transform both health sciences research and athletics, Pitt and Amazon Web Services have announced the establishment of the University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences and Sports Analytics Cloud Innovation Center, powered by AWS. As the first CIC on the East Coast and the first to have a specialized focus on health sciences and sports analytics, this initiative represents a significant milestone in the application of cloud computing and artificial intelligence to these innovative fields.

Moving out is a whole thing. You’re juggling finals or work, packing your entire life into boxes, and trying to figure out how you ended up with three coffee makers. With so much going on, your tech can easily be lost or damaged. But don’t worry, Pitt IT has your back! Follow these friendly, no-stress tips to protect your devices, stay organized, and make sure everything makes it to your new home in one piece. 

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Talent Center for Managers and the University career sites will be unavailable during maintenance the early morning of Saturday, April 26, from 2 to 6 a.m. ET while the system receives a quarterly upgrade mandated by the vendor (Oracle). The maintenance period was determined by Oracle’s maintenance schedule.

Monitoring confirms that the issue has been fully resolved.

The University approved two new policies aimed at enhancing identity theft prevention and information security. The Identity Theft "Red Flags" policy aligns with federal requirements to detect and address warning signs of identity theft, particularly concerning student accounts linked to federal aid. Additionally, the Information Security Policy establishes a comprehensive framework to protect the University's data, including student records, research data, and health information, by consolidating existing practices and establishing operational standards.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

A system restart has been completed and performance restored in Talent Center.

Zoom has resolved their systemwide issue that affected the ability of customers across the U.S. to join and schedule Zoom meetings earlier today. Pitt Information Technology has been monitoring Zoom and can confirm that all services are now functioning normally. The service was temporarily unavailable because two of Zoom's third-party providers mistakenly blocked the zoom.us website. Zoom and its partners have since resolved the problem. Pitt IT is committed to providing the best possible support to the University community. Please call the Technology Help Desk at +1-412-624-HELP (4357) if you encounter any issues using Zoom or other services provided by Pitt IT.

Remember Zoom bombing? It was all over the news when schools and businesses went remote during the pandemic, causing Zoom to implement features to stop people or bots from engaging in disruptive behaviors. Unfortunately, with social and political conflict at a high level, zoom-bombing attempts are making a comeback.

Our monitoring confirms that the issue has been fully resolved.

Monitoring confirms the issue has been resolved.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Monitoring confirms the issue has been fully resolved.

Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.

Congratulations, soon-to-be graduates of the University of Pittsburgh! As you approach this significant milestone, it's crucial to address several IT-related tasks to ensure a seamless transition from student life to your next phase. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the tech aspects of graduating from Pitt!

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Microsoft has resolved the issue and restored full service.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Photo courtesy of Alex Jurkuta, Pitt News Visual Editor

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.