Beyond Treading Water: Discover Learning Resources for Cornell IT Professionals

Waves of technological change aren't slowing down. Discover learning opportunities that can help Cornell IT professionals move beyond treading water and start charting their next course.

Between Switchboards and Smartphones: Retiring the PBX that Connected Cornell Phones for 40 Years

Before smartphones fit in every pocket, Cornell's PBX was the unseen backbone of campus communications. Its retirement closes a 40-year chapter in how the university stayed connected.

Reminder: Fall Workforce Readiness Zoom Focus Groups

The IT community is invited to share your ideas about work and culture at four focus groups this fall, hosted by Evolve IT's Workforce Readiness implementation team. Please share your perspectives and help shape our new organization's future. All sessions are virtual and will be on Zoom, even though Workday Learning says "In Person":

• Creating Culture and Community: September 16, 10-11am (Completed)

Password, passphrase, passkey — what’s right for you?

Three options for keeping your NetID in your hands, not someone else’s. 

Quest ARS Upgrade to Version 8.6 on October 16, 2026

On Friday, October 16, 2026, Quest ARS will be from the current version 7.3 to a new version 8.6. Starting at 12pm on Friday, October 16, version 7.3 will be unavailable until the update is complete.

Updating Your NetID Password Keeps Everyone Cybersafe

Hackers don’t have to sit in a dark room guessing passwords one at a time. With a little help from AI, and cheap software, they can test thousands of password combinations every second. These hackers love pet names, birthdays, and they really love short passwords and reused passwords! Don’t make it easy for them. Create a Strong Passphrase or Password. While you're at it, keep your devices updated.

The Future of the American University and Information Technology at Cornell

The Emerging Tech Dialogues for Fall 2026 have been postponed.

Your Ideas, Cornell's Next IT Improvements

The Emerging Tech Dialogues for Fall 2026 have been postponed.

Reminder: Exchange Web Services Retirement Began October 1

Microsoft began retiring Exchange Web Services on October 1. If you use older devices or email applications, take a few minutes now to update your software and avoid potential email and calendar disruptions.

Reminder: TeamDynamix Will Upgrade to Version 12.3 on Saturday, October 10, 2026

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, TeamDynamix will upgrade to version 12.3. Version 12.3 will have many new features, nine of which were enhancements that Cornell requested. The TDX sandbox environment will be unavailable on Friday, October 9 as part of the upgrade process. The production environment will be unavailable on Saturday, October 10, until noon.