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Purdue Information Technology Newsroom

Here you can find the latest news about Purdue IT services and events. For outage information, visit our critical services dashboard.

Latest from the Newsroom

November `24

Purdue updates electronic device policy to ensure data security

November 21, 2024

In recent years, Purdue IT has diligently pursued systems and processes to ensure compliance with the regulations and requirements of our grantors. We have implemented Jamf Pro for Apple devices and MECM for Windows, and we are currently developing systems for our Linux/Unix environments. Additionally, we are revising the university’s electronic device policy.

Tips for staying safe with QR codes

November 19, 2024

Protect yourself and Purdue with these QR code safety tips.

October `24

ECP to require SAP GUI with Secure Login Client beginning Nov. 4

October 30, 2024

On November 4, SAP GUI with Secure Login Client will be required to access Employee Central Payroll. Users who do not have SAP GUI with Secure Login Client installed should please ensure that the SAP GUI with Secure Login Client software packages is installed as soon as possible.  

Protecting Purdue: Purdue IT provides year-round cybersecurity awareness training and support for all campuses

October 28, 2024

The need for protection against cyber threats does not end with the conclusion of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October. It is up to all Boilermakers to stay vigilant to protect their accounts and personal information. Successful phishing attacks and other security breaches pose risk not just to individuals but also to Purdue systems, networks and research, impacting the Purdue University system.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Week Four Tips

October 18, 2024

Each week during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Purdue IT will share information to protect you and Purdue against cyber attacks. This week's topics are phishing red flags and cybercrime statistics.

Device as a Service: Self-service ordering for computer hardware now available

October 11, 2024

After a successful three-month pilot phase, Purdue IT’s Device as a Service, a self-service process to order Windows and Apple computer hardware for individual users, is officially in production.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Week Three Tips

October 11, 2024

Each week during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Purdue IT will share information to protect you and Purdue against cyber attacks. This week's topics are How to Block Mobile Attacks and Safe Scanning with QR Codes.

Purdue IT celebrates ribbon-cutting for location at Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration

October 11, 2024

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Purdue IT held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its newest offices in the Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration (CONV). Located in the heart of the district at the western edge of Purdue University, CONV is where private industry will collaborate with Purdue faculty, students and one another.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Week Two Tips

October 04, 2024

Each week during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Purdue IT will share information to protect you and Purdue against cyber attacks. This week's topics are Cybersmart Safety Tips and AI Chatbots.

September `24

Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Week One Tips

September 27, 2024

Each week during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Purdue IT will share hints and tips to protect you and Purdue against cyber attacks. 

Purdue community earns free access to Perplexity Pro for one year

September 19, 2024

As part of a back-to-school promotional program, Purdue University faculty, staff and students with a purdue.edu address have free access to Perplexity Pro AI for one year.

October events aim to protect Purdue in recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

September 18, 2024

Video Express provides self-service video production for Purdue faculty, staff and students

September 11, 2024

With Video Express, you don’t have to be an expert to produce high-quality videos for academic and professional presentations. A series of self-service video production sites are available at Purdue West Lafayette, Purdue Northwest Westville and Purdue Fort Wayne.

August `24

Guide to Purdue IT resources for all campuses

August 09, 2024

As the fall semester begins, it’s a good time for a refresher on where to find Purdue IT support and services. Purdue IT is the central information technology organization serving students, faculty and staff at Purdue University campuses in West Lafayette, Indianapolis, Purdue Fort Wayne and Purdue Northwest.

July `24

New IT Service Desk location coming to HSSE for fall 2024

July 25, 2024

Purdue IT is adding a third walk-up IT Service Desk location in the HSSE Library. Along with the HIKS and WALC Purdue IT Service Desk locations, the HSSE Service Desk will provide on-site support related to Wi-Fi set up, account issues, multi-factor authentication, Duo physical tokens, printing questions, and other services.

Purdue University upgrades to Microsoft A5 license for all campuses 

July 09, 2024

This feature enables users within an organization to dial in by phone number to a Teams meeting without the Teams app.

SAP GUI with Secure Login Client is now available in Software Center and the Company Portal

July 08, 2024

SAP GUI with Secure Login Client (SLC) is now available in both the Software Center and the Company Portal. Please install this package, prior to the required dates below.

June `24

Purdue's strategy for moving to LTI 1.3 minimizes user disruptions

June 27, 2024

Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) is a set of standards that enable seamless integration of various learning applications with different platforms.

Purdue University appoints Bob Geswein Chief Information Security Officer

June 20, 2024

Purdue University has appointed Bob Geswein as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), effective immediately.

Purdue earns “superior” rating for industrial security from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

June 14, 2024

On May 2, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) conducted a day-long industrial security review, rating Purdue University as "superior" and establishing Purdue among the top 2 percent in industry for industrial security compliance and effective counterintelligence programs and measures.

Purdue earns certification in three areas from International Standards Organization (ISO)

June 13, 2024

Purdue University earned the following ISO certifications, effective May 24, 2024: ISO 9001 (Quality Management System), ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System) and ISO/IEC 20000-1 (Service Management System). ISO certification is a credential that shows a product, process, service, or system meets specific quality, safety or efficiency standards defined by the International Standards Organization, a non-governmental organization that sets specifications for various industries.

Next generation of myPurdue scheduled to launch July 1

June 11, 2024

A new and improved version of myPurdue will launch on July 1, offering the Purdue University community new personalization options and a more modern interface. Making use of recent technological advancements, the upcoming version of myPurdue empowers students, advisors, instructors and staff across Purdue Polytechnic Statewide, Indianapolis and West Lafayette with better control over their digital journey.

Ian Hyatt honored with Transformation Trailblazer Award for 2024

June 04, 2024

Ian Hyatt, chief information officer and vice president for information technology, has been selected as the Transformation Trailblazer for 2024.

May `24

Ability to create and edit articles open to all in Purdue IT Knowledge Base

May 30, 2024

To help make the Purdue IT knowledge base accurate, relevant, and helpful to our organization and our customers, there is now a process by which anyone in Purdue IT can gain access to create new articles and edit their team’s existing articles. 

Christian Theumer named interim CIO and interim vice president for information technology, Ian Hyatt appointed chief of staff to Purdue President Mung Chiang

May 30, 2024

Ian Hyatt, currently Purdue’s chief information officer and vice president for information technology, is appointed chief of staff to President Mung Chiang, starting July 1. Christian Theumer has been named interim CIO and interim vice president for information technology, reporting to Chris Ruhl, treasurer and chief financial officer.

SAP GUI with Secure Login Client available May 13

May 03, 2024

On May 13, Purdue IT is launching “SAP GUI with Secure Login Client” for SAP S/4 Financial and ECP System users.

April `24

VPN login changes coming May 18

April 29, 2024

Beginning May 18, users will be able to access Purdue’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) by logging in with their Purdue career account password.

Purdue Fort Wayne username changes coming soon

April 26, 2024

In June 2024 Purdue IT will be changing usernames for approximately 16,000 Purdue Fort Wayne constituents.

Email delivery changes coming soon

April 15, 2024

Effective May 20, 2024, Purdue Information Technology will implement changes to how email is delivered.

March `24

Ivy chat bot customized to answer printing questions

March 13, 2024

QR code at printing stations gives students instant access to a customized version of the Purdue Virtual Assistant chat bot which is pre-loaded with options to walk you through the most common printer problems.

Access to GPT-4 available to Purdue faculty, staff and students

March 13, 2024

Purdue University faculty, staff and students have access to GPT-4 through Microsoft Copilot with Data Protection. Previously branded Bing Chat Enterprise (BCE), Copilot with Data Protection ensures that user and organizational data is protected.

February `24

When it comes to the knowledge base, just “UFFA”

February 21, 2024

Use, Fix, Flag, Add – a key part of the methodology behind the Purdue IT knowledge base and the way we make it accurate, helpful, and vital to both Purdue IT staff and our customers.

January `24

Cybersecurity awareness training launches Feb. 15 for Purdue faculty and staff

January 30, 2024

Purdue Systems Security will implement mandatory cybersecurity awareness training for Purdue University faculty and staff systemwide beginning on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

Cognos and Tableau URL changes

January 23, 2024

Purdue's Business Intelligence Competency Center will update the URLs used to access Cognos and Tableau in order to remove the legacy reference to "ITaP" effective January 27, 2024.