Office of Information Technology

News & Announcements

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Services Shutdown Due to Typhoon Mangkhut

The Office of Information Technology will be shutting down services because of Typhoon Mangkhut. Monday, September 10, 2018, beginning at 8:00 AM.  Eduroam will remain available until 10:00 AM. As a result, the following services will be intermittent or unavailable Continue Reading. . . 

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Agreement Advances Regional High-speed Data Networking

The University of Hawaiʻi and the Research and Education Network of New Zealand (REANNZ) have entered into a memorandum of understanding to advance high-speed data networking in the Pacific....outlines assistance UH will provide in connecting REANNZ to Asian research and education networks via Hawaiʻi and Guam. Continue Reading. . .

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Scheduled System Shutdown July 29

The Office of Information Technology and Plant Facilities will be removing the old Data Center UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). As a result, the power to the Computer Center and MARC building will need to be shut down, and the following services will be intermittent or unavailable: Campus Wireless and Wired Internet Connectivity, Ellucian Colleague, Continue Reading. . .

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UOG Good to Great Initiative Newsletter

The University of Guam's unique geographical location and its commitment of expertise to the needs of Guam and the Micronesian Region jointly provide the basis for greatness. The University functions as an intellectual condiut for the people and institutions of the Region, East Asia, and the world to learn from one another, within an American higher education framework. Continue Reading. . .

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UOG Honors Local Female High School Students with National Computing Award

In collaboration with the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT), the University of Guam honored three local high school students with the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award. Allysandra Raymundo of John F. Kennedy High School, Bianca De Los Angeles of Tiyan High School, and Annielee Rae Quiogue of Simon Sanchez High School Continue Reading. . .

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Spear Phishing Email Alert

Please be advised that a number of Spear Phishing emails have made it through the Microsoft Office 365 system SPAM filters. Spear Phishing is an email spoofing fraud attempt that targets a specific organization seeking unauthorized access to confidential data.  While spear phishing is similar to a phishing email, the messages are typically more personalized. Continue Reading. . .

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David Lassner of University of Hawai'i Recognized for Distinguished Service

Lassner has been involved with two key projects that are critical to the future of the Asia-Pacific region. . .The second project is a direct result of Lassner’s vision for PIREN: the creation of an international R&E exchange point for the Pacific Islands on Guam. Now a reality thanks to a collaboration of many R&E networks, led by UH, CENIC, AARNET, the University of Guam, and other regional R&E operators. Continue Reading. . .

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UOG Unveils Ultra-High-Speed GOREX Network

The University of Guam today unveiled its new ultra-high-speed 100Gb GOREX Network during an event at the UOG Office of Information Technology. The Guam Open Research & Education eXchange (GOREX) connects Guam to Hawaii and California via the new SEA-US fiber-optic submarine cable. Continue Reading. . .