Archive for July, 2011
New Wireless Login Method
Beginning Tuesday, August 2nd, users of the UM wireless network will have a new, more streamlined method for logging into the wireless network. The Network Management Team of the Office of Information Technology (IT) has been working throughout the summer to deploy a new WebID-based method of authentication that will eliminate the need for users to install client software onto their devices. This new […]
Cloud Storage and Sensitive Data
Effective July 1, 2011, Mississippi has a data breach notification law, House Bill 583. This law defines what data is considered to be sensitive (confidential), what constitutes a breach under this law, and the process that must be followed in the event sensitive information is “leaked” in a data breach. In addition to the state […]
The iPad 2: The Next Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
by Matthew Herring, Guest Writer Okay, so it might not be “the” best thing since sliced bread. But I have to admit, it is pretty close. Most of you have probably already seen the various iPad 2 commercials on TV. The sibling of the original iPad, the iPad 2 boasts a smaller form factor than […]
Need to Market Your Content? Use QR Codes!
by Deetra Wiley A Quick Response (QR) Code is similar to a standard barcode, but is more useful because it can embed a variety of data, linking to URLs, addresses, and text. These graphical images (QR Codes) provide immediate access to a variety of digital information and are easily printed onto anything, like brochures, t-shirts, […]