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IT’s Chris Reichley Featured in the SAP Community Network
The University of Mississippi (UM) Office of Information Technology (IT) is an early adopter of a new technology from SAP, NetWeaver Gateway. As part of this project, Christopher Reichley, Systems Analyst and Associate Director of IAEGS, attempted to consume a Gateway service using PHP from an Apache Web server and encountered performance issues with the OData library. He found that […]
Wireless Gaming Support
A new application is available in myOleMiss that will permit the registration of one approved wireless device with limited browser capability per user. The current list of approved devices includes Nintendo WiiTM, Microsoft XBoxTM, Sony PS3 TM , Barnes & Noble NookTM, and Amazon KindleTM. Before registering your device, you will need to know its MAC (Media Access […]
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, […]
NEW Degree Audit System Availability
The new Degree Audit system is currently available for advisors, chairs, deans, and other academic department staff. Students will be able to access the new system beginning 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18th. Degree Audit is an advising tool for viewing a student’s progress towards fulfillment of degree requirements. The latest enhancements for Degree Audit […]
UM Wireless Network Update
The University of Mississippi (UM) wireless network began in 2007 and, over time, has expanded to include more than 70 buildings. The wireless network is managed by the Office of Information Technology (IT) and currently consists of 822 wireless access points, a number that grows daily. The most recent additions came this past fall when […]
New Campus Live Cam: Union Food Court Area
The Suggestion A student’s recent suggestion resulted in the installation of a Campus Live Cam in the Union Food Court. “Gus” Maples, Freshman Public Policy Leadership major from Lucedale, MS, says, “I think that a Live Cam in front of the Student Union Food Court would be a handy tool for students who are in […]
Quality Testing Yields Smooth Upgrades
Imagine This… A major upgrade is underway in the University’s SAP landscape and the dates of the production system upgrade are rapidly approaching. As part of the upgrade process, functional users are asked to test their areas of responsibility in the Sandbox and QAS beforehand and report any issues that are discovered using the SAP […]
Wireless Printing for Students – New!
Students – Do you need to print your documents from your personal computer or laptop to a centralized location on campus? If yes, you now have the convenience of wireless printing. The Office of Information Technology (IT) is making this new service available in response to specific requests from students. The Idea Taylor McGraw, newly elected Associated Student […]
Major Upgrade Easter Weekend: SAP Production & myOleMiss Unavailable, April 21-25, 2011
The SAP production system and the myOleMiss portal will be unavailable beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 21 due to a major upgrade. The system is scheduled to be unavailable until Monday, April 25 at 8 a.m. During this downtime, Office of Information Technology (IT) staff members will install the latest enhancement package from […]