Ken Taylor behind the screens: Lifelong learner, teacher, inventor, improver
Ken is a cloud architect for Technology Services, making it easier for others to use cloud services in the best possible way. What does a cloud architect do? Read more about what Ken does at the university (and outside of it)!
Expanding access to quantum technology: The first of many nodes
The University of Illinois’ Office of the CIO, in collaboration with the Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center, has played a pivotal role in the development of the Public Quantum Network—the first publicly accessible quantum network. Read more about the role of Tech Services in this campus research initiative.
Privacy Everywhere Conference 2025 explored human-centered data privacy
With 580+ registrants this year, the Privacy Everywhere Conference explored the critical issue of data privacy with individuals across the Big Ten and other universities.
New generator for the ACB Data Center spurs on the campuswide consolidation effort
The Advanced Computation Building Data Center recently installed a new generator, enabling the data center to support more data and meet financial and environmental goals. Read more about what happened and the value of it to campus.
Learn to love your data during Love Data Week!
See what events are happening on campus for Love Data Week and access national recordings to Love Data Week events.
Expanding wayfinding and accessibility features in the Illinois app
One of the Illinois App’s most recent developments includes a multifunction map section and a map accessibility support feature thanks to a collaboration with Facilities & Services. Read more about it!
How to fix it: Start of the semester top three Help Desk questions
What are the top three questions the Tech Services Help Desk gets at the beginning of the semester? And what are the solutions?
Annual Office of the CIO holiday party
It was a cozy carnival Christmas at the annual Office of the CIO Holiday Party on December 13 at the iHotel. Around 130 employees spent
University of Illinois announces key leadership updates
We are happy to announce some key leadership updates for Office of the CIO leadership!
Cookies: The what and why of the internet’s breadcrumbs
What are cookies on a website? Why are they used? And why should anyone care?
Zoom AI Companion: Features and FOIA considerations
Zoom AI Companion will be unlocked for students, faculty and staff at Illinois on December 20. Capabilities of Zoom’s AI Companion have Freedom of Information Act implications that all users should know before engaging with the tool.
What happened during 2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
Read about what happened during the 2024 Cybersecurity Awareness month in October.