Celebrating Our Achievements: A Summary of Recent Projects
As we continue to innovate and enhance our digital infrastructure, I am thrilled to share some of the remarkable work our teams have accomplished recently. These projects not only demonstrate our commitment to excellence but also highlight the collaborative spirit that drives our success.
Business Process Workflow for Mobile Application Development
Scott Richardson, Manager of the Technical Customer Support Team, recognized the need for a defined process for mobile application development. This initiative ensures that applications are useful, intuitive, secure, and aligned with the UT brand. Scott’s team has been instrumental in guiding customers through this process, and they are currently finalizing the workflow and approvals1.
REDCap Service for the Research Community
In collaboration with the VP-Research, our Campus IT Infrastructure and Services team has initiated a project to provide a central REDCap service for the campus researcher community. This secure, web-based application supports data capture for research studies and aims to offer a robust, scalable service shared across multiple colleges and units2.
GitHub Copilot Proof of Concept (POC)
There is significant interest across campus in testing GitHub Copilot to improve developer productivity and generate more secure code. This POC, a collaboration with Enterprise Technology and many CSUs, has received ISO approval and is now underway3.
MS Azure AI/ML Cloud Services Approval
We are excited to announce that MS Azure AI and ML services are now ISO approved for confidential data. This approval allows CSUs across campus to use these cloud services to support their business needs, significantly expanding our capabilities4.
New MyUT Student Portal
The new MyUT student portal, launched on July 25, 2024, offers a secure, streamlined, and personalized student service. This project, in partnership with Modo Labs, improves security, enhances the student experience, and reduces annual renewal costs. The new portal is a testament to the collaborative efforts of many teams across the university5.
Onboarding of New Data Center Regional Customer
We have successfully onboarded the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) as our newest and largest regional customer in the data center. This migration project helps lower the subsidy needed to run the data center, freeing up additional budget for Enterprise Technology6.
5G Cellular Wireless Network Upgrades
Our Network and Telecommunications team has overseen the installation of new radios and antennas to support 5G services on the main campus and at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. These upgrades will significantly enhance network speeds, capacity, coverage, and reliability7.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Management Systems
We have rolled out new financial aid and scholarship management systems to modernize student services on campus. These systems provide improved compliance, better visibility into financial aid offerings, and more powerful tools for scholarship awarding committees8.
Acknowledgments
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the UT ET team and all of our partners for their dedication and hard work. These achievements would not have been possible without your collaboration and commitment to excellence.