UAB IT Wins
With our imperatives and our employee goals focused on our customers, UAB IT strives to reach at least 100 technology wins for campus every year — improving your processes, giving you new technology tools, or just spreading the word about UAB’s success. When UAB IT introduces a new technology or service, you’re the winner. Our accomplishments are wins for everyone at UAB.
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2024 IT Wins
2023 IT Wins
UAB IT works with graduate school for use salesforce for notifications
UAB IT works with School of Optometry to update Alumni Database
UAB IT works with Financial Affairs on updates to WAM categories
WAM application update utilizes the Grouper system
Financial Affairs application Sunflower upgraded with new capabilities
UAB IT works with HR to add LinkedIn Learning courses to Learning Locker
Course completion data added to Learning Locker reports
Automation replaces eLAS for employee departures
UAB IT collaborates with Computer Science to fill adjunct faculty positions
UAB IT helps Police Department set up storage for large media files
UAB IT partner with HSIS to expand IT Support for UAB Medical Center in Hunstville
UAB IT Installed new graphics cards to speed workflow up to 20X
UAB IT automates hardware testing for Research Computing installations
New interface gives UAB IT tools to boost efficiency for Cheaha researchers
UAB IT improves security with upgrade of nightly processing software
UAB IT holds table top exercise to strengthen security response process
UAB IT with UAB HR to create dashboards for exit survey reports
UAB IT helps support annual Informatics Institute Hackathon
UAB IT deploys VisioPharm research software on Azure Cloud platform
UAB IT sets service level standards
2022 IT Wins
2021 IT Wins
Toy Drive collects hundreds of toys
Research Computing moves equipment into DC Blox to provide redundancy
Research Computing team builds relationships on national boards
UAB approves annual security training for all employees
UAB performance management app enhanced
Portal for uploading vaccine information developed
Alternate work option form and dashboard created
UAB switches to using preferred name for email applications
2020 IT Wins
Applied Cares Funding
Ask Blaze
Back to school with Dell
Best Connections
Board of Trustees
CIO During Pandemic
Carver Innovation
Carver Tech Learning
Chemo effects on Brain
Classroom Trainings
IT Collaboration for Symptom Tracker
Cross Posting Messages
Dr. Carver in Education Technology Magazine
Exposure Notification App Developed
Diagnosis Verification
Improving Digital Workflows
Drive-In Wifi
Employee Evaluation System Developed
Employees on Campus
Globus Research Data
Guest Access to Teams
HIPAA and Cheaha
HR Covid Dashboard
Home Security Tips
IT Employee National Competition
Jabber for messaging
IT Merit Badges
Microsoft Stream
Office 365 Videos
Microsoft Office Lens
Outlook on Mobile Improved
Project Management Graduates
Partnering for Hybrid Learning
Pass Fail Grading
Spark Podcast Begins
Research Computing Rocks
Research Computing Virtual Training
Remote Work Page
Remote Work Resources
Remote Work Tips
Research Computing Computational Science
Research Forms Streamlined
Social Media Quiz
Secure Your Home
UAB Sentinel Testing Program
UAB Spark
Speed Dial
Stream Launch
UAB IT Strengthens VPN
Technology Innovation Center Progress
Changes to Microsoft Teams
Teams Read Receipts
Tech Bridge
Tech Connect Online
Avoiding Digital Interruptions
TechKnow Podcast Launches
Podcast looks at remote work
Tech Tools
Twitter Moment
UABRITE
VOIP Transition
Work From Home Playlist
Work From Home Series
UAB WIFI
UAB Wifi Map
Windows 7 Retired
Witter Carson
Zoom Security
Zoom Tips
Zottola Named AVP for Research Computing
My UAB Spark Redesign
2019 IT Wins
Mobile phone office moves to AB
Windows updates moved to weekends
Allante Jowers featured in APT video
TechTools
UAB IT helps implement BlazerPulse
Toy Drive chosen for 50 Acts of Service
UAB IT leadership visits Dell HQ
CIO Leadership Association awards
Unlimited online archive for UAB email
Duo requirement safeguards UAB students, faculty, staff
What's your moment strategic plan campaign launches
Langston speaks at Cyber Now conference
Convert dist list to Group with simple request
Digital literacy speaker
TechConnect sale for UAB Employees
VoIP migration under way
Catch a Phish, Catch a Prize launches
Alabama Higher Ed CIO group meets at UA
External recipient tip helps Outlook mobile users
Adobe execs meet with UAB IT leadership
Teams offers real-time collaboration
UAB IT takes part in orientation
Students get $100 rebate on Dell computers through TC
RC launches new easy portal for Cheaha
RC holds monthly training on containers
RC welcomes first class of interns
Data Science Club launches
UAB IT hosts Take Your Child to Work Day
Microsoft Bookings helps manage appointments
Teams and Zoom offer comprehensive conference solution; to replace Skype
WiFi upgrade happening over summer
App-generated code helps users log in to Duo when no WiFi available
Banner 9 upgrade improves experience for Admissions, Financial Aid
Fifty UAB buildings have new phones by June
RC holds training on MATLAB
Digital Values Institute publishes digital strategy roadmap
Microsoft makes improvements in To-Do, Tasks
Carver speaks to national audience at UBTech conference
Intro video captures feeling of how digital moments delight
Technology Innovation Center gets final approval from BOT
75 percent of faculty/staff signed up for Duo by June
UAB IT recognizes 32 employees for 425 collective years of service to UAB
UAB IT reaches 84% participation in UAB survey, far exceeding goal
UAB IT leadership takes part in Pi Day pie throwing contest
UAB IT holds second annual auction to raise funds for Benevolent Fund
Dr. Carver holds town hall to kick off strategic plan process
Dr. Carver takes part in Top of Mind podcast
UAB IT takes part in Benevolent Fund campaign
UAB IT encourages data reduction on Data Privacy Day
UAB IT launches online PlaudIT form
UAB IT launches new SharePoint site for IT employees
Redesigned TechConnect site launches in time for orientation
Trustees approve final stage of planning for TIC
UAB IT offers free O365 training
Zottola takes people first approach to RC
RC onDemand is no-tears shortcut
IT offers tips on mobile device security
IT offers tips on avoiding email scams
MS Shifts app helps manage schedules
Carver speaks at UBTech
Eduroam now available at the hospital
Microsoft Whiteboard available
Video showcases how to get TechReady for UAB
Data Science Club helps newbies
IT offers smart home tips
O365 offers new interface
UAB IT earns benfund outstanding partner award
Carver featured in Business Chief magazine
Johnson speaks at ServiceNow users groups
10-digit dialing coming
UAB breaks ground on TIC
eDiplomas now available
0365 improvements help boost productivity
IT employees volunteer in Houston County
IT Comm wins three national awards
IT evaluation platform adopted campus-wide
Adobe available free for all students
UAB IT celebrates cyber security awareness month
Research Computing holds town hall
New web filtering process protects users
Whiteboard now available from any web browser
UAB hosts Alabama CIO group
Carver named to state AI commission
UAB IT holds trial of AskBlaze chatbot
Cheaha users can take advantage of Globus service
Science DMZ makes Globus file transfer possible
UAB IT employees volunteer at Habitat
UAB IT launches new contracts site
Internet of Things security rule published
Patch Management rule published
IT offers mobile device safety tips and video
IT offers password safety tips and video
Standard patch management saves time, money
SON celebrated for phishing reports
UAB IT launches new cyber security platform
IT takes part in homecoming parade
Duo survey offers students, employees to share opinions
UAB IT launches 26th annual Toy Drive
UAB IT hosts virtual training on contracts process
Cheaha logo celebrates supercomputer name, legacy
Dark mode reduces eye strain in Outlook mobile
Langston makes semifinals of 3MT
MyUAB employee dashboard pilot launches
Diversity reporting for UAB IT automated in Tableau
User group for Tableau established
Budget and actuals reporting automated for UAB IT Finance
Point distributions for Center for Teaching and Learning teaching certificates automated
Faculty Hires presentation slides for Faculty Affairs automated
Hill Student Center room request system moved to new user-friendly tool.
ONE Card maintenance helps improve payment system
Duo instant restore now available for new iOS devices
Conflict of interest forms now in user-friendly system
Faculty Data Form moves to new interface
International Travel Registration redesigned to be more user friendly
Kronos upgrade launches new features
Oracle changes expand browser availability
Data scientist uses Cheaha in bringing precision medicine to the people
Private channels now available in Microsoft Teams
Moorehead represents UAB at women's leadership webinar
Fendley represents UAB on HEISC Advisory Committee
Email quarantine notifications get user friendly look
Server requests automated in IT Service Portal to save time
Active directory management in IT Service Portal saves money for departments
UAB IT assisted Enrollment Management to deploy Illume solution to predict student succcess
Department file servers migrated to UABFile to save money, better secure data
AskIT has achieved incident resolution of 99.1 percent in one day
UAB IT has thwarted 3,916 phishing attempts through phishing reports to AskIT
UAB IT Classroom Technology refreshed its 57th classroom in 2019
Cheaha-supported researchers achieve $123.7 million in grants
Cheaha supports 1,134 researchers in 2019, nearly triple that of 2016
Cheaha uses 14.2 million computer hours in 2019, nearly double that of 2018
2018 IT Wins
Get Duo, never change your password again
Keep your UAB email address for life
Qualtrics survey tool available to all of campus
File migration to cloud offers greater flexibility
UAB app upgrades provide more features
Redundant fiber network keeps Nursing outage brief
New customer service survey tracks Desktop satisfaction
Data reduction campaign teaches how to keep information safe
New encryption guidelines help secure data
Fourth Innovate Birmingham grad joins team
Faster network goes to Innovation Depot
Carver joins West Point Advisory Council
Toy Drive successful
MATLAB License extended, expanded
Grant recognizes 'excellent' supercomputer
Teaching helps Carver recognize classroom issues
New workflow streamlines HR documents
Active Directory upgraded
Microsoft popup notice gives more information
Automated application for degree launches
IT wins Outstanding Administrative Campaign for Benevolent Fund
IT reaches 103 percent of Benevolent Fund goal
IT holds auction for Benevolent Fund
CIO leadership group meets at UAB
New campus calendar easier to use
AskBlaze chatbot to help give quick answers in UAB app
Carver featured in Toggle Magazine
Carver leads UAB, Alabama delegation at CIO event
Classroom tech web page gives detailed info
New classrooms set for tech upgrades
UAB IT strengthens classroom tech partnership
DUO helps better protect Oracle
Office 365 Groups offer new ways to collaborate
Classroom technology standardized, upgraded
New phones installed at Collat, Nursing
Computing Device Standard revised for better understanding
Carver speaks to Blue Cross about local tech
New CyberWatch site delivers updates on phishing
DUO no longer hindrance on Canvas exams
Data Protection Rule video helps explain protecting data
Desktop customer service rating improves
Local IT professionals get back control on Distribution Lists
Email encryption tools safeguard information
Data Access Policy explains how to protect info
IT employees recognized for years of service
Exchange environment moved to new server
FindTime Outlook tool helps organize meetings
UAB IT featured in Harvard Business Review
New IT building rendering made public
Schools partner with IT to bring students free Laptop Checkup
Legacy email protocol shutdown helps prevent intrusion
Cell phone rates lowered
Research Computing hosts MATLAB seminar
Microsoft Teams offers new ways to collaborate, plan
Provost's MyAppointment software helps students connect with advisors
UAB IT hosts NVIDIA workshop
New data software NVIVO available for free
Zottola joins as research computing AVP
New Research Computing web site details services, successes
ONECard form streamlined
Microsoft Whiteboard provides digital canvas for collaboration
UAB IT welcomes students at orientation
IT Building Phase 3 approved by trustees
UAB IT annual picnic recognizes employees' work
PlaudIT award honors 100th employee
WiFi problems can be reported right from UAB app
Research Computing offers monthly training
Tableau software pilot launches
SSN warnings for external emails protect data
New software STATA available for free
Internet-connected phone system plan approved
Restricted data moved to UAB IT's Data Center
Secure UABFile offers on-campus storage for Restricted data
Security and You video showcases easy ways to protect campus
New tech portal easier to navigate
Software partnerships help lower costs
Solution Studios online tool helps connect students, clinicians
UAB IT's Star Wars movie tradition continues
TechConnect offers unique student discounts
Transition to internet-connect phones gets under way
Teams, Zoom offer conferencing solutions
TechConnect summer discount extended
TechConnect offers $100 off for UAB employees
TechConnect, Dentistry partner on student computer discounts
Research Computing's Anthony publishes new book
Tableau software helps visualize data
Get an Office 365 Group yourself; no AskIT ticket required
UAB sprints offer quick solutions
DUO protects VPN users
New internet-connected phones coming to west side of campus
eSignature streamlines paper processes
Box Drive keeps files from taking up desktop space
Rivers moves to chief technology officer position
Research computing AVP wraps up listening tour
VoIP transition scheduled with minimal disruptions
UAB IT's Jones named staff Innovator of the Year
Research Computing Day highlights Cheaha supercomputer
UAB IT helps build Habitat house
Student employee wins Homecoming contest
Zottola named to national computing committee
Online tool more easily tracks IT employee goals
2017 IT Wins
100 GB
New Research Computer
Strategic Plan
Firewall Protections
Orientation Parent Reception
IRAP Vendor Visits UAB
UAB IT Collaborates with CITI to Bring Data to IRAP Portal
Microsoft Education Tech Days
WiFi Upgrades
Keeper
TechConnect Laptop Program
TechConnect New Payment Methods
IT Assists with Campus Kronos
UAB IT, Tech Bridge Host Successful Screen on the Green
SharePoint Form System Saves Time for School of Nursing
New research computer/supercomputer
Ask IT improvements
Security Challenge in Oracle
TechConnect offers repairs
UAB IT helps support Benevolent Fund in reaching goals
New CISO
Last name, first name in directory
IT helps set up HireABlazer
Faculty Grant program uses new SharePoint site
UAB IT reaches Benevolent Fund goal
Dr. Carver co-chairs Atlanta CIO Executive Summit
$2.5 million investment in network
Research computing team aids investigating Parkinson's
UAB IT makes commitment to student success
Akamai partnership implemented
UAB IT assists new Blazers on move-in day
Canvas automated messaging
Carver named to board of Alabama Supercomputer Authority
Alabama IT Symposium keynote
Free Laptop Checkup
PhishMe campaign
PhishMe Reporter
Research Computing Day
New cell phone plans eliminate overage charges
UAB hosts Cyber Security Symposium
New UAB app
Annual Toy Drive
New waitlist option in Canvas
New registration tool
UAB joins Common App
UAB praised for good stewardship with Microsoft contract
UAB IT pitches in with Habitat build
UAB IT joins Alabama CIO Association
Office 365 migration
New automation can help students stay in school
UAB stars in Dell video
Faculty Profiles reduces faculty workload
Learning Locker includes Lynda records
Work-at-home payroll calendar
Data Classification Rule
Data Protection Rule
Data Protection and Security Policy
New systems status page
Docusign on the way
Quality assurance cards in classrooms
Credit card number email policy tip
UAB app SPARK campaign
Research Cores SPARK campaign
GEAR UP Alabama app
UAB IT helps set up for Innovate Birmingham
IT Strategic Advisory Committee launched
UAB app adds Bsync, BlazerBucks
Brainhack
Classroom Status Page
New online application
Heritage Hall classroom tech upgrade
UAB hosts ServiceNow user group meeting
Attendance monitoring pilot
1GB to Desktops
New UAB IT app tile
AskIT focuses on training to improve customer service
BRATS challenge
UAB evaluating new ERP
Anatomy of a phish
Office 365 email security enhancements
Digital signage price reduction
Automated patching
New SLA roadmap for infrastructure
ISL program
Cyber security grant (co-PI from UAB IT)
TechConnect expands laptop program
Carver, UAB IT featured in Harvard report
UAB IT engages HDI to assist AskIT improvements
UAB IT continues partnership with Auburn to share ideas
Research Computing takes part in Core Day event
UAB IT and HSIS host regional info sec roundtable
Carver assists TechBridge with outreach efforts
Carver makes two of Enterprisers Project's top 10
UAB IT hiring two from Innovate Birmingham
Gartner CIO Leadership Forum
UAB IT assists with setup at BlazerCon
60-second survey helps gather info about IT services
