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Adobe Creative Cloud free to faculty and staff Aug. 1

Posted on by Christine Doucette

Effective Aug. 1, all active K-State faculty and staff will have free Adobe Creative Cloud license access. Emeritus and retired employees are not eligible. You will not need to re-download your existing apps if you previously had an Adobe Creative Cloud license through K-State.

The Adobe Creative Cloud, including Acrobat Pro DC, is a set of over 20 applications and services that allows access to a collection of software used for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, mobile applications, and some optional cloud services. You can download individual apps or the entire suite. Continue reading “Adobe Creative Cloud free to faculty and staff Aug. 1” →

Adobe Creative Cloud free to faculty and staff Aug. 1

Posted on by Christine Doucette

K-State will be providing Adobe Creative Cloud to all faculty and staff free of charge. Adobe Creative Cloud will be automatically provisioned to all K-State faculty and staff after July 31. At that time, faculty and staff can download the applications and services. 

If you currently pay for an Adobe license through K-State, your license will expire on July 31. Your access to Adobe will not be interrupted during the changeover. In addition, you do not need to renew your license, you will not be charged for a new license, and you will not need to re-download your existing apps. 
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June 22-24: Student organization management and student engagement software vendor demo sessions

Posted on by Division of Information

An initiative is underway to select a student organization management and student engagement software to improve the management of student organizations. The new system will be used to foster collaboration and enhance student success.

June 22-24 Student Management Software Demonstrations

Interviews were conducted in Spring 2021 to gather feedback on the use of the current OrgCentral system and finalize the criteria when selecting a new solution. After careful consideration, the review team has identified three vendors who meet the needs of K-State. Vendor demonstrations are scheduled for June 22-24.

For the demonstrations, the vendors will use real-life K-State scenarios to include:

  • Creating events
  • Managing student organizations
  • Tracking student engagement and communications

During the presentations, each vendor will demonstrate the functionality of a live system from a student and staff perspective.

For dates and zoom links to the vendor demos, view the software vendor demo page. You will need to sign in with your eID and password to view the information.

K-State software licenses page is being updated

Posted on by Christine Doucette

As we continue to navigate our way through teaching, learning, and working remotely, the information on K-State’s Software Licenses webpage will be updated with new information about the use of software on your K-State computer or your personal computer. Many of our software vendors are offering free access to their products through the end of the semester.

The page will continue to be updated throughout the semester. Need help? For self-help, view the IT Knowledge Base articles. Need more help, contact the IT Help Desk 785-532-7722 or your local IT support staff.

Faculty/staff: Keep your data safe with Code42 Classic

Posted on by Christine Doucette

by Information Technology Services

Code42 Classic, formerly known as CrashPlan, is an alternative to traditional computer backups. Code42 Classic will back up files on your workstation, laptop or desktop computer in a continuous, invisible, uninterrupted manner, and send you a periodic report of the status of your backup. Code42 Classic encrypts your data, and then backs the data up to the cloud. Continue reading “Faculty/staff: Keep your data safe with Code42 Classic” →

Faculty/staff: Keep your data safe with CrashPlan

Posted on by Christine Doucette

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CrashPlan, an alternative to traditional computer backups, is available by subscription for faculty and staff. CrashPlan will back up files on your workstation, laptop or desktop computer in a continuous, invisible, uninterrupted manner, and send you a periodic report of the status of your backup. CrashPlan encrypts your data, and then backs the data up to the cloud. Continue reading “Faculty/staff: Keep your data safe with CrashPlan” →

CrashPlan subscriptions available for faculty and staff

Posted on by Christine Doucette

by Information Technology Services

CrashPlan, an alternative to traditional computer backups, is available by subscription for faculty and staff. CrashPlan will back up files on your workstation, laptop or desktop computer in a continuous, invisible, uninterrupted manner, and send you a periodic report of the status of your backup. CrashPlan encrypts your data, and then backs the data up to the cloud. Continue reading “CrashPlan subscriptions available for faculty and staff” →

US-CERT Alerts Users to Holiday Phishing Scams and Malware Campaigns

Posted on by Cathy Rodriguez

US-CERT reminds users to remain vigilant when browsing or shopping online this holiday season. Ecards from unknown senders may contain malicious links. Fake advertisements or shipping notifications may deliver infected attachments. Spoofed email messages and fraudulent posts on social networking sites may request support for phony causes.

Beware: tis the season for holiday scams

To avoid seasonal campaigns that could result in security breaches, identity theft, or financial loss, users are encouraged to take the following actions:

If you believe you are a victim of a holiday phishing scam or malware campaign, consider the following actions:

  • File a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
    Report the attack to the police and file a report with the Federal Trade Commission.
  • Contact your financial institution immediately and close any accounts that may have been compromised. Watch for any unexplainable charges to your account.
  • Immediately change any passwords you might have revealed and do not use that password in the future. Avoid reusing passwords on multiple sites.

Dell Product Roadmap Presentation

Posted on by Kristin Tobias

Dell and the Information Technology Services invite you to a Client Roadmap presentation with Jeff Cannon, Jay Tunnell, and Jerry Adams of Dell. The presentation will be 3 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, in 501 Hale Library (Hemisphere Room).

The presentation will include a review of current and upcoming product details for Dell’s professional models. There will also be a discussion on the current models posted on the Kansas State University Premier page.

Your feedback is requested to help increase and refine those offerings. Send any questions to Kristin Tobias, 785-532-5395, kristin9@ksu.edu.

Adobe enterprise license renewed for K-State computers

Posted on by Christine Doucette

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Add a little color to your courses or a pop to your presentations with Adobe Creative Cloud! Information Technology Services is continuing the Adobe Enterprise license agreement Aug. 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017. Continue reading “Adobe enterprise license renewed for K-State computers” →