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NextGen Michigan News & Updates

• NextGen Michigan Newsletters
• Monthly Status Reports
• Presentations & Reports
• IT at U-M in the News

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NextGen Michigan Newsletters

Monthly round-up of the NextGen Michigan projects & activities taking place to improve IT services and invest in technologies that support U-M's current and future needs. Sign up here (click " Join Group").

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Monthly Status Reports

A regular account of the progress made by each project under the NextGen Michigan Program Office.

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2012

2011

Presentations & Reports

Note: Presentations shared during the monthly NextGen Unit Representative meetings are archived on the Unit Representatives page.

• NextGen Michigan Town Halls (March & April 2013)
• Recommendations on Organizational Capabilities Related to Vendor-Based Cloud Services at U-M (October 2012)
• Campus Information Sessions (December 2010)
  • The Future of IT at U-M (presentation)
  • U-M IT Services Sourcing and Frequency Distribution (handout)
• Collaboration Tools Campus Survey Results, Final Report (December 2010)
• CIO Update on Information Technology Initiatives (November 2010)
• IT Steering Committee Collaboration Suite Recommendation (November 2010)
• U-M Cloud Services Privacy Data Security Task Force Committee Report (May 2010)
• Town Hall Meetings (February 2010)
• Accenture IT Cost Cutting in Higher Education (2010)

IT at U-M in the News

• NextGen Newsletter features updates on IT Strategic Plan, shared services and more
  Record Update
  6/12/2013

• Education in the Cloud
  edtechdigest.com
  5/21/2013

• Wolverine Access getting a face-lift
  Record Update
  5/10/2013

• ITS to improve Wolverine Access
  Michigan Daily
  5/8/2013

• The New Face of IT: More Smiles than Frowns
  ACUTA Journal
  Winter 2012

• Containing the Security Threat of Mobile Apps in Higher Ed
  Educause
  5/6/2013

• Implementation Phase underway for Shared Services
  Record Update
  4/22/2013

• Universities and students staying inside the Box to share files
  USA Today College
  4/15/2013

• Collaboration Enables Next-Generation Digital Learning
  Educause
  4/11/2013

• A Closer Look at Mobile App Development for Colleges
  EdTech
  4/8/2013

• Adoption of cloud solutions no longer driven just by cost savings
  SearchCIO
  3/29/2013

• IT rationalization continues with upgrades and call for feedback
  Record Update
  3/19/2013

• Coming up... IT Matters to You, with Chief Information Officer Laura Patterson
  Record Update
  3/18/2013

• NextGen Michigan town hall looks at the future of computing
  Record Update
  3/13/2013

• UM-Dearborn volunteers ready to help users transition to Google
  UM-Dearborn News & Reporter
  3/6/2013

• UM-Dearborn Going Google
  UM-Dearborn News & Reporter
  2/21/2013

• ITS Connection Points
  Record Update
  2/12/2013

• Togetherware: Tools for Teamwork
  Campus Technology
  2/1/2013

• IT infrastructure improvements support computational research
  Record Update
  1/28/2013

• CIO's cloud solutions meet collaboration needs and speed up innovation
  SearchCIO
  1/22/2013

• CTools introduces new features, look and feel
  Record Update
  1/9/2013

• University targets IT budget for cost savings
  Michigan Daily
  1/9/2013

• CTools gets major upgrade
  Michigan Daily
  1/8/2013

• Regents approve renovations to Angell Hall computing center
  Record Update
  12/14/2012

• FINALS WEEK: Second edition: 8 great places to study on University of Michigan's campus
  AnnArbor.com
  12/10/2012

• Mobile Apps Challenge seeks entries from campus developers
  Record Update
  11/29/2012

• Use of M+Box storage program continues to grow on campus
  Record Update
  11/28/2012

• Cyber risk insurance coverage now available to campus units
  Record Update
  10/19/2012

• Report of Iranian hackers taking over U-M computers called pure fiction
  Record Update
  10/17/2012

• University CIO: Google has not met accessibility standards
  Michigan Daily
  10/12/2012

• Lack of accessibility causes delay in full Google roll out
  Michigan Daily
  10/10/2012

• No U-M sensitive data accessed in GhostShell hacking attempt
  Record Update
  10/4/2012

• Hacktivists leak University information
  Michigan Daily
  10/3/2012

• Google transition nears completion
  Michigan Daily
  9/6/2012

• New CTools integrates Google sites
  Michigan Daily
  9/5/2012

• College of Engineering transitioning to standard campus WiFi networks
  Record Update
  8/30/2012

• Pilot project under way for video content management service
  Record Update
  8/30/2012

• iPad Buddy Sale at Computer Showcase
  UMHS Headlines
  8/22/2012

• UM Gateway Spotlight: M + Google: Keeping U Connected
  UM Gateway
  7/20/2012

• UM Feature: Sustainable computing
  UM Gateway
  7/20/2012

• New policy to cover cell phones, other mobile technology
  Record Update
  7/11/2012

• Previous generation Mac sale
  UMHS Headlines
  6/22/2012

• REMINDER: Deadline for switching to Microsoft antivirus software is June 30
  Record Update
  6/19/2012

• Untitled
  Record Update
  6/15/2012

• University of Michigan's EcoPOD Goes Double-wide
  IT Business Edge
  6/14/2012

• Michigan Unveils First HP EcoPOD Modular Unit
  Data Center Knowledge
  6/14/2012

• Michigan daybook
  Sierra Vista The Herald
  6/14/2012

• Huron Parkway & Baxter
  the ann arbor chronicle
  6/14/2012

• U-M's energy-saving Modular Data Center cools down computing costs
  Concentrate
  6/13/2012

• CTools upgrade June 30-July 1
  University Record
  6/11/2012

• Showcase offers free AeroSport armband with iPod nano purchases
  UMHS Headlines
  6/11/2012

• University of Michigan thinks green with modular data center
  ZDNet
  6/7/2012

• CTools upgrade will interrupt service June 30-July 1
  Record Update
  6/6/2012

• University of Michigan deploys HP EcoPod for HPC
  Datacenter Dynamics
  6/1/2012

• University of Michigan takes important strides in research and sustainable computing
  geekzone
  5/31/2012

• License for McAfee anti-virus software ends in June
  UMHS Headlines
  5/31/2012

• University of Michigan reveals eco-friendly data centre
  DataCentres.com
  5/30/2012

• University of Michigan's New EcoPOD Opening Soon
  Marc Hamilton's Blog
  5/30/2012

• UM Takes Important Strides In Research, Sustainable Computing
  CBS Detroit
  5/29/2012

• U-M to unveil new eco-friendly data center
  University Record
  5/21/2012

• New Modular Data Center takes shape on campus
  Michigan Daily
  5/16/2012

• Traveling overseas? Watch out for computer security threat, FBI warns
  UMHS Headlines
  5/11/2012

• University partners with Apple, Sims Recycling for 5th annual e-Waste event
  Michigan Daily
  5/5/2012

• Businesses can unload 'e-waste' Thursday and Friday near Ann Arbor
  AnnArbor.com
  5/3/2012

• University of Michigan reveals eco-friendly data centre
  voiceanddata.com.au
  5/3/2012

• Ditch your electronic junk Saturday at e-waste recycling event
  AnnArbor.com
  5/2/2012

• Ditch your electronic junk Saturday at e-waste recycling event
  AnnArbor.com
  5/1/2012

• Last Chance Sale offers great pricing on computers, iPads, software and more
  UMHS Headlines
  4/12/2012

• Free technology workshops today at Pierpont Commons
  UMHS Headlines
  4/12/2012

• Recycle electronic waste at free E-Waste event (May 3 - 5)
  UMHS Headlines
  4/11/2012

• M+Box accounts now available to faculty and staff at Ann Arbor campus
  Record Update
  4/9/2012

• U-M to sponsor fifth annual e-waste recycling event
  Record Update
  4/5/2012

• E-waste recycling event offers 'earth-friendly' way to dispose of electronics
  AnnArbor.com
  4/5/2012

• VIDEO: The future of information technology at U-M
  Record Update
  4/2/2012

• Building new IT projects to best serve faculty, staff and students
  University Record
  4/2/2012

• Free workshops on how technology can help your fitness goals
  UMHS Headlines
  4/2/2012

• VIDEO: NextGen Michigan and IT Rationalization advance U-M's mission
  Record Update
  3/26/2012

• NextGen Michigan and IT Rationalization advance U-M's mission
  University Record
  3/26/2012

• Final week to shop Showcase and support Dance Marathon
  UMHS Headlines
  3/21/2012

• 3 Google change: How we work, teach, learn
  Record Update
  3/20/2012

• WITH VIDEO: University of Michigan official: Switch to Google will change campus communication
  AnnArbor.com
  3/20/2012

• Google first round conversion only the beginning
  University Record
  3/19/2012

• In week, 5,000 have switched to Gmail
  Michigan Daily
  3/14/2012

• Five facts U-M's chief IT security officer wants you to know about M+Google
  Record Update
  3/12/2012

• Shop Showcase and support Dance Marathon
  UMHS Headlines
  3/8/2012

• University begins implementing Google Apps for Education
  Record Update
  3/5/2012

• Google email now in effect for those new to Ann Arbor campus
  Record Update
  3/5/2012

• University of Michigan rolling out Google switch next week
  AnnArbor.com
  2/27/2012

• Faculty and staff appreciation inspired by Active-U
  UMHS Headlines
  2/27/2012

• Mardi Gras lasts all week at Computer Showcase
  UMHS Headlines
  2/22/2012

• Hewlett-Packard contract expected to save university millions on desktops, laptops
  Record Update
  2/7/2012

• Google seeks to increase accessibility to disabled community
  Michigan Daily
  2/6/2012

• Local governments opt for cloud-based information storage
  Detroit News
  1/27/2012

• New social network competes with CTools
  Michigan Daily
  1/25/2012

• Hard drive sale at Showcase
  UMHS Headlines
  1/23/2012

• Google town hall for administrative support staff
  Record Update
  1/12/2012

• ITS urges switch to Microsoft antivirus software before June
  University Record
  1/5/2012

• U-M prepares for spring rollout of Google Apps for Education
  University Record
  December 14, 2011

• New guest WiFi now available
  University Record
  December 12, 2011

• Michigan universities buy XXX domain names to protect schools from adult websites
  Detroit Free Press
  December 9, 2011

• MCommunity group owners asked to review settings
  University Record
  November 17, 2011

• U-M website promotes green computing practices
  University Record
  November 11, 2011

• 'U' begins project to improve cell phone service in buildings
  Michigan Daily
  November 9, 2011

• Go Blue, go Google
  Official Google Blog
  November 2, 2011

• University of Michigan gets attention from Google after joining Apps for Education program
  Ann Arbor Journal
  November 2, 2011

• UM Moves Students, Staff To Google Apps
  CBS Detroit
  November 2, 2011

• U-M agreement to bring Google collaborative tools to campus
  University Record
  October 31, 2011

• U-M to improve in-building cell phone reception
  University Record
  October 31, 2011

• ITS prepares to launch new mobile app to access CTools resources, assignments
  Michigan Daily
  October 25, 2011

• ExteNet Systems to Improve Wireless Coverage at University of Michigan
  CBS Detroit
  October 11, 2011

• U-M adding new online file storage system
  University Record
  October 10, 2011

• MCommunity users urged to review group membership settings
  Record Update
  September 30, 2011

• University of Michigan EarthFest 2011
  WOLV-TV
  September 28, 2011

• Extreme Makeover IT Edition
  Campus Technology
  September 1, 2011

• Prof: 'Engage Students Through Their Laptops'
  Campus Technology
  August 24, 2011

• Colleges Join Plan for Faster Computer Networks
  The New York Times
  July 27, 2011

• University launches new online directory
  Michigan Daily
  July 17, 2011

• Orphan Works Wager: University of Michigan Giving Scholars On-Campus Access
  Library Journal
  June 22, 2011

• The Challenge: Exploit Health Data, Create Innovative Apps
  InformationWeek
  June 13, 2011

• University research leads to Information Technology center in Michigan
  Research Corridor
  June 6, 2011

• University of Michigan Libraries Target HathiTrust's Orphan Works
  InfoToday.com
  June 6, 2011

• First StaffWorks technology conference sparks ideas
  University Record
  May 19, 2011

• Residents recycle more than 250 tons of e-waste at Ann Arbor event
  AnnArbor.com
  May 7, 2011

• IMS Global Standards Enhance Innovation at the University of Michigan
  IMS Global Learning Consortium
  May 3, 2011

• Hoarding defunct electronics? Maybe it's time to let go
  AnnArbor.com
  May 3, 2011

• 3M Digital Oral Care Digital Equipment Going To UM Dental School
  WWJ-TV (CBS)
  April 27, 2011

• U-M Board of Regents to vote on $6.2 million North Campus Support Facility Project
  AnnArbor.com
  April 19, 2011

• U-M invests in expanded open source technologies
  University Record
  April 18, 2011

• 'U' travel registry effective during disasters overseas disasters abroad
  Michigan Daily
  April 12, 2011

• U-M professor wins challenge grant for computerized coaching in science classes
  Record Update
  April 12, 2011

• Arizona State and U Michigan Try Digital Texts
  Campus Technology
  March 29, 2011

• Creating a Mobile Community of App Developers
  EDUCAUSE Quarterly
  March 17, 2011

• Google collaboration tool will enhance U-M's interdisciplinary approach
  Record Update
  February 21, 2011

• U-M is hiring IT professionals for its NextGen Michigan initiative
  MLive.com
  December 14, 2010

• U-M revising IT funding and service strategy
  Record Update
  December 14, 2010

• IT Council recommends use of Google collaboration tools
  Record Update
  December 13, 2010

• IT panel endorses adopting Google
  Michigan Daily
  December 12, 2010

• From the Daily: E-collaboration
  Michigan Daily
  November 16, 2010

• In IT revamp, LSA student gov. votes to endorse Google
  Michigan Daily
  November 10, 2010

• Cyberinfrastructure Days to foster collaboration on advanced resources
  Record Update
  October 26, 2010

• In pitch, company reps. urge students, staff to 'Go Google'
  Michigan Daily
  October 7, 2010

• Google or Microsoft? University of Michigan will pick one
  AnnArbor.com
  September 30, 2010

• Microsoft pitches new IT system for 'U'
  Michigan Daily
  September 28, 2010

• 'U' considers change to e-mail system
  Michigan Daily
  September 23, 2010

• Task force issues privacy, security recommendations for cloud computing
  Record Update
  September 2, 2010

• Ball assumes leadership role for teaching, learning technologies
  Record Update
  July 12, 2010

• CTools positioned for expansion
  Record Update
  July 12, 2010

• CIRRUS sets the stage for propelling U-M research forward
  University Record
  June 21, 2010

• Cluster offers researchers new high-performance computing options
  University Record
  June 21, 2010

• Michigan iPhone app offers access to range of campus information
  Record Update
  June 14, 2010

• U Michigan Students Drive with the Help of the Cloud... and a Ford
  Campus Technology
  May 10, 2010

• IT professionals get a look at data center container
  Record Update
  April 1, 2010

• University CIO discusses future of IT on campus at SACUA meeting
  The Michigan Daily
  March 15, 2010

• Campuswide IT rationalization project starts with unit assessments
  University Record
  March 8, 2010

• UM begins assessment for IT overhaul
  Crain's Detroit
  March 3, 2010

• U-M announces plan to transform information technology
  Record Update
  February 22, 2010

• Questions and answers about U-M's new IT Governance Structure
  Record Update
  February 22, 2010