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Ban of DeepSeek on 91ÉçÇø devices / Interdiction d'utilisation de DeepSeek sur les appareils de 91ÉçÇø

This message is published on behalf of Paul Chamberland, Chief Information Officer & Associate Vice-Principal IT Services. / Ce message publié au nom de Paul Chamberland, Dirigeant Principal de l’Information & Vice-recteur associé, Service des TI.

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Dear members of the 91ÉçÇø community,

Intermittent issue that may result in broken WMS pages

There is an ongoing intermittent issue with the WMS that may result in broken pages (e.g., missing styles/images) or pages being completely unavailable.

Users encountering this issue must open an incident (INC) on the IT Services Support website. (This link will take you directly to the right incident type.)

Password reset for 91ÉçÇø Username - Minerva reset password access ends March 26

As of March 26, 2025, you will no longer be able to reset your 91ÉçÇø username password in Minerva. Password resets will be managed through a single, secure platform using Microsoft’s Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) feature to enhance security and better protect your data.Ìý

Note: Password resets for Banner/Imaging/Data Warehouse will remain available in Minerva.ÌýÌý

Have you spotted these clues in your 91ÉçÇø email?

Attackers, scammers, marketers: these days they’re all taking advantage of AI to generate polished, typo-free content. Figuring out if an email is legitimate has definitely become more challenging. But when you access your 91ÉçÇø email through Microsoft Outlook, you benefit from several extra features that help protect you from phishing.

Keep an eye out for: phishing safety tips

Learn how to use Copilot AI module now on myCourses

Microsoft Copilot is a generative AI tool that can help you write texts, generate images, translate texts into other languages, and much more.ÌýÌýLearn how to access this powerful tool and use its main features with our self-paced introductory online module on myCourses. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, as well as a discussion of ethical AI practices, you’ll be well-equipped to use Copilot productively and responsibly.

Microsoft 365 license deactivation warnings

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IT Services recently migrated many Webex softphone users to Teams Phone.

As a result, users may have received a message from Microsoft stating their license will be deactivated soon. (See screenshot above.) It is a legitimate message from Microsoft.

Do not use Read.AI for 91ÉçÇø purposes

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We have received reports of a Read.AI bot attending or attempting to attend online meetings organized by 91ÉçÇø faculty and staff. The bot uses generative AI to create a text summarizing a meeting’s discussions and decisions; it then shares a link to that document with all participants.

The 91ÉçÇø Classroom A/V Instructions application is getting a makeover and a new home!

The Classroom A/V Instructions application is moving to the Browse Classrooms widget on the 91ÉçÇø IT Support website on December 13th, 2024.Ìý

Classroom audiovisual information will now be available on a platform the community is familiar with. You’ll also be accessing it more securely with single sign-on (SSO) and two-factor authentication (2FA).

Staff Directory decommissioned – Staff to update/review Workday information

As of January 31, 2025, 91ÉçÇø IT Services has decommissioned the 91ÉçÇø Staff Directory. This initiative aims to streamline processes, improve security against phishing attacks, and replace outdated technology.ÌýÌý

Mural login now using Single Sign-On (SSO)

We are excited to announce that we've enabled Single Sign-On (SSO) onÌýMuralÌýfor a seamless and secure login experience. Action required: Please log out of your Mural account and log back in using SSO. This will ensure uninterrupted access and a smoother process for future logins.

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Microsoft Teams update: Private Teams only for enhanced security!

Important update for Microsoft Teams users! Starting November 27, 2024, all newly created Microsoft Teams groups were set to Private by default. If you attempt to create a new team, the Public option will be unavailable (greyed out), as shown below:

Boost engagement in your PowerPoint presentations with Microsoft Forms!

Exciting news for Office 365 users! Microsoft Forms is now seamlessly integrated with PowerPoint, allowing you to incorporate live polls, quizzes or surveys directly into your slides. This powerful, easy-to-use feature is free and perfect for gathering real-time feedback and boosting engagement in any setting, from lectures to group projects!