ITLC Report, September 2007
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September 8, 2009 10:44:13 AM PDT
The September 2007 UCSD report to the ITLC (Information Technology Leadership Council) summarizes key computing and communications issues for the past several months. For more information, please click the Technology tab at the top of this page.
Computing
- IT reorganization implemented in July 2007, consolidating network, security, and mail services in ACT.
- Marketplace, a new e-procurement system using SciQuest, will launch next month.
- A new campus portal and home page will be launched in December. The system uses Vignette portal and CMS technology and will be integrated with Blink and TritonLink.
- UCTV is migrating its encoding mechanism from Real to Flash.
- Effort reporting system is implemented and used by several pilot departments.
- A Sun Blackbox was tested. We may buy at least one box for collocation purposes.
- MapLink, a campus map system based on Google Maps, was implemented.
- A generator was implemented to enhance disaster recovery capabilities of our data center.
- Podcasting service implemented.
- Upgraded 550 of 1,800 lab computers.
Communications
- An extended campus-supported research network is being developed, providing PIs and labs with ultra high bandwidth (one or multiple 10gb connections), when needed.
- A popular voice mail to e-mail service was implemented.
- Cisco CSE 2020 was implemented to better control IP traffic per subscriber.
Security and Emergency
- Enhanced minimum security standards published.
- Stormworm prevention mechanism implemented via Single Sign-On.
- Secure SMTP to enhance security of outgoing messages from off-campus locations.
- Mazu network flow analysis tool.
- Completed review of SQL injection vulnerability across all ACT applications.
- MIR3 emergency text messaging system implemented.
- Talk-A-Phone system implemented with PA system, emergency phone, surveillance camera, and wireless AP.
