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CatNet Update

August 20, 2025
As previously communicated, OIT had planned to take UCM-CatNet wireless network offline at the beginning of 2025. As we prepared to deploy this change, we discovered a technical snag that we need to address to ensure a smooth transition between networks. This, combined with the efforts to address...

Check out the Knowledge Base

August 20, 2025
  Do you need help finding a time slot when everyone is available for a meeting? Do you want some way to schedule a Zoom link for that meeting? Are you coming up on vacation time and can't figure out how to set up your out-of-office auto-reply? This is only a sample of the...

Introducing Zoom AI Companion

April 28, 2025
The UC system continues to advance and increase it's list of Artificial Intelligence tools to assist with research and education. OIT is happy to announce the most recent tool for UC Merced's campus, Zoom AI Companion. With Zoom AI Companion you can received a detailed meeting summary,...

OIT Spring Cleaning: Pack Away Your Files in Box

April 14, 2025
Continuing our series of OIT Spring Cleaning, let's talk about files and storage on your devices. Did you know you can store work files securely in the cloud and access them on any device? Look no further than Box.com. And while you can manage your files through a web browser, you...

Unable to attend the Second ProtectUs Town Hall?

April 7, 2025
ProtectUs is a UC wide cybersecurity initiative implemented in the 2024 academic year. We had two opportunites for the campus to engage and ask questions through our townhalls. If you missed us, no worries! We recorded each in its entirety along with all future recordings. Click here to view our...
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2FA For All UCM Accounts

April 2, 2025
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using Duo is now mandatory on all UC Merced accounts effective May 27th 2025.  Why now? At the start of the Fall 2024 term, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) announced ProtectUs: System-wide Cybersecurity Initiative as a response to the...

Update your Directory Card

February 17, 2025
Did you know, within the Campus Directory there is an about me section? Let students know how you prefer to be contacted, your duties and responsibilities here on campus, or just a fun fact about yourself. An updated and filled out directory card can help students and other faculty &...

UC Merced & AI

February 17, 2025
The boom in AI tools, especially generative AI, presents many exciting opportunities for UC Merced and the communities we serve. Higher education is at the hub of the AI revolution: AI research, new research fields and methods enabled by AI, changes in...

Your 24/25 Faculty Technology Guide

January 13, 2025
The 24/25 Faculty Technology Guide is here! Inside the guide, you will find: A Welcome Back Bobcats section, detailing important information on new services from IT and how to access our resources. A  section dedicated to Classroom Technology, including useful tools in and...

Printing Services

January 13, 2025
Reminder that printing services are available with OIT. You can go to the OIT Computer Lab in SSM 152. Hours are: 8 AM - 10 PM, Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 7 PM, Friday Pricing for printing is: Black&White - $0.07/page Color - $0.38/page

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