Year: 2026

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    Ross IT Poster Submissions at MTech Conference

    Ross IT took over the 3rd floor of the recent MTech Connect Conference, a university-wide IT symposium held this week at the CCCB, with three posters highlighting our recent work. The posters prompted multiple questions about the work involved, with an attendee dubbing the space the “Ross floor.” Daily Briefing Email for Less Than $0.01…

  • Only Use Approved VPN Services

    Hello, Please use the U‑M Net VPN when connecting to U‑M services with your Ross IT-managed device and avoid using third‑party VPNs (e.g., Tailscale, NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Proton VPN, etc.). These third-party solutions can unintentionally interfere with your device’s performance and security protections. ITS runs routine security scans across the U‑M network, and these scans may flag devices…

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    Enroll in Okta!

    The University of Michigan is replacing the current Weblogin and Duo sign-in experience with one provided by Okta, an industry-leading identity management platform. This transition will enhance the sign-in experience for U-M community members and introduce passwordless sign-in options, such as biometric authentication (Face ID, Touch ID, Windows Hello), to mitigate phishing attacks.  If you…