The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG): CSU Chapter will be assisting the SE Regional Drone Racing Event on April 7th and 8th at the CSU Intramural Field. The event is free for all spectators and will be hosted by the MultiGP Southwest Regional Qualifier. Volunteers are needed for 2-4 hour shifts to help with safety on the racing field for both days. Check out the poster for more details! If you would more like information, please contact Kelsey Smith at smith_kelsey@columbusstate.edu or Jonathan Turner at turner_jonathan@columbusstate.edu.

The IT department had their Taco Friday event on April 13 th , 2018 and it was a blast! The faculty and staff enjoyed eating Mexican food donating by the faculty and watching Star Wars. Hope you all had a wonderful experience with your fellow co-workers!

Our very own Barbara Psalmond, Project Management Officer of the IT department, attended the Smartsheet Conference on March 13th and 14th in Denver, Colorado. The conference was an informational training on  Smartsheet 201, a project management tool with applications and reporting functions. It has the capability of creating dashboards that show brief synopsis from a project standpoint.

The Diversity Conference took place on March 15th, 2018 and it was a remarkable success! Hosted by the Office of Diversity Programs and Services, the event was segmented into two parts, the Diversity Conference and the Legacy Dinner. The Diversity Conference took place from 8AM to 2PM in the Cunningham Center and the Legacy Celebration took place from 6-9PM at the Lumpkin Center. The two Keynote Speakers where Grammy-Winning Artist Chrisette Michele and Award-Winning Poet Carlos Gomez. Many of the IT faculty and staff attended the sessions and enjoyed their experience. Keep this event on your calendar for next year!

The LandDesk software has been replaced by the new Avanti software. Avanti is an integrated software solution that helps the Information Technology department manages time and attendance from one database. It automates software installations on PC and upgrades patches faster than manual updates. Perfect for mid to large-sized businesses, Avanti offers robust reporting solutions, with excellent customer service and implementation strategy. It also has easy to use workflow management systems for users. It will benefit the entire CSU community.

The CSU Student Repair Shop is a free technology service that the University of Information & technology Services (UITS) provides for all currently enrolled students. Our team is built for experienced students who are all trained in the services being provided. The Repair Shop is now newly located on the main campus library and also houses a second location on our downtown campus in Dillingham. Each semester a student may utilize the Repair Shop services for free, up to three times. The repairs range from hardware and software installs, virus clean-ups, broken screens, and even computer tune-ups.  Please be sure to visit the Student Repair Shop and utilize the amazing resources that our University provides. All students are welcomed and extremelyencouraged to ask questions about any problems students may be encountering!

Seagate backup plus- it’s a student’s worst nightmare..forgetting to save that midterm paper when your pc breaks down! This external hard drive will save the day by storing your most valuable information virtually. Varv lamp - add a cute piece to decorate your room while being able to also charge your phone! This wireless lamp charger lets you recharge your phone anytime. Quirky Nimbus Customizable 4-Dial Dashboard - Time to buckle down and study for that test….but let me check Twitter, Instagram, Facebook….No more distractions with this dashboard! Each dial has a barometer that syncs in real time so you can keep your textbooks open. Get social, weather, traffic and much more updates! Ruban's Notebook lock- Ok, time to go to the bathroom...but my laptop will be all alone! Don’t face this dilemma with this lock that has a four digit code connecting your laptop to your cable. Safe and secure! Kill A Wat t- Save some money in your pocket with a small monitor to regulate

Have you ever lost your original iPhone charger, went to the store to find a cheaper alternative, only to come home and find out that it doesn’t work? Well, you’re definitely not the first, and I’m betting you didn’t even know what to look out for. This label means that the product is MFi compatible (made for iPhone, iPad, iPod). It also means that it’s certified by Apple and is safe to use with the device. Whew! Cheap chargers can damage your phone, only work for a few days, and in extreme cases, even start fires. A recent study found that “99% of counterfeit apple chargers bought online fail a basic safety test” Now, while the odds of your iPhone catching on fire from a faulty charger is extremely unlikely (come on, we’re not the Samsung Note 7 here) it’s easily preventable by watching out for this label. But wait, there’s more. If you want to look up the legitimacy of a product sold from Amazon, use sites like WWW.FAKESPOT.COM . So next time you’re shopping for iPhone c

The CSU IT department is currently in the process of installing a Network Operation Center (NOC). In network services, NOC is a central location where IT technicians directly support remote monitoring and management software. They supervise, monitor, and maintain a telecommunication network.