The Unified Desktop project is in the middle of Phase I, due for completion at the end of February or early March. The Directory Services integration component, which is the dependency for the remaining tasks in Phase I, is nearing completion for both the Windows and MacOS platforms. The subsequent tasks require the development of strategies for imaging, application distribution, user permissions, asset management and personal data storage. A contractual agreement with Apple for Mac OS licensing is also under negotiation.
New Processing Area for TDC
Total Desktop Care recently moved into a new area for processing new and surplus equipment in L1212 and L1213. New equipment deliveries will be made directly to L1212, which will simplify the current process. Additionally, the new space provides increased security for storing newly purchased equipment and provides more organized storage space for surplus equipment. As part of the move, Adam Hufnagel relocated his office to L1213.
Project Management With Quickbase
iCIT continues to improve its project management processes. Kent Steinike and Theresa Parker have been collaborating to implement Quickbase software for project requesting. Most of the AIS staff has been trained on Quickbase. The Administrative Systems Steering Committee has been granted access to several Quickbase report views and is developing a project prioritization method. These groups are developing the workflow for the project request and management process, and are working to create a single point of request for all projects. The Quickbase tools will be piloted this spring with a few campus departments before a wider rollout later this year.