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UNH Telcom Provides Critical Internet and Phone Services During COVID-19
April 28, 2020, by Enterprise Technology & Services Staff
UNH Telecom Technician Tim Farris installs a wireless access point in a dorm room during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Helping to support critical university infrastructure, UNH Telecom has maintained a presence on campus throughout the COVID-19 shutdown.
Since mid-March, five team members have been working on campus projects that have allowed them to follow social distancing and safety guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control. UNH Telecom is responsible for campus wireless...
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Frequently Asked Questions: Meeting Technology Needs for Working Remotely
March 20, 2020, by UNH IT Staff
This FAQ addresses questions employees may have about technology resources, services, and equipment to enable the UNH workforce to work remotely. This page
will be updated with additional information as needed.
Are there IT requirements I must follow while working remotely?
Yes. Most requirements are common sense, but here are some of the parameters:
Use university-issued equipment when possible (e.g., university laptops)
The equipment must meet the following minimum UNH...
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Privacy Reclaimed: Use a VPN When Computing at Home or On the Go
April 12, 2017, by UNH IT Staff
You can protect your internet privacy with a couple of preventative measures.
In March 2017, Congress rolled back internet privacy laws scheduled to go into effect this December, making it fair game for internet service providers to sell their customer’s internet browsing history and information without consent. This means internet service providers (ISP) will be able to create and sell to the highest bidder a profile based on private information, including their customer’s shopping...
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NHSCI Hosts Coffee and Fiber Breakfast at the State House
February 21, 2017, by UNH IT Staff
NH State Rep Edith Tucker (Coos County) learns about the fiber construction program from Brian Shepperd, UNH IT Director of Broadband Services.
High-speed, fiber-based internet connectivity is essential to education. It’s the foundation of leading-edge teaching methods and helps students gain unique access to critical knowledge and information through such technologies as streaming video. And yet, nearly one-third of all New Hampshire K-12 public schools do not have the necessary fiber...
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