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Using an Apple cell phone, ipad or a Macbook on campus? Turn off Apple devices’ Private Wi-Fi Address setting for �� networks

Nancy Portner — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:41:01 +0000

Using an Apple cell phone, ipad or a Macbook on campus? Turn off Apple devices’ Private Wi-Fi Address setting for �� networks Nancy Portner Thu, 08/28/2025 - 09:41

Apple’s Private Wi-Fi Address feature, introduced in macOS Sequoia and updated for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, could cause connectivity issues for �� Wi-Fi networks if not set to “off.” The same could be true of the latest versions of watchOS and visionOS.

Since the �� Wi-Fi networks, UCB Wireless and UCB Guest, require users to register their device, rotating or changing your MAC address will force the device to go through the network registration process each time the MAC address changes. This could result in your devices frequently dropping their network connection. This issue may be most apparent when using the ��’s iClicker service on your iPhone. This is why for UCB Wireless and UCB Guest, and even eduroam, OIT strongly recommends turning the Private Wi-Fi Address setting to “off” on these networks.

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FMIT News: Upcoming Meridian Upgrade

Nancy Portner — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:20:01 +0000

FMIT News: Upcoming Meridian Upgrade Nancy Portner Fri, 08/15/2025 - 12:20

We would like to inform you of an upcoming upgrade to Meridian that may affect your current interface and workflow.

For PowerUser Interface Users:

The upgrade introduces several changes to the interface which is now called PowerWeb, including updates to functionality and the location of key features. To support this transition, we will be offering in-person training sessions at RL2, lasting approximately one hour. We are currently finalizing the schedule, with sessions expected to take place either the last week of September or within the first two weeks of October. A follow-up email will be sent shortly with available dates and sign-up details.

For Meridian Explorer Interface Users:

The interface will remain largely unchanged. However, you will need to update your URL to access the upgraded system. Specific instructions will be provided closer to the deployment date.

We appreciate your patience as we work through the final details. A subsequent communication will be sent once the training and deployment plans are confirmed.

If you have questions regarding this project, please reach out to Karen Brusate, IT Project Manager, I&R IT

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AI Tools for Facilities Management: Efficiency and Security

Nancy Portner — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:55:53 +0000

AI Tools for Facilities Management: Efficiency and Security Nancy Portner Fri, 03/21/2025 - 14:55

We want to clarify the difference between O365 Copilot Chat and M365 Copilot. Both Copilot tools have been reviewed by FMIT and OIT for security, privacy, and CU contract terms.

O365 Copilot Chat is a web-based AI chat tool that generates answers from web content. All CU staff members have access to O365 Copilot Chat. It's included in our Office license. To access O365 Copilot Chat, visit Microsoft365.com/copilot.

Examples of tasks you can complete using the free O365 Copilot Chat:

Summarize long email threads
Generate ideas for documents

M365 Copilot is an upgraded version of Copilot which is integrated into Microsoft 365 apps like Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, offering personalized support based on your work data. M365 Copilot is a subscription-based product that requires an annual fee. The annual cost is approximately $400 per individual; that amount can be prorated for partial year use. Members of our IT and I&R leadership team have been testing out the M365 Copilot product for the past couple of months and have seen many benefits of using the tool. If you are interested in M365 Copilot, please speak to your supervisor for approval first, then reach out to fmit@colorado.edu to get the process started.

Examples of tasks you can complete using the upgraded M365 Copilot:

Email Management: M365 Copilot can help you stay on top of your inbox, draft responses quickly, schedule meetings, and set up rules to organize your emails in Outlook.
Meeting Preparation: It can assist in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and creating automatic replies for upcoming vacations.
Time Management: M365 Copilot can create daily schedules, prioritize tasks, and optimize your weekly schedule using tools like Viva Insights.
Document Creation and Editing: Integrated into Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, M365 Copilot can help draft documents, analyze data, and create presentations based on your work data.

You can find additional details on both products on the OIT Copilot page: Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot | Office of Information Technology

More AI Explorations

For more information on approved AI tools at ��, please visit the CU approved AI tools list. Be sure you use approved tools logged in under your university account to ensure protection of university data. Review the approved data level to determine what type of data should be shared with each tool. Both the add-on licensed version of Microsoft 365 Copilot and the free Copilot Chat are now rated for non-public data. You should always redact confidential information when using tools rated for public data only.

Creative solutions can help you work within these parameters and still receive the great work benefits and efficiencies offered by using AI tools. For example, you can save a Zoom meeting transcript and later use O365 Copilot Chat to summarize it. Before sharing AI generated content, always review the output for accuracy and tone, and double check to ensure correctness and watch for bias.

What's Next?

We encourage you to get familiar with the technology by using it. CU system offers several free, self-paced online Copilot trainings through Percipio/Skillsoft to help you get started. If you get stuck, feel free to ask any member of the FMIT team questions or request a follow-up. We'd love to hear what you find useful or any limitations you encounter. May your AI adventures be as smooth as a well-buffed Kubota.

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