Unified Communications Update

The IT Department is working diligently with Embarq and Cisco to implement the new Unified Communications system. There are several major tasks within the scope of this project. Take a look below at what is going on simoultaneously:
1. The IT staff is replacing all of the battery backup systems in the network closets across campus
2. Embarq is preparing the network switches that will be replacing the current ones.
3. Embarq and IT are completing wireless surveys for internal and external wireless locations.
4. IT is creating and verifying a name, number and location database.
5. Embarq and IT are meeting with all departments on campus to establish a baseline configuration and equipment requests.
6. Weekly meetings with Embarq and Cisco to ensure all items are on track.
Tasks to come:
1. Deployment of network switches
2. Server configuration and installation.
3. Configuration and Deployment of phones
4. Configuration and Deployment of new wireless access points.
We will continue to update on the status of this project.

CIO Search Update

The field has been narrowed to three candidates who will visit the campus in June and early July. The campus will be notified by email about the candidates, and when various constituents will meet with them. Watch for more news on this sometime in July!