News & Alerts

Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

Outages/Maintenance
Monitoring confirms that the vendor’s temporary fix applied on Friday was successful. Pitt IT is engaged with the vendor to apply a permanent fix.

Status: Resolved

Digital Risk Bulletin
It was recently revealed that a background check company has been hacked, and the information of almost 3 billion people is now available on the dark web for the right price.
Outages/Maintenance
Monitoring confirms that the issue has been fully resolved.

Status: Resolved

Outages/Maintenance
Pitt IT has resolved the issue that affected Perceptive Content. Full functionality has been restored.

Status: Resolved

Outages/Maintenance
Apogee has completed maintenance to resolve an issue that affected MyResNet. Full service has been restored. If you are having trouble reconnecting after maintenance, please contact Apogee support. You can chat live with them at pitt.apogee.us, or you can call the Technology Help Desk at 412-624-HELP (4357) and select the MyResNet option.

Status: Resolved

Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

Digital Risk Bulletin
ChatGPT is wreaking chaos in the field that birthed it, as AI engines are being used to review their papers and proposals.
PantherBytes Blog
Welcome to the University of Pittsburgh, Panthers! As you settle into campus life, knowing where to find the tech resources that will support your academic journey is essential. Here’s a guide to ensure you’re fully prepared and connected during your time at Pitt.
Outages/Maintenance
Monitoring confirms the issue has been fully resolved.

Status: Resolved

PantherBytes Blog
In an era where digital security is paramount, managing passwords and sensitive information can often be a daunting task. For Sam Hayes, a student at the University of Pittsburgh, LastPass has emerged as a favorite piece of technology offered through Pitt's IT service. In a recent interview, Sam shared insights into how LastPass has transformed his approach to digital security and organization.
PantherBytes Blog
Navigating the daily hustle and bustle of life as a commuter can be overwhelming. With the constant movement between home, campus, and back again, finding a space that offers both comfort and utility is a blessing. At the University of Pittsburgh, one such sanctuary exists—the computer lab. For many commuters, this spot is not just a place to work, but a haven where they can recharge both their devices and their spirits.
Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

Outages/Maintenance
All scam recipients were notified shortly after receiving the phishing attempt.

Status: Resolved

Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

PantherBytes Blog
Taking notes… we all need them. From classes or meetings, to projects and research, summarizing content and action items is important for retention, review, and collaboration. Some people are nuts for handwriting notes, while others are faster typing. Either way, you may find yourself scrolling through pages upon pages of notes or hastily switching between tabs and notebooks to find what you need. It makes studying, working, brainstorming, and project organization stressful and overwhelming.
Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

Outages/Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Status: Completed

Service Announcements
PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) may be unavailable briefly during scheduled maintenance to the Student Information System taking place overnight Saturday, Aug. 17, at 11 p.m. until Sunday, Aug. 18, at 7 a.m. The maintenance will be performed by the vendor, Sierra-Cedar.