Initiatives
Driving UND's Digital Future: CIO Strategic Initiatives
At the University of North Dakota, technology is more than infrastructure - it's a driver of innovation, accessibility, and student success. Under the leadership of University IT (UIT), the following initiatives are shaping UND's digital transformation and ensuring campus community is equipped for the future.
Software Inventory
The Software Inventory Project is a strategic initiative to establish a centralized, governed inventory of all software and applications used across campus. With a focus on improving legal compliance, reducing cybersecurity risks, and enhancing operational efficiency, the project aims to streamline software procurement, eliminate redundant tools, and ensure institutional data is secure and properly managed. By creating a unified system of record, UND will gain critical visibility into its digital ecosystem—supporting better change management, cost savings, and adherence to the North Dakota Century Code.
Adobe Enterprise License Rollout
The Adobe enterprise license rollout is a campus-wide initiative by UIT to provide centrally funded access to Adobe’s creative tools. This effort ensures all UND faculty, staff, and students have streamlined access to the right Adobe applications based on their academic or professional needs. To learn more, click the Adobe link below.
Digital Accessibility
UIT is actively working toward improving digital accessibility across campus platforms. Part of that commitment is — was — and will continue to be making our information technology and digital content accessible for all.
UND NetX: Elevating Creativity
To address the growing connectivity demands, UND partnered with Boldyn (formerly Apogee) to manage network services. This transition began with residential halls, and completed for academic and operational buildings. This step ensured that we future-proofed UND to support our expanding student population, research activities, and technological needs. More information can be found in the link below.
UND Digital Storage Solutions Discovery
With the growing impact of digitization, rising data storage expenses, and ever-present cybersecurity threats, efficient and effective data and file storage management are crucial to support academic, research, and administrative activities. This discovery project aims to identify and analyze the data and file storage needs of faculty and staff at UND. By understanding the current usage patterns, challenges, and requirements, we aim to develop a comprehensive strategy for optimizing data storage and enhancing user experience.
Phishing Campaign
Phishing is a cyber attack that uses disguised emails to prompt people to reveal personal information, such as user id, passwords, and credit card information. Throughout the year, phishing campaigns are created to train the UND community on what to look for in an email and determine whether it is a phishing attempt or not.