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New OneDrive storage limits
To comply with a new storage limit from Microsoft and help manage storage usage over time, HUIT will apply new default storage limits on all Microsoft 365 OneDrive accounts on June 9, 2026. All new and existing OneDrive accounts will be subject to the...
Canvas cyber incident
Update: Friday, May 8, 8:44 AM As of this morning, Friday, May 8, the Canvas platform is accessible to Harvard users. Instructure—parent company of Canvas—has stated the cyber incident is now contained and provided additional details on their website...
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Tech Talk Wrap-Up: Communications in the Age of AI
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our April 15 Tech Talk. This session featured a presentation on the use of AI in Communications, led by members of the HUIT Communications team. View the presentation materials here. For more information on upcoming...
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Cybersecurity alert: Harvard IT impersonation and fake HarvardKey login page
Information on an active cybersecurity threat involving individuals impersonating Harvard IT staff
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New retention period to be applied to Zoom cloud recordings
Many individuals or departments record classes, town halls, webinars or other Zoom-based meetings using Zoom's "Record to the Cloud” option. Those cloud recordings are stored indefinitely in their Zoom accounts. To reduce storage costs and align with the...
Digital Digest Issue #9
On March 3, HUIT sent out the ninth issue of the Digital Digest newsletter. This newsletter features news, tips, resources, and updates on information security and data privacy, digital accessibility, IT services, innovation and emerging technology, and...
