Թ News - IT Services /channels/news_feeds/all/term/it_services/rss en Banner Maintenance Notice /channels/channels/news/banner-maintenance-notice-373365 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Emergency maintenance will be performed on the Banner system this evening <strong>9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.</strong> to address an issue and ensure continued service reliability.</p> <p>During this maintenance window, Banner services will be unavailable or experience intermittent disruptions. Users are encouraged to save their work and log out of Banner before the maintenance begins.</p> <p>We apologize for the short notice and appreciate your patience and understanding.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">18 </span><span class="month">June </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:14:57 +0000 webfull 218671 at /channels RESOLVED: Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat – Unable to submit prompts error message /channels/channels/news/resolved-microsoft-365-copilot-chat-unable-submit-prompts-error-message-373320 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Microsoft is currently investigating an issue affecting Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. Some users may be unable to submit prompts and may receive a "Something went wrong" error.</p> <p>Microsoft has implemented a fix and service recovery is in progress. Some users may continue to experience intermittent issues until recovery is complete.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">15 </span><span class="month">June </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:49:07 +0000 webfull 218618 at /channels IT Digital Transformation: People, not microchips /channels/channels/news/it-digital-transformation-people-not-microchips-373288 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Digital transformation is about more than bits, bytes, and microchips. Discover how Թ is building better digital experiences for its community.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://mcgill.ca/x/5n5">Watch the video</a></li> <li><a href="https://mcgill.ca/x/5nS">Voir la vidéo</a></li> </ul> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">9 </span><span class="month">June </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:14:35 +0000 webfull 218578 at /channels MyThesis Issue Resolved /channels/channels/news/mythesis-issue-resolved-372835 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><strong>Update:</strong><br /> The issue affecting MyThesis has now been resolved, and the platform is fully accessible again.</p> <p>Թ IT Services has confirmed that services are operating normally. Users can now resume accessing and submitting thesis-related content as usual.</p> <p>We appreciate your patience and understanding while this issue was being addressed.</p> <hr /> <p><strong>Original message:</strong></p> <p>MyThesis is currently unavailable, and users may be unable to access or submit thesis-related content at this time.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">4 </span><span class="month">May </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Mon, 04 May 2026 14:57:49 +0000 webfull 217997 at /channels RESOLVED: Թ websites loading slowly for users off campus /channels/channels/news/resolved-mcgill-websites-loading-slowly-users-campus-372396 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Update (April 13, 2026): This issue is now resolved.</p> <p>Original announcement (published Friday, April 10, 2026): Թ websites are loading very slowly for users off campus due to a technical issue. Թ users are advised to use the <a href="https://mcgill.service-now.com/itportal?id=kb_article_view&amp;sysparm_article=KB0010687">Virtual Private Network (VPN)</a> until this is resolved.</p> <p>We thank you for your patience. </p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">10 </span><span class="month">April </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:47:34 +0000 webfull 217436 at /channels IT Services' 2025 Annual Report now available! /channels/channels/news/it-services-2025-annual-report-now-available-372283 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>IT Services strives to “create seamless and engaging digital experiences” for the Թ community. </p> <p>From tools that help students succeed to infrastructure upgrades and security enhancements, read the <a href="https://mcgill.ca/x/5gs" rel="noreferrer noopener">2025 IT Services’ Annual Report</a> to discover how we’re driving innovation and supporting students, faculty, and staff. </p> <hr /> <p>Le service des TI s'efforce de "créer des expériences numériques fluides et engageantes" pour la communauté de Թ.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">7 </span><span class="month">April </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:03:51 +0000 webfull 217252 at /channels Թ App retired as of May 4, 2026 / Application Թ retirée depuis le 4 mai 2026. /channels/channels/news/mcgill-app-retired-may-4-2026-application-mcgill-retiree-depuis-le-4-mai-2026-371950 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>As part of our ongoing efforts to improve and streamline Թ’s digital experience, the <b>Թ app</b> was retired on <b>May 4, 2026</b>.</p> <h2><b>What this means for current Թ app users:</b></h2> <ul> <li>As of <b>May 4, 2026</b>, the Թ mobile app will no longer be updated or available to download.</li> <li>If you currently use the app, please uninstall it from your device(s).</li> </ul> <p>Թ services currently accessed through the app will continue to be available through Թ’s web-based platforms.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">19 </span><span class="month">March </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:21:24 +0000 webfull 216955 at /channels Service Restored: REDCap System is back online /channels/channels/news/service-restored-redcap-system-back-online-371545 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><strong>Update: </strong></p> <p>The REDCap system (Administration &amp; Research) is now back online and fully operational.</p> <p>The necessary updates and security measures have been completed, and service has been restored. We continue to monitor the system to ensure stability and security.</p> <p>Thank you for your patience and understanding.</p> <p><strong>Original message posted yesterday:</strong></p> <p>The REDCap system (Administration &amp; Research) has been temporarily shut down following the identification of critical vulnerabilities by the vendor.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">2 </span><span class="month">March </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:35:13 +0000 webfull 216270 at /channels Service Unavailable: Destiny One / Athena (SCS) affecting Non-Credit Course Offerings /channels/channels/news/service-unavailable-destiny-one-athena-scs-affecting-non-credit-course-offerings-371465 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Destiny One / Athena for the School of Continuing Studies (SCS) is currently unavailable affecting Non-Credit Course Offerings. Users are unable to log in at this time.</p> <p>Our IT teams are actively investigating the issue. Updates will be shared as soon as more information becomes available.</p> <p>Thank you for your patience.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">24 </span><span class="month">February </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:27:23 +0000 webfull 216175 at /channels RESOLVED: Workday service disruption /channels/channels/news/resolved-workday-service-disruption-371418 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>UPDATED Feb. 20, 2026, 14h58</p> <p>Workday service has been restored. Thank you for your patience.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">20 </span><span class="month">February </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:32:11 +0000 webfull 216126 at /channels