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Research Equipment Purchases with Computers or Software

July 13, 2026
Engaging your IT Support Team prior to purchasing scientific equipment with computers and software helps to ensure your equipment is secure, compliant, and properly inventoried—reducing administrative overhead by saving time, frustration, avoiding returns, lost funds and rework later.
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Automating IT Requests

July 9, 2026
TRecs has seen an increase in automated IT support requests that lack the information needed to provide efficient support.
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Canva Pro Now Available for Faculty & Staff

June 18, 2026
Canva Pro is now available for UT Austin faculty and staff through ServiceNow. Learn how to request a license and access additional resources.
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Gently Used Computers for UT Austin Campus

May 15, 2026
Did you know the TRecs DEPOT offers repurposed computers to the entire UT Austin campus—not just TRecs‑supported customers?
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Digital Accessibility Standards Update

March 17, 2026
UT Austin has implemented a new Digital Accessibility Policy that will ensure a seamless digital experience for everyone to meaningfully participate in our programs, services, teaching, research, and communications.
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Scheduled VPN Client Updates Twice a Year

March 13, 2026
Enterprise Endpoint Management and Networking & Telecommunications have established a biannual VPN client update schedule.
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Microsoft Project Online Retirement: What You Need to Know

March 13, 2026
Microsoft Project Online is officially entering its retirement phase.
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UT Austin Transitioning to 1Password

Jan. 15, 2026
UT Austin is transitioning from the university-built Stache password manager to 1Password, a cloud-based platform. Campus users are encouraged to begin preparing for this change to ensure a smooth and secure transition. Stache will transition to read-only in Summer 2026 and be retired by December 2026.
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Cell Phone Request Procedure

July 1, 2025
New guidance on purchasing cell phones for UT departments.
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TRecs Business Intelligence

July 1, 2025
New resources available from the TRecs Business Intelligence Team.
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