Archived News
11/19/2007 - Computer Security Day is November 30th
NC State University’s Third Annual Computer Security Day will be held on Friday, November 30, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on at the Jane S. McKimmon Center.
Sponsored by the Office of Information Technology (OIT) and Sun Microsystems Inc., Computer Security Day is intended to help raise awareness of computer-related security issues. This year’s theme is “Computer Crime Scene Investigation - Whodunit? Howdunit? Whydunit?”
This event will highlight IBM Internet Security Systems executive Linda Jones and national computer forensic expert Giovanni Masucci as the keynote speakers. It also will feature two tracks of presentations that will focus on the forensics of wireless security and web application security for the general and technical user.
Attendees will enjoy a free pizza luncheon at noon, a free ice cream social at 3 p.m. and great giveaways, including a grand prize of a digital camera. Be one of the first 50 participants and receive a free gift bag! This event is opened to NC State faculty and staff.
For a complete schedule of Computer Security Day events, please see attachment. You can also visit the CSD website at http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/csd2007.
09/24/2007 - Cable TV Update
For the past several weeks ComTech has been experiencing technical issues with the campus CATV system. During this period we have been working to diagnose the source of the problem. Which, in turn, has resulted in sporadic service interruptions to campus customers. We have found that the signal we receive from Time Warner was degraded(noisy) and have been working with their engineers to correct the problem. We have also been experiencing difficulties with the receivers that allow us to pass the HBO and Showtime channels. We suspect that the two issues may be related. Once this has been corrected we will begin checking the signals in the residence halls and adjusting levels to improve signal quality. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we work to improve the CATV service.
09/11/2007 - Temporary Cable Outage
There will be a temporary cable outage Tuesday, September 11, 2007, between 2PM - 5PM to upper-level (77 and above) cable television channels on the Communication Technologies (ComTech) cable system. ComTech is installing new equipment at the departmental head end. Only upper-tier channels will be affected. If you have any questions contact ComTech at (919) 515 7099, option 1.
07/23/2007 - Temporary Cable TV Outage for System Upgrades
There will be a temporary cable television outage this afternoon for the following buildings on campus: Talley Student Center, Carmichael Gym, Berry Hall, Becton Hall, Bagwell Hall, Syme Hall, Gold Hall, Wood Hall (A&B), North Hall, Welch Hall.
The outage is necessary to make system upgrades. All services should be restored by 5PM today. If you are still experiencing problems after 5, please call 5-7099, option 1, to report your trouble.
08/22/2007 - ComTech Working On Sporadic Cable TV Outages
ComTech is working on sporadic cable outages that have been affecting the entire campus but have been concentrated mainly in North, Watauga, Gold, Welch and Syme halls. If you are experiencing cable television trouble contact ComTech at (919) 515 7099, option 1. The department is open until 5:00PM. Note that all students must sign up for cable TV service on the ComTech Web site: http://comtech.ncsu.edu/students
08/14/2007 - New Channels This Fall & Student Services Hours for Check-in Weekend
ComTech will be offering new channels this Fall. All upgrades to the system will be in effect by August 31st. Get a complete listing of channels at: http://comtech.ncsu.edu/students/cable.php
Student Services will have special hours for move-in weekend:
Saturday, August 18th - 12 - 4PM
Sunday, August 19th - 12 - 4PM
Monday, August 20th - 7:30AM - 7PM
Tuesday, August 21st - 7:30AM - 7PM
Wednesday, August 22nd - 7:30AM - 7PM
08/14/2007 - Temporary Cable TV Outage for System Upgrades for Channels 76 and Above
There will be a temporary cable television outage for Channels 76 and above as changes are being made to the system.
06/19/2007 - Avent Ferry Complex Converting to VoIP
As part of the on-going effort to upgrade our communications network and the telephony services, ComTech will transition analog telephone service in the Avent Ferry Complex on June 27, 2007.
ComTech will transition services to Internet Protocol Telephony (IPT), which is commonly referred to as Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP). The service transition will take place between 6p.m. Wednesday evening and 7:00a.m. Thursday morning. This time period was selected to assure minimal service interruptions.
If you have any questions, problems or concerns, please call ComTech Operations at 515-7099
04/19/2007 - Dabney and Cox Go Wireless
A project was recently completed to provide wireless coverage for mobile computing throughout both Dabney and Cox Halls. These buildings are home to the labs for the Chemistry, Physics, and Statistics departments. They house a variety of classrooms, teaching labs, and research areas. Outdoor areas on all sides of the buildings are also covered.
04/19/2007 - ComTech Decommissioning All Remote Dial Up Access Equipment
On May 1, 2007, ComTech will be decommissioning all remote dial up access equipment as support for the service is no longer feasible. If you are accessing campus resources by utilizing phone numbers 515-6320, 515-3980 or 513-0102, those phone numbers will no longer be operable, as of May 1st.
If you have any questions, please contact the Network Operations Center at 513-9675 or email us at support@ncstate.net.
04/11/2007 - WOLF-TV, Channel 87 on Campus Cable
ComTech is please to announce the new WOLF-TV, channel 87 on campus cable. WOLF-TV is NC State's first station to show student-produced programs, news, shows, and first-run movies.
WOLF-TV will now serve as an outlet for students to display their achievements in video production, music, and photography. Whether the projects have been created in class or students' free-time, WOLF-TV will give students a new voice on campus. With the re-launch of the channel, ComTech is hoping for an increased interest in media production from students and the further development of their production skills.
The first broadcast is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17, at 7PM. Broadcasts will premiere weekly with re-broadcasts done throughout the week during the academic school year. More information is available at the WOLF-TV Web site: http://comtech.ncsu.edu/students/wolftv/index.php
04/10/2007 - Weather Services
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