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UW-IT Strategic Plan: Progress on Goals UW-IT Strategic Goals 1. Key Completed Projects Excellent foundation services and infrastructure • Major phone system upgrade, phase 2 • Network upgrade including IPv6 and new architecture • Wi-Fi upgrade; faster speeds, expanded coverage • Data center upgrades and consolidation planning • MediaAMP service for digital media management • Core computing infrastructure enhancements • ITIL training for 87 technology staff at the UW 2. Improved collaboration and productivity tools • Software licensing agreements with Microsoft, Apple, and RedHat • MyUW Mobile: Web app released • m.UW: mobile Web app updated • SpaceScout: mobile app to find UW Seattle study spots • UW Exchange 2010 upgrade • Partner with Gig.U to attract ultra-high-speed networks to local communities 3. Advanced global research support • Upgrades to lolo, a scalable storage system for research computing • Upgrades to Hyak, a high-performance computing cluster for research • eScience partnership to deliver cloud services such as SQLShare • National partnerships to explore cyberinfrastructure for science 4. Innovative teaching and learning tools • Canvas learning management system evaluated and selected for UW Who We Are UW Information Technology (UW-IT) is the central information technology organization for the University of Washington, responsible for strategic planning, oversight, and direction of the UW's IT infrastructure, resources, and services. We provide critical technology support to all three campuses, the UW medical centers, and research operations around the world. Our Mission • Enable UW students, faculty, and staff to be more effective • Help the UW manage risks and resources • Foster a community of innovation • Tegrity Web-based lecture and presentation capture released • eTexts pilot • MyPlan academic planning tool released • Assessing faculty and student experience with Coursera Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) 5. Information for decision making • Research awards data in Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) • Additional student enrollment data in EDW • Institution-wide data definitions created Modern business information systems • HR/Payroll replacement effort launched; RFP issued • Enterprise Document Management System RFP issued • MyFinancial Desktop enhancements • Online review of faculty effort certification reports • Online supplier registration, in partnership with Financial Management 7. Business continuity, security, and privacy protection • Geographic redundancy for data centers, phase 1 • Business Impact Analysis for critical business applications • UW Policy for Information Security and Operational Practices • Online training for information security and privacy awareness More info 6. UW Information Technology (UW-IT) uw.edu/uwit/ UW-IT Strategic Plan uw.edu/uwit/strategic.plan.html UW-IT Service Catalog uw.edu/uwit/services/ 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 1