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Issue solved: Delivery confirmation for messages sent to esupport@aalto.fi and servicedesk@aalto.fi does not function normally
This issue was solved on 14 December: When sending email to esupport@aalto.fi and servicedesk@aalto.fi the customer does not receive a delivery confirmation message as normally. IT Services are working on solving the problem.
Locker for picking up SIM cards in test use
IT Service Desk is testing self-service for picking up SIM cards. Try it out if you need a new SIM card!
Microsoft Teams for Linux native app reaches end-of-life in early December 2022
If you are using the Linux native app, install the Microsoft Teams Progressive Web App (PWA) to use Teams in the future.
Aalto Google services require Multifactor Authentication (MFA) from December 2022 onwards
If you already use MFA for Microsoft 365 services or virtual desktop (VDI) you need not do anything. If you do not use MFA, now is the time to take it into use.
Cyber security and information security trainings – helping keep Aalto University activities secure
Tailored training for Aaltonians - take the trainings and give feedback
School of Engineering is now renewing their computers according to the new device lifecycle policy
Since the beginning of October, the School of Engineering has ordered their workstations according to the new device management policy.
Solved: vdi.aalto.fi login problems solved (10 November at 15.10)
Problems in vdi.aalto.fi login have now been solved (10 November 2022 at 15.10). The service functions normally.
Solved: issues with single sign-on for Aalto services have now been solved (10 November at 15.10)
The issues with single sign-on for Aalto services has been solved, and single sign-on now functions normally. (10 November at 15.10)
Support available for use of AV equipment in teaching spaces at Otaniemi also in the evening
Support available for AV equipment in teaching spaces at Otaniemi also in the evening in IT Service Desk pilot.
Login to vdi.aalto.fi works again - Problems in vdi.aalto.fi login
Login to vdi.aalto.fi works again -- Problems in vdi.aalto.fi login at the moment (13.10.2022). We are working on solving the problem.
Rondo requires Multifactor Authentication (MFA) when logging in outside Aalto’s network from 12 October 2022 onwards
From 12 October 2022 onwards MFA is needed when you log in to Rondo from outside Aalto's network.
Short breaks in file services on Monday, 3 October, starting at 4 pm
There will be short breaks (approximately 1-3 minutes/service) in home.org.aalto.fi, work.org.aalto.fi and teamwork services due to updates.
Renewing employees’ computers is changing – new model extended to all schools at Aalto University in stages in October 2022
Aalto University's new lifecycle management model for workstations will extend to all of Aalto University in stages during autumn 2022.
New and improved ACRIS instructions were published
Instructions pages were reorganized to make finding instructions related to different content types easier.
Fixed - Aalto email having problems on Mon 11 July 2022
Email messages sent during the weekend will be delivered in the afternoon.
MFA deployment for Aalto Google services in autumn 2022
Multifactor Authentication (MFA, 2FA, Multifactor Authentication ) will be deployed also for Aalto Google services in autumn 2022.
Microsoft application platform specialist partner selected
Aalto university has carried out a tendering for a Microsoft application platform service partner. An alliance between Digia Finland and Cloudriven was selected as the winner of the tendering.
LoRaWAN network for Aalto researchers and students
LoRaWAN is an IoT network technology where sensors and other IoT devices can transmit short messages to servers with low power. Because of the small energy needed, sensors can work years with only batteries.
Athene.aalto.fi will be shutdown in autumn 2022
Maintaining Athene with its current low use is also quite expensive and the supplier has announced significant increases in license prices. Given the rising costs and scarce use, it is no longer justified to maintain Athene. For this reason, Athene will be sunset during the autumn of 2022.
Short breaks in Aalto networks on 20 and 22 June 2022
There will be short breaks in Aalto networks due to the maintenance of hardware on Monday, 20 June at 7.00 – 9.00 am and on Wednesday, 22 June at 7.00 – 9.00 am.