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IT Updates – January 2026

January 28, 2026

OIT Extended Maintenance
Sat, Jan 31 – Sun, Feb 1 (This weekend) 

  • Many major IT and network services will be degraded or unavailable, plan accordingly!

Be a Wolf, Not a Phish

  • Phishing continues to be a major point of disruption. Familiarize yourself with how to recognize and report common scams.
  • Don’t forward suspicious emails! Report phishing by clicking the 3 vertical dots in the top right corner of Gmail. 

FY26 Computer Purchases  

  • There continue to be industry wide supply chain disruptions due to shifts caused by AI investment.
  • Prices are rising quickly, delivery times are extending, and stock may be limited to pre-configured options.
  • As we approach the end of the fiscal year, we highly recommend that you quickly order any needed systems and choose from pre-configured CPI systems.

AI at NC State 

Service Charge For Post-Departure Employee Data Retrieval

  • Beginning Feb 4th, the University will charge a $1,500 service fee for data retrieval after an employee has left the university, with some exceptions. 
  • To avoid charges, complete all action items in the separation checklist to retrieve all necessary data before the employee leaves.

Digital Accessibility 

Transition to Canvas

  • Continue to check the University’s Canvas Transition website for the most up to date information.
  • For questions or comments, please share them with DELTA.

The Sciences IT team is available to answer any questions about these or other IT issues.