After the rescheduling of New Core go live date, we’ve conducted a thorough review to understand: The impact on our staffing levels now New Core needs IT resource over a longer period of time; Which projects can’t proceed according to original timescales because of their impact on other University systems with New Core integrations; and … Continue reading “Updating the next few months”
Author: Elizabeth Simcox
Getting our big picture in order
The University of Birmingham 2026 strategy is all about making important things happen. For IT Services, that’s about how we ensure we complete the right projects, at the right time, and deliver the right outcomes. Over the past two years, IT Services has been on a journey. Previously there was limited visibility of bigger projects, … Continue reading “Getting our big picture in order”
Spotlight on projects
Office 365 Microsoft Office 365 (O365) is an online platform that offers a range of integrated applications. The University subscribes to O365 to deliver some student and alumni services, and this pilot has introduced some O365 services to a test group of staff. By releasing these services, this user group has provided some initial answers to … Continue reading “Spotlight on projects”
IT Services are preparing for the key initiatives in 2017
During the first few weeks of 2017, teams in IT Services have been reviewing the main initiatives we are aware of for the upcoming year, and looking at how and when these are likely to be scheduled alongside the current portfolio of projects and business as usual. Some of these initiatives are quite clear and … Continue reading “IT Services are preparing for the key initiatives in 2017”
Spotlight on Projects
IT Services currently have approximately 80 projects underway and in the New Year the Projects and Demand SharePoint site will be made accessible to the whole service. This site will include the project tracker for BSC projects and other useful project information. Additionally, we will provide regular updates on new and completed projects through this IT News Blog. Some … Continue reading “Spotlight on Projects”
IT Services Launches BEAR Cloud for Research
We are delighted to announce the launch of BEAR Cloud — an ‘on demand’ service for computationally/data intensive research, developed by the Research Computing Team in IT Services To celebrate, a one day conference took place in the Bramall Concert Hall on Friday 21st October. The event, opened by Professor Tim Softley, PVC for Research and … Continue reading “IT Services Launches BEAR Cloud for Research”
IT Leadership Team refocus
At a recent away day, the IT Leadership Team (ITLT) decided to change the emphasis of ITLT. As well as continuing as the senior management of the IT function, the ITLT will have a more structured and planned approach to strategic directions. It will have a planned programme of agenda discussions on the many different … Continue reading “IT Leadership Team refocus”
Project Office helps IT Services ramp up to deliver over 80 projects
Over the past few years, the Project Office has mainly focused on project management and the successful delivery of key University and IT projects. However, the team has now developed its role of working with teams across the service to facilitate resource planning and demand management across the whole portfolio of IT Services projects. During … Continue reading “Project Office helps IT Services ramp up to deliver over 80 projects”
IT Services play major role in the new Library move and opening
The New Library opened on Monday 19th September with many comments from Students of ‘wow’ as they walked through the door. IT Services underpinned the move and the opening by ensuring that the network, public PCs, staff PCS, entry gates, and self-service machines were all in place and correctly configured. The move of the physical stock … Continue reading “IT Services play major role in the new Library move and opening”