Departmental Service Services

Common ITS Services available to departments

ServiceShort Description
Automated Call Distribution (ACD)Designed for advanced call routing, typically used for main departmental incoming lines, or in call centers. Distributes calls in a pre-programmed manner to multiple stations, enables caller queues, and provides real-time and historical call data.
Call Tracking (Remedy)Log and track customer problems and service requests.
Computer Security Awareness ProgramAn online tutorial for faculty and staff to raise awareness of computer security issues, policy, and best practices.
Computer Security Incident Response & ForensicsReport computer security incidents and obtain assistance to resolve them.
Computer Vulnerability ScanningNetwork scans of computer system(s) to identify active communication paths, and/or security weaknesses.
Credit Card Handling (PCI-DSS) Standards ComplianceTechnical analysis and assistance to ensure compliance with security standards for handling credit cards on all campus systems.
Enterprise Printing ServiceProvide network printing services and shared print queues for departmental printers across campus.
Files@IowaFiles@Iowa is a service offered by ITS that allows users to save their files to a backed up location that is accessible from work or home 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The goal of this service is to provide file storage for faculty, staff, students and departments.
Firewalling Data Center ServersImplementation of hardware firewall devices to support defense in depth security strategy.
General Security ConsultingProvide recommendations for security controls implementation for computing devices.
GroupshareA new department/team collaboration and communication service service. This service will be replaing MyTeam in 2009.
IT TrainingIT training opportunities offered from ITS
Network Connectivity related to Computer Security Network data jack and wireless service authorizations for computers, in regard to security policy violations and incidents.
Network Security Contacts (NSC) ProgramDepartment personnel who serve as communication liaison for campus computer security and network issues.
Public Computing Software ServicesSoftware services for departmental computer labs and classrooms.
Scanning for Sensitive Institutional Data Second Level support for Identity Finder software which scans computers to locate files that contain sensitive data such as SSNs, credit card numbers, and passwords.
Security TrainingMonthly security seminars, an annual Security Day conference, and more.
Software LicensingAssistance for software acquisition and licensing.
SSL Certificates for secure communicationProvide reduced cost SSL certificates for campus servers, which allow for encrypted communications. Most commonly used for HTTPS on web servers.
System Center Configuration Manager 2007SCCM 2007 is a comprehensive solution for remote workstation management
UIOWA System Registry (USR) An application to register computer systems with support contact information, and to indicate the purpose and type of system.
VMwareVirtual server hosting for both Windows and Linux
Web Design (Boomerang Group)Provides web design services and guidance on hosting solutions for departmental web sites
Web Hosting (U of I Central Web Server)Central web-hosting service for the University of Iowa (www.uiowa.edu)
Web Server Vulnerability ScanningWeb application vulnerability scanning

Total Services: 56

ServiceShort Description
Instructional Technology Centers (ITCs)Student Computer Labs
IT Student Worker Training ProgramTraining program available to students to learn about Information Technology topics.
IT TrainingIT training opportunities offered from ITS
ITC PrintingPrinting in ITCs and UI Libraries
Java / JSP Site Hosting (Tomcat)Servlet container for Java & JSP based web applications
Library Public ComputersITC computing in UI Libraries
Molecular ModelingSybyl Molecular Modeling
Network Connectivity related to Computer Security Network data jack and wireless service authorizations for computers, in regard to security policy violations and incidents.
Network Security Contacts (NSC) ProgramDepartment personnel who serve as communication liaison for campus computer security and network issues.
Plagiarism Detection ServicesConsulting and administrative support for Turnitin.com, a plagiarism detection service licensed by The University of Iowa.
Point to Point circuitsCopper installation of 2 or 4 dry pairs terminated on a jack.
Public Computing Software ServicesSoftware services for departmental computer labs and classrooms.
Research Technology ConsultingConsultation Services for ITS Research Services
Satellite ServicesVideo transmission and reception via satellite.
Scanning for Sensitive Institutional Data Second Level support for Identity Finder software which scans computers to locate files that contain sensitive data such as SSNs, credit card numbers, and passwords.
Security Reviews and AssessmentsPerform IT Security evaluations of computer systems, and provide recommendations to improve security or reach compliance with regulations.
Security TrainingMonthly security seminars, an annual Security Day conference, and more.
Software LicensingAssistance for software acquisition and licensing.
SSL Certificates for secure communicationProvide reduced cost SSL certificates for campus servers, which allow for encrypted communications. Most commonly used for HTTPS on web servers.
Survey@IowaOnline data collection service available to the University of Iowa community at no cost.
Telephone ServiceVoice, fax, modem, virtual, and ISDN lines, desktop telephones and wall telephones for campus phone services.
UIOWA System Registry (USR) An application to register computer systems with support contact information, and to indicate the purpose and type of system.
UITVUniversity of Iowa Television (UITV) is a cable programming service available to cable television viewers on campus and in Iowa City, Coralville, Cedar Rapids, and Eastern Iowa.
Video StreamingProvides live Webcasts and archival encoding of streaming media files.
VisualizationWe have a diverse set of services that fall under the visualization category.
Voice MailIncludes voice mail for individual campus users, departmental voice mail, and customized “trees” that provide menu-driven options.
VPN - UI AnywhereUI Anywhere - a Virtual Private Network (VPN) at The University of Iowa
Web conferencingSupport for moderator-led virtual meetings and classes delivered using the Internet.
Web Hosting (U of I Central Web Server)Central web-hosting service for the University of Iowa (www.uiowa.edu)
Web Server Vulnerability ScanningWeb application vulnerability scanning
White Pages listingListings in the Qwest Dex (local directory) under the University of Iowa for departments and Alphabetical White page listings.