Researchers Services

Common ITS Services that help support research

ServiceShort Description
3D PrintingCreate 3D objects from computer files created with CAD file and other 3D software.
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.
Data Center SpaceWe will assist researchers in finding space for their systems.
General Security ConsultingProvide recommendations for security controls implementation for computing devices.
Grid ComputingGROW (Grid Research and educatiOn group at IoWa)
High Performance Computing - HPCResearch Services provides several different High Performance Computing services.
Instructional & Research Services Consulting StudioComputer work areas where faculty and support staff can collaborate with ITS consultants on research and instructional projects.
IT TrainingIT training opportunities offered from ITS
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.
Research Technology ConsultingConsultation Services for ITS Research Services
Security TrainingMonthly security seminars, an annual Security Day conference, and more.
Sequence AnalysisGCG and Seqweb
Software DownloadDownload select software titles through the web.
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.
UIOWA System Registry (USR) An application to register computer systems with support contact information, and to indicate the purpose and type of system.
Virtual DesktopWeb-based access to ITC applications from anywhere.
Wiki ServiceProvides wikis to groups and individuals on campus
XythosWeb based file storage for storing and sharing files with colleagues both inside and outside of the university.  Ticketing system makes file sharing secure.

Total Services: 81

ServiceShort Description
Enterprise Application Development ConsultingWe provide technical expertise related to enterprise application development.
Enterprise Application IntegrationWe provide implementation and integration support for vended applications. This includes centrally supported PeopleSoft enterprise applications and various departmental applications.
FileMaker Hosting and AdministrationFileMaker database administration and hosting for support of light-medium sized, non-enterprise solutions.
General Security ConsultingProvide recommendations for security controls implementation for computing devices.
Google Search ApplianceWeb site searching service for the University of Iowa and affiliated web sites.
Grid ComputingGROW (Grid Research and educatiOn group at IoWa)
HawkIDAuthentication service provided using Active Directory
HawkmailCampuswide email/calendaring service.
High Performance Computing - HPCResearch Services provides several different High Performance Computing services.
High-Speed Internet ApplicationsConsulting for applications that leverage high-performance networking infrastructure and worldwide partnerships to further the University's instructional and research missions.
ICON (Iowa Courses ONline) Course Management SystemPassword-protected course management system for The University of Iowa
Information Access and Decision SupportWe provide support and infrastructure for publishing institutional data to the University Data Warehouse.
Instructional & Research Services Consulting StudioComputer work areas where faculty and support staff can collaborate with ITS consultants on research and instructional projects.
Instructional Technology Centers (ITCs)Student Computer Labs
IT TrainingIT training opportunities offered from ITS
ITC PrintingPrinting in ITCs and UI Libraries
ITS Help DeskSupport for the University community on IT services, technology and software.
Java / JSP Site Hosting (Tomcat)Servlet container for Java & JSP based web applications
Library Public ComputersITC computing in UI Libraries
Mailing List Service (LISTSERV)Campuswide e-mail list service
Microsoft SQL Server Hosting and AdministrationMicrosoft SQL database administration, management, and hosting support.
Molecular ModelingSybyl Molecular Modeling
MyFilesAnywhere... anytime access to network files such as SAFE for students and H: and L: drives for faculty/staff via the web. MyFiles allows students, faculty, and staff to access and interact with their data stored on their personal network space.
MyTeamProvides collaboration for workgroups and teams using Microsoft SharePoint 2003
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.
Oracle Hosting and AdministrationOracle database administration, management, and hosting support.
Phonebook/Email LookupInterfaces to white pages directory
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.
Real Time Collaboration SolutionsConsulting and other support provided for real time Internet-based collaboration environments.
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.
Sequence AnalysisGCG and Seqweb
Software DownloadDownload select software titles through the web.
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.
Statistical Data ApplicationsStatistical support for UI data application tools and consulting for institutional data.
Survey@IowaOnline data collection service available to the University of Iowa community at no cost.
System Center Configuration Manager 2007SCCM 2007 is a comprehensive solution for remote workstation management
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 Conferencing, Room-basedConsulting and other support for room-based Internet video conferencing systems
Video StreamingProvides live Webcasts and archival encoding of streaming media files.
Virtual DesktopWeb-based access to ITC applications from anywhere.
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 Design (Boomerang Group)Provides web design services and guidance on hosting solutions for departmental web sites
Web Hosting (LAMP Server)A departmental development platform for fairly standard Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP driven websites.
Web Server Vulnerability ScanningWeb application vulnerability scanning
Wiki ServiceProvides wikis to groups and individuals on campus
XythosWeb based file storage for storing and sharing files with colleagues both inside and outside of the university.  Ticketing system makes file sharing secure.