ISSUE 21 ♦ Mar 2021
Forecast of 2021 Key Projects
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 around the world, the way we live, work and study changed a lot. At the same time the demand for more online activities as well as needs on ICT services increased. There is an increased strain on resources due to the economic impact of COVID-19. It is severely challenging for ICT services and information security as well. ICTO will definitely study and implement the ICT services with the available resources according to the expectation and priority of our stakeholders.
A Summary of ICTO Achievement in 2020
2020 was a challenging year for all of us including ICTO. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, there were many unexpected arrangements for teaching, learning, equipment as well as IT support and services. Some key achievements are listed [...]
What did Help Desk do in 2020?
Do you know what Help Desk do? ICTO Help Desk provides support to all staff and students regarding IT facilities and services. We do not only resolve technical issues, we also respond to your enquiries about ICTO’s services and [...]
How long have you not changed your password?
Do you know? In the recent years, data breach occurred in different industries over the world. In case you have not changed your password for a long time, your password may have been compromised in various information security incidents such as [...]
End of support for IMAP access to Staff Mail System
To enhance the security of UM email system and user accounts, the IMAP service of Staff Email System was terminated on 3 March 2021. Staff members will not be able to use the IMAP protocol to access their mailboxes. [...]
New Audio-Video System for Computer Room in E6-2095
ICTO had replaced the Audio-Video system of computer room in E6-2095. After replacement, the image from projector will be sharper than before. There are two TV displays for the students sitting in the back rows. Simple operation manual is [...]
Access to some administrative information systems using Intranet or SSL VPN
With effect from 23 December 2020, the following administrative information systems can only be accessed through campus Intranet or via SSL VPN due to security reasons. List of affected administrative information systems: Human Resource Academic Staff Portfolio System – Administrative [...]
New UM Sports Facilities On-line Booking System
IMS has recently revamped the Sports Facilities Booking System to provide a brand-new user interface which supports both desktop computers and mobile devices. The new system allows users to enquire availabilities and make bookings of UM sports facilities more easily [...]
Event Update
ICTO has organized the following meetings with students and staff members from October 2020 to February 2021. On 27 January 2021, 2nd SUFG meeting of Academic Year 2020/2021 was held. In the meeting, ICTO’s representatives shared the following [...]
How to create a multiple choice exercise in UMMoodle?
1. Enter your quiz, and click the “Edit quiz” button. 2. Click the “Add > a new question” button. 3. Select “Multiple choice” and click “Add”. 4. Input “Question name” and “Question text”. 5. Input the [...]