IT News

As cyber threats continue to evolve, especially with the rapid growth of AI-enabled attacks, keeping Berkeley Lab systems secure requires everyone to stay current with software updates. One simple but important step is making sure your VPN software is up to date. The Lab’s VPN is a key part of our security infrastructure. It helps… Read more »

Creating polished, on-brand communications at Berkeley Lab just got easier. Creative Services has begun integrating Bynder, the Lab’s new digital asset management (DAM) system, into Marq, giving users direct access to approved Lab photos and other creative assets without ever leaving their document. A replacement for WebDAM, Bynder serves as Berkeley Lab’s centralized library for… Read more »

We’re building out the tracks for LabTech 2026, slated for Tuesday, November 3rd in Building 50. This popular in-person and virtual event will feature IT experts discussing everything from AI tips and tricks, the latest in cyber security as well as IT policy, ScienceIT 101, and more. But first we want to hear from you!… Read more »

As summer travel season begins, Berkeley Lab’s IT Division encourages employees to install the new NinjaOne device management agent before heading out on vacation if they have not already done so. Taking a few minutes now to install the platform can help ensure your computer remains secure, counted in the annual device inventory , and… Read more »

If you have a design, communications, or creative project that needs to be completed before the end of Fiscal Year 2026 (September 30, 2026), now is the time to connect with the Creative Services Office (CSO). As the fiscal year draws to a close, demand for design and creative services increases significantly across Berkeley Lab.… Read more »

Google’s recently announced major updates across Google workspace platforms and AI tools including native tool upgrades, major shifts are coming to how teams collaborate, organize information, and utilize artificial intelligence within the Google ecosystem. Here are the top ones to keep an eye on:  AI Innovation: Highlights from Google I/O At the May Google Unveil… Read more »

Science IT @ LBL has partnered with D-Lab to offer free, engaging workshops on the latest IT applications. Upcoming workshops include Python, R Programming, and Tidyverse. Sign up for a free class today! Read more »

Berkeley Lab’s IT Division opens its doors every spring to some of its youngest visitors, groups of energetic second graders eager to explore the world of computers, coding, and networking. For one week each year, students from local elementary school, Sylvia Mendez elementary school come to the Lab for an immersive experience designed to introduce… Read more »

To strengthen digital security at Berkeley Lab, the IT Division is rolling out Passkeys Lab-wide following a successful three-month pilot. The transition began with Operations divisions in April and is now expanding to Research divisions in May. Passkeys are a modern authentication method stored on your device that use secure, cryptographic verification or a physical… Read more »

BLAM! 2026 (Berkeley Lab AI Mastery) an IT Division program focused on using AI to enhance productivity, research, and science is over. The month long course featured webinars, resources, challenges, and office hours to support the Berkeley Lab’s learning journey. If you missed BLAM this time around, no worries! All materials, including webinar recordings, remain available. We… Read more »