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Track AI Usage and Costs with ComputeView
IT Division’s new ComputeView site helps Berkeley Lab employees track their use of Lab-approved AI services and help them understand the associated costs. By bringing usage, spending, and budget information into one place, ComputeView makes it easier for Berkeley Lab staff to monitor activity and manage project charges. ComputeView serves as a centralized place to… Read more »
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October Google Cloud & Workspace Updates: The Latest Tools to Boost Productivity
Google continues to introduce new Cloud and Workspace features designed to help you work smarter, collaborate more effectively, and save time. Explore the latest updates, including new AI-powered capabilities and productivity enhancements that can streamline your daily work at Berkeley Lab. Also, consider attending LabTech, where we’ll feature many of the latest Google updates as part… Read more »
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Bynder 101 : Register for CSO’s Intro Training
Creative Services Office (CSO) is offering a Bynder 101 webinar on the ins and outs of the Lab’s new digital asset management (DAM) system, which works with both Canva and Marq, giving users direct access to approved Lab photos, b-roll, and other visual assets without ever leaving their document. The webinar is Thursday, November 19th… Read more »
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The Technology Powering the Science: A Q&A with CIO Adam Stone
From powering scientific discoveries to keeping your laptop running smoothly, the Lab’s IT Division touches nearly every part of our work. Elements sat down with Chief Information Officer Adam Stone to learn how his team supports both cutting-edge research and everyday operations. Read the whole story here. Read more »
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Install CrowdStrike on Mac and Linux computers
To combat rising cyber threats, CrowdStrike is now required on all Berkeley Lab Mac and Linux computers. It offers proven protection, having recently blocked attacks on home Macs and demonstrated that it would have prevented a recent Linux incident. Installation takes just minutes, protecting your research and safeguarding our scientific mission. Across all national labs… Read more »
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Canva Is Back at Berkeley Lab with Approved Templates
Canva, a brand templating platform, is returning to Berkeley Lab on October 1, 2026 as a centrally managed tool that makes it easier to create routine, professional communications using design-approved templates and Berkeley Lab branded resources. Employees can request access through the Berkeley Lab Software Distribution site and sign in using their Berkeley Lab identity.… Read more »
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Meet Berkelium: A Flexible New Kubernetes-based Platform for Modern Science
ScienceIT has launched a new pilot called Berkelium, Berkeley Lab’s new Kubernetes cluster for building, testing, automating, and sharing scientific work. Researchers can see a demo at LabTech on November 3rd, 2026. There is a Berkelium training on November 17 at 1PM. You can register for it here. Traditional high-performance computing systems such as Lawrencium… Read more »
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September 2026 Google Cloud & Workspace Updates: The Latest Tools to Boost Productivity
Google continues to introduce new Cloud and Workspace features designed to help you work smarter, collaborate more effectively, and save time. Explore the latest updates, including new AI-powered capabilities and productivity enhancements that can streamline your daily work at Berkeley Lab. Here are a few of the key features and updates, but you can check… Read more »
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AI Tools Update: Complimentary and Paid Options
As AI becomes increasingly important to research and the everyday tasks at the Lab, the ScienceIT team has evaluated a range of AI tools and developed options to support the diverse needs of the Lab community. Beyond our core CBorg AI tools, Berkeley Lab offers access to a suite of commercial AI promotions, subscriptions and… Read more »
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From Prompt to Pixel: How CSO Used AI to Bring the Biosciences Holiday Card to Life
For years, Biosciences’ digital holiday card has been one of Berkeley Lab’s most creative seasonal traditions. Past cards have featured protein molecules floating inside a snow globe, DNA-inspired animations, and memorable characters ranging from “Earl N. Meyer” flask to an animated lab mouse (“Murray”), “Sparky” polar bear, “Ginger” gingerbread person, “Rhoda Blocker” turkey, and goats.… Read more »
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Register for LabTech 2026
Join us in-person or online via Zoom on Tuesday, November 3rd to explore what’s new in IT at Berkeley Lab. What is LabTech? LabTech is a free event for Berkeley Lab staff and friends focused on technology that supports science and workplace productivity. Hosted by the IT Division, LabTech features technical tutorials, interactive discussions, networking… Read more »
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Upcoming Webinar: Secure Coding in the Age of AI on September 11 at 10AM
AI-assisted and agentic tools allow us to write more code, faster than ever before. However, the attack surface has not shrunk to match; it has shifted and multiplied. To address this, ScienceIT team is offering a new security-awareness webinar designed for everyone who writes code at the Lab from novices leveraging AI to seasoned developers.… Read more »
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Update Required for LBL Employee Wireless Access by August 26
An important security update is coming to the lbnl-employee Wi-Fi network on August 26. Most Lab-managed computers will update automatically, but personal devices, research instruments, and other unmanaged equipment may require action. Read the article to learn what prompts to expect, how to confirm a safe connection, and where to get help if your device… Read more »
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