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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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New podcast “Cyber Supplements” by the Berkeley Lab IT Cyber Security team
It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month! We’ve created a new cyber security podcast named “Cyber Supplements”. This podcast informs you of emergent and persistent cyber security challenges facing the Lab, in a new and engaging format. The first episode discusses weak and temporary passwords. Read more »
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Google Sign-In for Third-Party Apps – Action Required
Third-party apps that use only a username and password to access Google Accounts will no longer be supported beginning September 30, 2024. Read more »
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IT Training, October 2024
Science IT @ LBL has partnered with D-Lab to offer our workshops to you. Following is a list of upcoming workshops on Python, R Programming, and Excel. To register for the workshops listed below, click on the link below to read the description, and then click the link to register via the partner portal for… Read more »
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AI at Your Fingertips: Berkeley Lab’s CBORG Initiative Empowers Scientists
In early August, ScienceIT introduced the CBORG AI Portal, offering researchers at the Lab access to a comprehensive set of AI models. Learn more about the project and how Lab scientists are using CBORG AI services. Read more »
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(Canceled) Upcoming Trainings for Scopus and SciVal
The Scopus and SciVal trainings have been canceled due to technical issues. IT Research Services will provide an update on the rescheduled courses when available. Read more »
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New Phishing Tactics: QR codes and SMS
The Berkeley Lab Cyber Security group has identified a new phishing tactic that uses an image file and QR codes to bypass spam filters. The attacker then takes the attack to your phone, communicating with you via SMS messages. Read more »
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IT Training, September 2024
IT offers technical training to Berkeley Lab employees in partnership with UC Berkeley. Upcoming courses include Python GPT fundamentals and a beginner-friendly introduction to coding with GitHub Copilot, popular AI coding assistant. Read more »
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Aug. 29 AI@LBNL Webinar: Building Infrastructure for Cutting-Edge Scientific AI
Join us on Thursday, Aug. 29, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the next AI@LBNL webinar featuring speakers from the IT Division and NERSC’s Data and AI Services Group. Read more »
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Google Workspace Updates, August 2024
Learn about new and upcoming changes to Google Workspace apps, including better formatting for tables in Google Sheets, an easier way to view Google Forms data, and improvements to sharing in Google Workspace. Read more »
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LastPass URL Encryption – Action Required
LastPass will begin rolling out URL encryption in August 2024. Once the privacy enhancement becomes available, action is required for all LastPass users to encrypt the URL of existing vault items. The process will only take a few minutes. Read more »
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Introducing the CBORG AI Portal
We are excited to announce the launch of the CBORG AI Portal, part of a comprehensive suite of AI services created to empower Berkeley Lab researchers and staff with the latest AI technologies to enhance research and productivity. Read more »
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Zoom Release Notes, July 2024
Zoom provides up-to-date release notes for new features and enhancements. This month, the IT Division’s Audio Visual team (IT AV Services) is highlighting Zoom Workplace tools to help staff manage third-party note-taking apps during meetings and navigate recent changes. Read more »
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