IT News

Your Lab Deskphone is a Critical Link in Lab Safety

May 6, 2026

The desk phone in your Berkeley Lab office/work space is a critical tool in keeping you safe while you work at the Lab. Just as cyber security helps you work online safely, your dedicated Berkeley Lab office line has significant safety and emergency response benefits. Earlier this year, we discussed the benefits of calling 911 Read more »

IT Training, October 2024

September 24, 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 »
AI at Your Fingertips: Berkeley Lab’s CBORG Initiative Empowers Scientists

September 18, 2024

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 »
(Canceled) Upcoming Trainings for Scopus and SciVal

September 17, 2024

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 »
New Phishing Tactics: QR codes and SMS

September 5, 2024

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 »
IT Training, September 2024

August 29, 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 »
Aug. 29 AI@LBNL Webinar: Building Infrastructure for Cutting-Edge Scientific AI

August 28, 2024

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 »
Google Workspace Updates, August 2024

August 27, 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 »
LastPass URL Encryption – Action Required

August 16, 2024

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 »
Introducing the CBORG AI Portal

July 31, 2024

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 »
Zoom Release Notes, July 2024

July 25, 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 »
GenAI and Scopus AI Webinar on July 30

July 24, 2024

Join IT for a generative AI (GenAI) and Scopus AI webinar on July 30 at 9:00 a.m. An expert panel will address common questions related to Elsevier’s Scopus AI service and discuss the impact of GenAI on the future of academia. Read more »
Scopus AI Demos on July 22-23

July 19, 2024

Join the IT Research Services team for a live demo of Scopus AI on Monday, July 22, 1-2 p.m. and Tuesday, July 23, 10-11 a.m. Scopus AI streamlines research processes and offers features for literature discovery, data analysis, and collaboration. Contact us at library@lbl.gov for an invitation to join the demos. Read more »