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Accessing HelloSign: Important Update
Due to recent changes implemented by HelloSign (now part of Dropbox Sign), the service is no longer accessible through the Google App Launcher, often referred to as the “waffle” menu. Users who previously relied on this quick-access feature will need to adjust their workflow to continue using HelloSign. To access HelloSign moving forward, go directly… Read more »
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Expanding Storage Services for Research Data
Next-generation research at the Lab is expected to generate many petabytes of data per year. The success of these big data projects demands a high-performance data pipeline. To address this critical need, ScienceIT offers the Science Project Storage Service (SPSS v2), a performant, resilient, scalable, and cost-effective storage solution. Read more »
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Video Replay: Data Science for Postdocs Workshop
Watch a recording of the data science workshop, “Exploratory Data Analysis for Timeseries Data,” held on August 2 with Tim Fong, ScienceIT consultant, and the Career Pathways Office. Read more »
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Discover, Collaborate, Excel: Complete Your Berkeley Lab Profile
Lab staff profiles aggregate data from multiple systems to build a comprehensive picture of our organization. Creating a complete and engaging profile helps you present a professional and strategic Lab presence. Make it a priority to complete your profile and build enriching connections around the world. Read more »
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Zoom Cloud Recording Policy
The Zoom cloud recording feature allows hosts to record to Zoom’s cloud server. The lbl.gov Zoom account has a storage limit that is shared across the organization. Cloud recordings will be deleted automatically after 30 days to ensure that the feature remains available to everyone. Read more »
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Google Workspace Updates, June-July 2023
Read a summary of selected updates to Google Workspace apps, including new collaboration, formatting, and accessibility features for Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Sites, and Chat. Read more »
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IT Training, August 2023
IT offers technical training courses to Berkeley Lab employees in partnership with UC Berkeley. Upcoming courses include the fundamentals of Python and data science workshops using R and Stata. Click on the course titles to learn more, then register through the Berkeley Lab portal. Read more »
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Data Science for Postdocs, August 2
Lab Postdocs are invited to join Tim Fong, ScienceIT consultant, on August 2 from 1 to 2 p.m. for a chat about data science services and a demo of solutions using Python and Jupyter Notebook. The class is aimed toward teaching scientists with no prior coding experience. Registration is required. Read more »
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Upgrade to CrowdStrike to Resolve Sophos Errors
As of July 21, Sophos is no longer supported at Berkeley Lab. If you don’t have CrowdStrike installed, the Lab’s new antivirus software, your system is no longer fully protected, and you might encounter Sophos error messages. Fix the errors and ensure work devices remain protected by upgrading to CrowdStrike today. Read more »
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ScienceIT Updates, July 2023
Read about the latest updates to IT Division scientific computing resources and services, including an increase to the free PI computing allowance. Also learn about using Lawrencium, the shared computational Linux cluster available to all Berkeley Lab researchers and their collaborators. Read more »
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Adopt CrowdStrike by July 21
The IT Division encourages Lab staff to adopt CrowdStrike before the deadline of July 21, 2023. Sophos has been discontinued and CrowdStrike is the Lab’s new antivirus software. Keep your devices secure and ensure protection from the latest cyber attacks today. Read more »
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DOE Omni Interns Join IT
The DOE Omni Technology Alliance Internship Program provides paid summer internships across the DOE complex for talented undergraduate and graduate students studying cybersecurity, IT, and related fields. Meet the 2023 class of Omni interns at Berkeley Lab: Jeaneille Amoako, Kendra Harris, and Robin Simpson. Read more »
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Zoom Release Notes, June 2023
Zoom has become an essential part of collaboration and connectivity at Berkeley Lab. Beginning in June 2023, release notes for the latest, most useful Zoom features will be summarized on a monthly basis, should relevant updates occur. Read more »
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