The latest news about bConnected services.
Starting November 2nd, Google+ profile names will be pulled from the CalNet directory preferred name section. Google+ profile names which do not match the CalNet directory will revert back to the preferred name in CalNet.
In 2003, in recognition of the growing threats posed by our use of the Internet for so much of what we do, the month of October was designated National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). The reality is that no individual, business, or government entity is solely responsible for securing the Internet. We each have a role in securing our part of cyberspace, including the devices and networks we use. Individual actions have a collective impact, and when we use the Internet safely we make it more secure for everyone.
Check out what else IST Director Bill Allison has to say about Berkeley’s commitment to transparency in both Slate’s recent article: UC Berkeley Issues the First Ever University Transparency Report and also Inside Higher Ed's
We’ve added bCourses, Box, and CalShare toGoogle App Launcher (the
bConnected is pleased to announce that we are now offering unlimited storage for Box, our cloud-based collaboration environment for sharing individual, group, or departmental files. Box is ideal for managing large collections of files, and large numbers of collaborators. This important change represents unlimited potential for collaboration and innovation for your documents, photos, and research.
In response to feedback from campus, we have enabled additional apps provided by Google, including YouTube, Blogger, and Google+. Unlike the Google Core Apps — bMail, bDrive, and bCal — these Google “Consumer” apps are not covered by the same Terms of Service as the Core Apps, and don’t offer the same level of protection for your files and data.
bConnected is now the name of a portfolio of collaboration services including: Google Apps for Education, Box, CalShare & bCourses Project Sites. To accompany this shift, the bConnected website has a fresh new look and improved organization. The new site includes: