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PolyU Gen AI app updates on 1 June 2026

The PolyU Gen AI app has been updated with new models and features on 1 June 2026, bringing enhanced reasoning, coding, agentic workflow, and image-generation capabilities for staff and students.

Cybersecurity advisory: Think twice before saving NetID passwords in MS Edge browser

Recent public reports by security researchers indicate that the built-in password manager in Microsoft Edge may load all saved passwords into the browser's process memory in plain text when the browser starts.

From Student to Alumni: housekeeping for personal documents saved on OneDrive folder on MS O365 Cloud

Upon graduation, you can continue to use your existing NetID and NetPassword to access your alumni mailbox and login to use the PolyUWAN Wi-Fi service on campus.

M365 Copilot Chat: additional LLM options and agents to create Office documents

GPT 5.5 Think Deeper and Quick Response models are now available in M365 Copilot Chat. All staff and students can research topics with enhanced support for deeper analysis and complex, multi‑step tasks using M365 Copilot Chat.

Microsoft service updates and retirements starting in June and July 2026

Microsoft will update and retire several services starting in June and July 2026 to better align with its product positioning.

Staff VPN required for remote access to on-campus Business Administrative Systems

To improve system security and performance, business administrative applications holding sensitive personal information will require a VPN connection if accessed from outside campus. The list of business admin applications that require staff VPN for remote access outside campus is available in Remote access from outside campus to Business Administrative Systems that need VPN connection.

CLO Meeting roundup: Key ITS updates from 21 May 2026

The Computer Liaison Officers’ (CLO) Meeting held on 21 May 2026 brought together colleagues to hear the latest updates from ITS on key services, systems, and upcoming initiatives supporting the University community.