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Express secure VPN service to PolyU online teaching delivery platform for students based in Mainland

Connectivity for Mainland based students to access online teaching delivery platforms has been further enhanced with the new express secure VPN service access via the domain name “ctexpress.polyu.edu.hk”.

Work from Home IT Security Tips

While companies are rolling out special work from home arrangements, hackers are reportedly taking advantage of the coronavirus outbreak to launch attacks. Here are some handy tips to protect yourself and the University data when working from home.

IT Security Online Training Course new module on Cloud service adoption for staff

A new module of IT Security Online Training Course for staff is now available on LEARN@PolyU. Before adopting a Cloud service, you should consider the Cloud service provider service level commitment and exit flexibility, in addition to policy on customer data security and privacy.

IT support for research new communication channel n online workshops

ITS has been providing various kinds of research enabling tools for researchers including, but not limited to, High Performance Computing platform, High Throughput Computing, University Cloud, Database as a Service, Gitlab, Jupiter and open software development environment.

A green data centre with enhanced reliability and capacity now in service

The University Main Computer Room (MCR) has completed a major overhaul on air-conditioning, power supply and hosting capacity.

Conduct online lectures with Blackboard Collaborate

During the class suspension period, teachers can leverage Blackboard Collaborate to conduct online lectures. Blackboard Collaborate is a virtual classroom tool available on the University’s LEARN@PolyU platform.

How to leverage Microsoft Teams for teaching n learning activities

In addition to Blackboard Collaborate, lecturers can also use another collaboration tool, Microsoft Teams, to support online teaching activities.

ITS DBaaS Solution Now Supports MySQL

MySQL is the world’s most popular open source database. As a key component of the open source software bundle LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and Perl/PHP/Python), MySQL is widely applied in teaching, learning and research.

Common study area now available at Student Computer Centre

A series of improvement works have been conducted at the Student Computer Centre (SCC) at Li Ka Shing Tower. Phase 1 improvement works include student common areas at Rooms M306 and M307 where students can relax between classes, recharge their handsets/ laptops and network with others.

Why you should not use pirated software

Software piracy is the stealing of intellectual property. It is also risky to download pirated software as it may contain viruses