Panther Analytics Is Moving To Power BI
For many years, Panther Analytics reports have been delivered using two reporting tools: Pyramid for visualizations like charts and summarized tables and SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) for large, paginated spreadsheets of data. In a few weeks, Microsoft’s Power BI will be replacing Pyramid. This article will explain how this change will impact your experience
Destination: Productivity – A Summer Tech Road Trip Through AI Tools
We’re excited to invite you to this year’s Summer Software Showcase for Staff and Faculty. This updated showcase highlights the latest in innovative tools and explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping productivity in real-world applications. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover new tech, gain hands-on insights, and stay ahead of the curve! Event Details: Date: 7/22/25
Why Storing Passwords in a Web Browser Is Risky
As your Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), I want to chat with you about something important: storing passwords in your web browser. When I speak with members of the Chapman Community, I often get asked if storing passwords in your web browser is a good idea. While saving your passwords there might seem very convenient,
Upcoming Zoom Changes in Classrooms
IS&T’s Classroom Technology team is working on enhancing the classroom technology experience. As part of this effort, Zoom meetings will be hosted directly from the Classroom PC instead of the Zoom touchpanel. Reason for the Change By centralizing Zoom functionality on the Classroom PC, instructors will benefit from an efficient and seamless experience that aligns more
Announcing IS&T's Summer 2025 Technology Workshops
Chapman University’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) team is delighted to announce the forthcoming Summer 2025 Technology Workshops. These workshops are set to offer engaging and valuable learning experiences for our faculty and staff. Why Attend? Expert Guidance: Our experienced IS&T training team will guide you through the latest software updates. Interactive Learning: Participate in
Cybersecurity Tips for the End of the Academic and Financial Year
As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Chapman University, I want to remind everyone in our university community to stay vigilant as we approach the end of the academic and fiscal year. This time of year can be hectic and stressful, making it easier for cyber threats to slip through the cracks. Phishing attacks
Alumni Access to Chapman University Email and Services
As commencement approaches and our students prepare to take their next steps beyond Chapman, we want to acknowledge the excitement of such a big transition. Our goal is to make this process as smooth and supportive as possible, especially when staying connected and accessing essential digital tools. Alumni Email Access Starting with the Class of
Upcoming Email Update: Archive Mailbox Enablement
To help improve performance, ensure long-term access to older messages, and manage storage more efficiently, the Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) team will begin to enable automatic archive mailboxes on Thursday, May 1st, 2025, for all active faculty and staff. You can expect to see the Archive mailbox within 24 hours. This change is part of our continued
Introducing PantherAI
Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) is thrilled to announce the initial release of “PantherAI”, a multi-platform AI portal that facilitates easy access to the latest AI technologies from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and beyond. “PantherAI provides an easy and safe way to use the latest artificial technology tools without signing up for individual paid accounts”, said
Cybersecurity Through the Eyes of the Turtle and the Hare
Recap of Part 2: Shelby received a suspicious email and reported it to the InfoSec team, who confirmed it was a phishing attempt. Bugsy, on the other hand, received a phishing email and fell for it, compromising his account and computer. That night, while Bugsy slept, alerts were going off in the university’s Security Operations