In 2023, S&T IT began focusing efforts and communicating to campus about the transition to Windows 11 operating system for campus computers to be compliant with UM System Information Security policies and guidelines. In fall 2025, Microsoft will no longer support the Windows 10 operating system. IT has a goal to transition computers running Windows 10 off our main network by the spring of 2025. Any campus managed computer running Windows 10 after April 10th will no longer allow logins.
Progress: As of Friday, January 24, IT has been able to update or replace computers to achieve 86% conversion to Windows 11:
Who: All users with campus managed computers running Windows.
What: At the beginning of the 2024, IT started coordinating efforts working with departments to identify old computers that need to be replaced. Information was also provided about opportunities to participate in Dell bulk buys to purchase new Windows 11 computers at a discounted price. Starting in the summer of 2024, IT began contacting assigned users with computers that need to be upgraded to Windows 11 or be replaced.
When: In the spring of 2025, another Dell bulk buy is scheduled starting February 6. Assigned computer users will again be contacted and provided a link to order replacement computers, or to surplus computers no longer needed.