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Adobe Releases Patch for Critical Flash Vulnerability

Feb. 21, 2014—See http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-07.html for details on the vulnerability and to download the newest version of Adobe Flash Player for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Adobe recommends users install the update as soon as possible.

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Adobe issues critical Flash Player update

Feb. 5, 2014—On February 4, Adobe released security updates for Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.43 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh and Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.335 and earlier versions for Linux. These updates fix a vulnerability that could permit an attacker to control an affected device. Adobe recommends installing the updates on affected devices as soon as...

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Dell Offers Pre-President’s Day Sale for Vanderbilt!

Jan. 30, 2014—Experience star performance at stellar member prices!  Save early with an exclusive Pre-Presidents Day sale. Offers valid February 5, 2014 – February 27, 2014 at 6 a.m. New Inspiron 3135 3000 Series 10.8″, AMD Quad Core A6-1450 Processor, Windows 8.1, 4GB Memory, 500 GB Hard Drive: Member price is $329.99 after $100 total savings.  Search...

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Software Store Maintenance Scheduled for Tuesday, February 12, 6-8 a.m.

Jan. 30, 2014—Kivuto, the company that hosts the Vanderbilt Software Store, is upgrading ELMS (the storefront platform) on February 12, 2014 beginning at 6:00 AM.  Kivuto expects to complete the maintenance within 2 hours.  During this time, Kivuto will place the store in “maintenance mode” and will display a message indicating the store is temporarily unavailable to...

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SAS OnDemand for Academics

Jan. 29, 2014—SAS OnDemand for Academics provides free data management and data analysis tools that professors can use for teaching and students can use for learning.  Faculty and students use SAS software via the internet and process data by connecting to the cloud. SAS OnDemand for Academics includes: SAS Enterprise Guide SAS Enterprise Miner SAS Forecast Server...

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PyCharm Classroom License

Jan. 24, 2014—JetBrains.com offers PyCharm, a software development tool, for $0 to educational institutions for use in non-commercial research and educating students in classes. Visit the following links to learn more about PyCharm: PyCharm documentation Support Resources Technical support contact Vanderbilt’s subscription runs through July 8, 2014.  The subscription includes product maintenance. Vanderbilt faculty, researchers, and students...

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Oracle Critical Patch Update for January 2014

Jan. 20, 2014—The Critical Patch Update for January 2014 was released on January 14th, 2014. Oracle strongly recommends applying the patches as soon as possible. The Critical Patch Update Advisory is the starting point for relevant information. It includes the list of products affected, pointers to obtain the patches, a summary of the security vulnerabilities for each...

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SAS Visual Analytics Free for Professors and Students

Jan. 20, 2014—The Software Store is sending this email to let you know about a new offer from SAS Institute. SAS Institute is providing professors and students with access to SAS Visual Analytics (VA) for academic teaching at no cost through participation in its Global Academic Program.  Access is through the Teradata University Network (TUN).  Broadband Internet...

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Take Advantage of Dell’s 2014 Savings!

Jan. 17, 2014—Saving options include: Get ready for the big game! Save $400 on the LG 60” 60PN5700 Plasma Smart HDTV Market value: $1,249.99. Member price: $849.99 after coupon. Use coupon code: BTFMT2RSJNFVWB Search SKU: A6999907. Offer valid until 1/31/14 at 8am EST Save on a new Dell Venue 11 Pro tablet through 11/22/14 – Member price...

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