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Oracle Java SE Critical Patch Update
Oracle released a Java SE Critical Patch Update (i.e. Java 7 Update 15) earlier this week. The update addresses zero-day vulnerabilities (i.e. previously unknown vulnerabilities) in Java browser plug-ins. The updating feature in Java 6 will ask users to download and install Java 7 Update 15. Alternatively, you can download the update from Java.com. Oracle...... KEEP READING
Posted on Thursday, February 21st, 2013 in Blog | No Comments »
Security Advisory for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
On February 13, 2013, Adobe announced security issues with Adobe Reader and Acrobat. The vulnerabilities can permit an attacker to take control of unprotected computers when users click on PDF files delivered via email. See https://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa13-02.html for the list of affected Adobe products and the steps you can take to protect your computer.... KEEP READING
Posted on Friday, February 15th, 2013 in Blog | No Comments »
HP President’s Day Sale
HP’s new Pavilion Sleekbooks are on sale for President’s Day starting at $355.99. Get a touchscreen capable laptop for under $650 by upgrading to the HP Pavilion TouchSmart 15z-b000 Sleekbook. The sale runs from 2/17/2013-2/23/2013. Take advantage of these offers through the HP Academy Program. Visit http://www.hpdirect.com/academy/vanderbilt or call 1-800-632-8251.... KEEP READING
Posted on Friday, February 15th, 2013 in Blog | No Comments »
Endnote for iPad
Thomson Reuters introduced EndNote X6 for iPad for $9.99 on February 12. You can order EndNote X6 for iPad through the Apple AppStore (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/endnote-for-ipad/id593994211?mt=8). See http://endnote.com/en/anywhere for product information.... KEEP READING
Posted on Friday, February 15th, 2013 in Blog | No Comments »
Microsoft is Business Intelligence Platform Leader
Gartner released its February 2013 Magic Quadrant report for Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Platforms. In the report, Gartner places Microsoft above Tableau Software in the leader’s quadrant. Departments that use Tableau software can save money by moving to the Microsoft platform through Vanderbilt’s Campus Agreement. Access the Microsoft products by visiting http://softwarestore.vanderbilt.edu.... KEEP READING
Posted on Friday, February 15th, 2013 in Blog | No Comments »
Fake Domain Renewal Alerts
The Software Store is receiving reports of spam domain registration renewal alerts. In addition, Network Solutions, Vanderbilt’s primary supplier for domain registrations, renewals, and transfers, sent an alert advising us that Network Solutions customers are receiving fake renewal notifications and/or invoices for DNS services related to their existing domain names. This is a deceptive sales...... KEEP READING
Posted on Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 in Blog | No Comments »
Microsoft DreamSpark Subscription Saves Vanderbilt over $260,000 during First Year
ITS recently renewed a Microsoft DreamSpark Standard subscription (https://www.dreamspark.com/institution/subscription.aspx) for the campus community. Benefits include: • Campus-wide access by students, faculty, and IT staff • Free access to Windows Server, Visual Studio Professional, Expression, Windows Embedded, and SQL Server • Academic and non-commercial use rights • Authorization to develop Windows, Windows Phone apps, and games...... KEEP READING
Posted on Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 in Blog | No Comments »
Free Nook!
Get a free Nook with the purchase of any HP consumer model PC over $599! The promotion runs from 1/27/13 to 2/2/13 or while supplies last. Just add Nook (Item #C8U53AA) to your cart. Discount will be taken off the PC at checkout. Register now for HP Academy pricing. Visit **http://www.hpdirect.com/academy/vanderbilt** or call 1-800-632-8251.... KEEP READING
Posted on Monday, January 28th, 2013 in Blog | No Comments »
Microsoft System Center 2012 with SP1
Microsoft released Service Pack 1 (SP1) for System Center 2012 products: • System Center 2012 Client Management Suite with Service Pack 1 • System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Client Management License with Service Pack 1 • System Center 2012 Datacenter with Service Pack 1 • System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection with Service Pack 1 •...... KEEP READING
Posted on Monday, January 28th, 2013 in Blog | No Comments »
Vanderbilt Employees Qualify for $9.95 Copy of Office 2013
Vanderbilt employees can buy Office Professional Plus 2013 for Windows 7 or 8 for $9.95 through the Microsoft Home Use Program (HUP) for personal non-commercial use starting today. The suite includes: • Access 2013 • Excel 2013 • InfoPath 2013 • Lync 2013 • OneNote 2013 • Outlook 2013 • PowerPoint 2013 • Publisher 2013...... KEEP READING
Posted on Thursday, January 17th, 2013 in Blog | No Comments »
