Like many other suppliers, Dell has increased our pricing due to currency fluctuations. Luckily, the increase is lower than some other vendors and is less than 10%. Dell have recently advised us of two new options to purchase equipment. For personal purchases, you can use the ‘Dell VIP Club’ to get 15% off computers and […]
macOS 10.12 Sierra
Apple have released their newest edition of macOS, Sierra. CSCS will test the new operating system and advise on when we will be able to support it. In the meanwhile if you have a Mac, please do not upgrade it! With past versions we have seen problems with accessing data, application incompatibilities and other issues […]
Secure Data Hosting Service achieves ISO:27001 certification
The Clinical School Computing Service (CSCS) is delighted to report that the Secure Data Hosting Service, which was introduced two years ago in collaboration with the Information Governance Office to store Sensitive Personal Information for University research studies, has now been awarded ISO:27001 certification, which is a first for any secure computing environment in the […]
New University desktop and laptop agreement
Announcing the new University desktop and laptop agreement The IT Purchasing Group (ITPG) in conjunction with Procurement Services is pleased to announce that the new University agreement for desktop and laptop computers is now available. We are pleased to announce that Dell continue to be the supplier of choice. The agreement has been expanded this […]
Dell Hardware Price Increases
Due to changes in the exchange rate, we expect Dell prices on desktops and laptops to increase shortly. There may be a lag between when Dell’s prices change and our website pricing also changing. If necessary, we will contact you to arrange for an amended Purchase Order.
Computer Security Awareness
Below is a list of the useful applications, tools and systems mentioned in the Information Security Update today at the School Office/Level 4 meeting. You can also view a PDF of the presentation here: Computer Security and Awareness Anti-virus https://cscs.medschl.cam.ac.uk/antivirus-software/ Good ad-blocker For Firefox https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/ For Chrome https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en For Opera https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/ublock/?display=en There is no Safari […]
Clinical School decant from 18 July 2016
We’re moving The Clinical School building will be closed from the 18 July 2016 until April 2017, this will include all offices (including CSCS), teaching rooms, student facilities and the library. The Clinical School will be temporarily rehomed in Bay 13 (the part of the old LMB closest to the entrance roundabout) with the exception […]
New Dell OptiPlex Computer Models
Dell is replacing the OptiPlex 9020 line with the OptiPlex 7040. The numbering series change puts it in line with their other product lines like the Latitudes with the 3000 being base systems, 5000 mid range and 7000 high specification with better resilience and manageability. The 7040s have Intel’s new Skylake processor which is faster […]
Office 365 Now Available
We are pleased to announce that Office 365 is now available to Clinical School Staff. Office 365 has several benefits – one of which is 5 copies of Office for installation on your personal or home Windows PCs or Macs, and Office Mobile for phones and tablets. To log onto the service visit https://portal.office.com and […]
Changes to Storage Config for Linux Users on 27th January
In order to improve resiliency and minimise future service disruptions due to building works, we are relocating the NFS Home folder storage to alternate physical hardware on the 27th January between 10:00 – 12:00. Users on CSCS-supported systems will have their setting automatically updated – simply log out prior to this time and reboot once […]
