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Grateful for a Remarkable Journey: Retirement Announcement

Posted By Thomas Trappler 06-08-2023 12:23:00 PM
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Dear ITPSM Members, I write to share that I'll be retiring from my position at the University of California effective 7/1/23. This has been a challenging decision to make, but the time is right to move on to other adventures. My focus has always been on bringing together our diverse and distributed ...

RE: Sad News - Ruth Ginzberg

Posted By Thomas Trappler 05-12-2023 09:47:15 AM
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Thank you for sharing this distressing news, Marg. I was so very saddened to learn of Ruth's passing. I've been honored to have her as a friend and colleague for so many years. She's been such a big part of the ITPSM and the higher ed community as well. One could always count on Ruth to bring clarity ...

RE: Does CASA/EES cover new Bing or Edge (the one with the side bar)

Posted By Thomas Trappler 04-13-2023 09:21:37 AM
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Agree that appropriate usage guidelines will be essential. A recent example related to such appropriate (or inappropriate) use cases was in the news recently. See https://gizmodo.com/chatgpt-ai-samsung-employees-leak-data-1850307376 ------------------------------ Thomas Trappler Associate Director, ...

RE: Where does your IT Vendor Management team live?

Posted By Thomas Trappler 11-01-2022 09:35:05 AM
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Hi Tim, Great, and timeless, question. Here at the University of California, IT Supplier Management for systemwide IT suppliers is led by UC Systemwide Procurement Services in close collaboration with key partners, stakeholders and SMEs in IT, security, legal, risk, privacy, accessibility, and business ...

ITPSM - Annual Meeting, 10/25/22, 1-2pm, Hyatt Regency, Centennial Ballroom A

Posted By Thomas Trappler 10-18-2022 09:57:18 AM
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ITPSM - Annual Meeting, 10/25/22, 1-2pm, Hyatt Regency, Centennial Ballroom A Dear ITPSM, Looking forward to seeing everyone at our annual face-to-face meeting next week! Details and agenda are below. DETAILS IT Procurement and Supplier Management (ITPSM) Community Group - Annual Meeting 10/25/22, ...

Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights

Posted By Thomas Trappler 10-13-2022 09:36:19 AM
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Thought this might be of interest as well. It includes specific references to education. The White House has been busy in the area of technology lately. Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights | The White House The White House remove preview Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights | The White House ...

RE: President Biden Signs Executive Order to Implement the European Union-U.S. Data Privacy Framework

Posted By Thomas Trappler 10-13-2022 09:33:37 AM
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Definitely needed for commerce between US and EU. There's been a somewhat challenging history in this area. This new Framework replaces the former Privacy Shield, which itself replaced Safe Harbor. Hopefully the Framework fares better. ------------------------------ Thomas Trappler Associate Director, ...

President Biden Signs Executive Order to Implement the European Union-U.S. Data Privacy Framework

Posted By Thomas Trappler 10-12-2022 02:54:08 PM
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Dear ITPSM, FYI - Thought this may be of interest. FACT SHEET: President Biden Signs Executive Order to Implement the European Union-U.S. Data Privacy Framework | The White House The White House remove preview FACT SHEET: President Biden Signs Executive Order to Implement the European ...

RE: Suggested topics for our face-to-face meeting at EDUCAUSE Annual Meeting

Posted By Thomas Trappler 10-06-2022 09:50:50 AM
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Dear ITPSM, Just wanted to ensure everyone's aware that EDUCAUSE has assigned the room for our annual face-to-face meeting at EDUCAUSE 2023. Complete details are below. We'll be finalizing the agenda shortly. If you have any additional suggested agenda items, please share them by 10/10/22. Looking forward ...

RE: Suggested topics for our face-to-face meeting at EDUCAUSE Annual Meeting

Posted By Thomas Trappler 08-11-2022 01:03:23 PM
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Hi Everyone, Sharing a quick update that our meeting is confirmed for Tuesday Oct 25, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Will share the specific meeting room information as soon as we receive it from the conference organizers. Please reply to share your suggestions for agenda topics. Very much looking forward ...

Broadcom to Acquire VMware

Posted By Thomas Trappler 05-26-2022 09:14:34 AM
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Thought this might be of interest. Per Broadcom's press release below, they're planning to acquire VMware for $61B. https://investors.broadcom.com/news-releases/news-release-details/broadcom-acquire-vmware-approximately-61-billion-cash-and-stock ------------------------------ Thomas Trappler Associate ...

Fw: ALL-COMMUNITY-MSG : Final Reminder - EDUCAUSE CG Archives Sunsetting

Posted By Thomas Trappler 03-29-2022 09:35:39 AM
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Sharing a reminder that the previous email archive system and its contents will be decommissioned this Thursday (3/31). -------------------------------------------------------------- From: Mairéad Martin via EDUCAUSE Connect Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 8:05 AM To: Thomas Trappler Subject: ALL-COMMUNITY-MSG ...

Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard

Posted By Thomas Trappler 01-19-2022 11:54:01 AM
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Thought this might be of interest. Things have been relatively quiet on the IT acquisitions front lately. This is certainly a big acquisition on Microsoft's part. https://news.microsoft.com/2022/01/18/microsoft-to-acquire-activision-blizzard-to-bring-the-joy-and-community-of-gaming-to-everyone-acros ...

Fw: ITVMO Newsletter

Posted By Thomas Trappler 01-10-2022 09:51:43 AM
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Dear ITPSM, Happy new year! I hope that everyone had a good holiday break and is staying healthy and safe. Sharing the message below from the GSA's IT Vendor Management Office in which they summarize their goals and objectives for 2022. Hoping this may be useful and present a good opportunity to think ...

RE: ITPSM In-Person Meeting at EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2021

Posted By Thomas Trappler 10-22-2021 03:21:53 PM
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Dear ITPSM, Just a quick update to share that our meeting next week (10/27) is now formally posted in the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference agenda (see direct URL below). https://edu21.educause.edu/sessions/23145542/IT-Procurement-and-Supplier-Management-ITPSM-Community-Group-Annual-Meeting Looking forward ...

ITPSM In-Person Meeting at EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2021

Posted By Thomas Trappler 10-11-2021 06:22:16 PM
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Dear ITPSM, I hope this message finds you all staying healthy and safe. For those attending the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in-person in Philadelphia later this month, we've managed to schedule time for ITPSM members to gather. Details are below. We understand that it may be challenging for folks to attend ...