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Save Time with Sharkpass

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"Remember me 30 days" option is at the bottomIn our continued effort to improve information security for our community, the College rolled out Sharkpass in May 2017. We had record adoption of this product.  Below are some helpful hints for using Sharkpass aka Duo.

  • You can avoid the hassle of identifying yourself every time you login on the same computer and browser by simply clicking the “Remember me for 30 days” checkbox on lower half of the authentication screen
  • Acknowledging the Duo “push” from the Duo mobile application is the most streamlined approach and the least expensive option for the College.
  • If you don’t have a mobile device and you are frequently verifying your identity by telephone, you transaction could be simplified with a hardware token.

Please contact the Service Desk at 617-521-2222 for more information.

Simmons Technology Discount

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Did you know that Simmons College students, staff, and faculty are eligible for significant discounts on technology such as computers and software? If you need a new laptop or software for your personal use at home, be sure to visit the Technology Discounts page to view the various offerings.

You can receive discounts on items such as:

  • Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2016
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Education
  • Visio Professional 2016
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Minitab 18
  • …and more!

Please note that all software purchases using these discounts should be installed on your personal computers, NOT Simmons-owned property.

If you need further assistance or have questions or concerns related to Technology Discounts, please contact the Service Desk.

Kotzen Media Makeover

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Picture of Kotzen Room

Over the past few months, Simmons Technology fully updated the media technology in the Kotzen Meeting Room. The system now includes the following built-in features:

  • Easy to use touch screen controller
  • Remote control camera for web conferencing
  • Audio conferencing
  • Video streaming and recording
  • Panasonic laser projector

Visit the Service Desk website to learn more about Kotzen’s new features, or call us (617-521-2222) to set up an appointment for in-room training.