Weekly Tech Update: June 29, 2026
Welcome to the weekly newsletter dedicated to everything IT! Newsy, fun, informational—get your quick digest of tech content and then go about your day. Check for updates here every Monday.
Weekly Tech Update: June 29, 2026
Welcome to the weekly newsletter dedicated to everything IT! Newsy, fun, informational—get your quick digest of tech content and then go about your day. Check for updates here every Monday.
New Talon cluster a major leap forward in accelerated computing, AI technology infrastructure at Miami
The Talon cluster is getting ready for prime time, and we’re looking forward to all the new AI and quantum capabilities it will give us. Research enabled by the Talon cluster will span many different departments and will help us position Miami as a leader. The cluster itself is a technological marvel, as it’s cooled by geothermal energy, which contributes to Miami’s sustainability goals.
Read more about the Talon cluster and how we’re implementing sustainability practices!
Changes coming to IT Help
Over the course of the summer, IT Services will be making some changes to IT Help to improve the experience for all members of the Miami community. We put together a list of what’s changing (and what’s not changing).
See what’s improving about IT Help.
ICYMI: Supporting Technology and Building Connections: Meet Lucy Anderson
As a Support Analyst I at Miami University, Lucy Anderson plays a key role in keeping technology running smoothly across campus. Her responsibilities include providing IT support for staff and faculty in a variety of departments, as well as AV support for many of the classrooms on campus. From hardware and software troubleshooting to deploying new computers and resolving classroom projection issues, Lucy helps ensure that the technology Miami relies on every day functions effectively.