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The Unidesk Configuration Management Database (CMDB) project is now underway.

An important project which will significantly enhance the University Help Desk system UniDesk is now underway. The configuration management database (CMDB) will hold information about the components of the information systems used in an our IT services and the relationships between those components. The CMDB will provide an organised view of our system configuration data and functionality for viewing and reporting on this data from multiple perspectives e.g. all of the system components used to deliver our Student Records system.

The main benefits of the CMDB for the University include:

- more cost effective management of IT services

- reduced downtime through more effective change management underpinned by better impact analysis

- better risk management and improved security

- improved compliance with technology and legislative requirements

- better service for staff and students .

The CMDB will underpin the Incident, Problem and Change & Release process, and will also ensure that Unidesk provides a more comprehensive Service Management solution for the University.

Further information about the project can be found at:

News listing

Publication date

Expanding online learning with edX

19 October, 2018

We are expanding support for online learning by delivering MicroMasters programs.

Annual upgrade of JIRA successfully completed

08 October, 2018

Upgrade of issue reporting software successfully delivered, with big thanks to our summer intern.

GDPR Preparation for Applications Project Closure

08 October, 2018

Project to support the work required across Application Services to ensure compliance with the …

Business Reporting & Analytics Service Enhancements

01 October, 2018

Enhancements for PowerBI, Enterprise Gateway & Worktribe

Digitisation (Library) Process Analysis completion

01 October, 2018

Project to review current procedures and make recommendations for future direction is completed

New Academic Blogging Service launched

29 September, 2018

​​​​​​​Provision and support for blogging has been expanded by the development of a new Academic…

Clearing 2018 - Another Succesful Year

24 September, 2018

Our Clearing project has successfully delivered for the 3rd year in a row

Equality and Diversity in IT Awards

14 September, 2018

We are proud to have been shortlisted as finalists for two awards: Employer of the Year and…

BI/MI Analysis Toolkit delivery

13 September, 2018

Our latest project to support BI users has delivered more material for them to use

A warm welcome to new and returning students

10 September, 2018

Information Services extends a warm welcome to all new and returning students.