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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

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BITS - Issue 20 out now

16 April, 2018

The latest issue of BITS, the Information Services Group magazine, is now available online.

New University web search

12 April, 2018

The recently deployed University web search features enhanced ways to search content and access…

IS Applications Lunchtime Seminar: Estates IS Transformation

11 April, 2018

Our most recent lunchtime seminar covered the Estates Transformation programme, which sees Estates…

User Experience Showcase and website launched

09 April, 2018

The Digital Transformation User Experience programme has reached a significant milestone

CAHSS Post-Offer Visit Days

05 April, 2018

The Main Library welcomed hundreds of new visitors, and offered library tours, during the 2018…

Getting ready to deploy our new Student/Alumni Platform

30 March, 2018

The project to deploy the University's new Student/Alumni platform is now under way

New Project : Business Reporting and Analytics Service Enhancement

22 March, 2018

A new project has begun to carry out analysis of the existing Business Reporting and Analytics…

£1,100.42 raised for Book Aid International

18 March, 2018

Our annual library fines donation event, run in conjunction with ESCA to celebrate World Book Day,…

Course Timetable Browser upgraded

09 March, 2018

Further improvements made to aid students and staff plan their courses of study and classes.

It's time to get creative

06 February, 2018

We're looking forward to the range of innovative events being held across the University as…