The Reuse Files feature in Word will no longer be available. As Microsoft proceed with retiring the Reuse Files feature, the various entry points will be gradually disabled. By January 2024, the feature will be fully removed from Word and no longer supported.
However, you can use Search in Word to search your files, preview them, and reuse them.
Dear Jira Users,
This is a reminder that Atlassian has announced that support for Jira Server will end on February 15, 2024. As a result, Enterprise Applications & Solutions Integration (EASI) will be moving its teams to the Azure DevOps platform as part of the Jira Migration Project.
Azure DevOps provides managers and users with more visibility into work effort, resulting in improved workload management, expectation management and improved insights for strategic decision making. This platform also aligns with U of T’s technical roadmap and future evolution with Microsoft.
In preparation for the February 2024 deadline, it will be necessary to offboard your division from Jira Server by December 13, 2023.
Divisions with 10 users or under can migrate to Jira Cloud for free or transition to Azure DevOps with EASI system administration and chargeback. Azure DevOps licenses will cost approximately CAD $8/month per user and stakeholder licenses are free. Learn more about pricing options.
If you have any questions about this project, please contact Laurel Williams, Project Lead, at laurel.williams@utoronto.ca
Thank you for your support in making this successful transition.
Sincerely,
Enterprise Applications & Solutions Integration (EASI)
Date: October 19, 2023
To: InfoTech, MTAC, EITU
From: Enterprise Applications & Solutions Integration
Re: Introducing the New Microsoft Teams
Dear colleagues,
The new MS Teams version will be enabled for preview to all users beginning October 19, 2023. This update may take a few days before it is visible to all users. Users can change back to the MS Teams classic client at any time. Please note, this new version of MS Teams will fully replace the classic version in January 2024.
More information on MS Teams changes can be found at:
If there are any issues, please submit a ticket.
Sincerely,
Vicki Vokas, Senior Manager, Client Services
Enterprise Applications & Solutions Integration (EASI)
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Dear AMS Users,
Please note that the systems below will be unavailable on Saturday, October 14 from 6:00 am to 11:00 am due to system maintenance:
See our System Availability page for a list of ongoing information on system status.
Sincerely,
Enterprise Applications & Solutions Integration (EASI)
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Dear AMS GUI users,
Please note that the Administrative Management System (AMS) will not be available for GUI users from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. This outage will allow for the preparation for the across-the-board (ATB) increase for USW staff.
All other AMS web-based systems, including Administrative Academic Appointments (AAA), Expense Reimbursement Direct Deposit (ERDD), My Research, Capital Project Portal, Invoice Workflow, Employee Self-Service (ESS), Manager Self-Service (MSS), EvoSuite Applications, SAP Asset Manager Mobile, and Fiori Launchpad Reporting will remain available during this time.
See our System Availability page for ongoing information on system status.
Sincerely,
Enterprise Applications & Solutions Integration
Dear colleagues,
A reminder, as of October 10, 2023, Microsoft is discontinuing its mainstream support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 versions.
Despite Microsoft not taking any active measures to block 2016 and 2019 Office versions from connecting to Microsoft 365 services (if they are kept up to date), legacy clients may encounter performance, reliability, and connectivity to UTMail+ and M365 services issues (Exchange Online, SharePoint or OneDrive).
| Office version | Mainstream and connectivity to Microsoft 365 services Support End date | Extended Support End date |
| Microsoft 365 Apps | Supported as long as you’re using a supported version. | N/A |
| Office LTSC 2021 | October 13, 2026 | N/A |
| Office 2019 | October 10, 2023 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Office 2016 | October 10, 2023 | Oct 14, 2025 |
Therefore, to provide the best experience with using Microsoft 365 services and UTMail+ connectivity, we strongly recommend that you move off older Office versions to a recent and fully supported Microsoft 365 Apps Office Version.
Additional information:
For questions and additional support, please reach out to us by submitting a ticket.
Kind Regards,
Vicki Vokas, Senior Manager, Client Services, Enterprise Applications & Solutions Integration (EASI)
As of October 10, 2023, Microsoft is discontinuing its Mainstream support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 versions.
Despite Microsoft not taking any active measures to block 2016 and 2019 Office versions from connecting to Microsoft 365 services (if they are kept up to date), legacy clients may encounter performance, reliability, and connectivity to UTMail+ and M365 services issues (Exchange Online, SharePoint or OneDrive).
| Office version | Mainstream and connectivity to Microsoft 365 services Support End date | Extended Support End date |
| Microsoft 365 Apps | Supported as long as you’re using a supported version. | N/A |
| Office LTSC 2021 | October 13, 2026 | N/A |
| Office 2019 | October 10, 2023 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Office 2016 | October 10, 2023 | Oct 14, 2025 |
To provide the best experience with using Microsoft 365 services and UTMail+ connectivity, we strongly recommend that you move off older Office versions to a recent and fully supported Microsoft 365 Apps Office Version.
Additional information:
