The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) is expanding opportunities for career-focused learning by providing access to two distinct Google training programs for Ohio State instructors and staff.
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Find ARC Resources on it.osu.edu
The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) has moved Administrative Resource Center (ARC) content into it.osu.edu, creating a more streamlined experience that makes it easier to find the information, training, and technology resources needed to get work done.Aaron Neal Featured on City of Ohio State Podcast
From upgrading Wi-Fi inside Ohio Stadium to preparing for the future of artificial intelligence, technology is transforming the way the Buckeyes learn, work and connect. Aaron Neal, deputy chief information officer and associate vice president for Infrastructure and Networks speaks about the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation’s (OTDI) efforts to support campus today and build the technology foundation of tomorrow.
CarmenCanvas Landing Page Has a New Look
On the afternoon of July 28, Ohio State students and instructors will start to see the redesigned CarmenCanvas landing page. The updated site was created to provide a better user experience with a modern design and improved accessibility.New Rapid Response Form Helps Get IT Requests to the Right Experts Faster
When you contact the IT Service Desk for support, you want answers quickly. To help reduce delays and connect requests with the team best equipped to resolve them, the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) is introducing a new Rapid Response Form.
In The News: Ohio Stadium embraces AI-managed Wi-Fi with Juniper Mist Wi-Fi 7 upgrade
Ohio Stadium, home to one of the biggest, highest-performing stadium Wi-Fi networks anywhere, will now be leading the large-venue market into an AI-managed future with a Juniper Mist-powered Wi-Fi 7 upgrade that is already underway.
According to technology executives at The Ohio State University, a campus-wide strategic initiative in 2025 to move all Wi-Fi platforms to an AI-based network management system ultimately expanded to include an upgrade of the stadium’s seven-year-old Wi-Fi 6 network, which is scheduled to be completed ahead of the 2026 football season.
Upcoming Microsoft Updates: Key Changes to Teams, Planner, and Core Apps
Microsoft updates rolling out over the coming months focus on streamlining collaboration in Teams, enhancing project coordination with Planner, and modernizing core Microsoft 365 experiences like SharePoint and Outlook. These changes also include retiring legacy tools, reducing unnecessary notifications, strengthening security and compliance controls, and expanding access to AI-powered capabilities such as Copilot. Together, these updates reflect Microsoft’s continued effort to deliver a more connected, intuitive, and secure digital workplace.
OTDI Levels Up Game Day Experience at Ohio Stadium
Ohio Stadium is getting a technology upgrade that will improve wireless connectivity for fans, staff and operations ahead of the 2026 football season.
The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) is modernizing Ohio Stadium’s Wi-Fi and network infrastructure by replacing the stadium’s existing 1,600 wireless access points (APs) and adding more than 400 new APs throughout the seating bowl and concourses. Once the project is complete, the stadium will have more than 2,000 APs.
Join the webinar: Command Artificial Intelligence Safely
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how Ohio State teaches, researches, and operates. Understanding how AI systems work is key to using them effectively. Learning how to safely navigate AI determines whether you do so with expertise or with exposure.
This 90-minute webinar examines the components of a trustworthy AI-driven workflow. Join us:
Tuesday, June 23
Noon- 1:30 p.m.In this webinar, you’ll learn to:
Take Your AI Skills to the Next Level with OTDI’s New Courses
The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation training team is working to ensure that Ohio State staff members have opportunities to build their own AI Fluency. We rolled out five courses earlier this year and are now introducing three more.