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When I was a professor, my favorite day every year was freshman move-in day. I would always volunteer to help so I could be a part of it. There was always a student whose parents would try to load in a truck full of large furniture just to bring it right back outside when they found out it didn’t fit. There was always a student whose entire extended family escorted them wearing matching “my baby is going to college” t-shirts to show their support. There were always Greek organizations trying to get their first opportunity to rush a few potentials. There were always tears, hugs, and excitement.
Now freshman move-in day also means their growing number of IoT devices they expect to work on day one. Game consoles, smart TVs, phones, watches, lightbulbs, and speakers somehow just need to work. Before they even make it to the bookstore, they’ll call the helpdesk having a meltdown if their smart TV won’t connect.
The number of IoT devices grow, but the number of IT staff doesn’t grow along with it.
Devices on the wired and wireless network need assigned access privileges. They need to connect across campus from the stadium to the lounge, and the classroom. Every device needs monitored for cybersecurity risks and for an understanding of how they are behaving on the network.
IT staff must know when something isn’t working, why it’s not working, and how to fix it.
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