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The Printing Service at the IT Center Is Extending Its Hours!
Source: Own illustration
We have great news for you! Starting April 1, 2025, we are extending our hours: The printing service will be available Monday to Friday for RWTH institutions!
The ITSSM Department in Focus: IT Services & IT Security
Source: Alexander Müller
The IT Service & Security Management (ITSSM) department plays a key role in the establishment, control and further development of IT service management processes and security processes in the IT center. The processes support service provision, service operations, IT security, reporting and support. In the following blog post, we take a closer look at the department’s areas of work.
Review of the Software Technology Fair 2025
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This year’s Software Technology Fair (SWT Fair) took place at the IT Center on March 7. This marks the end of the “Software Engineering” module for the dual study program “Applied Mathematics and Computer Science” at FH Aachen. The prospective mathematical-technical software developers (MATSE) presented their projects and showed what they had learned over the course of the semester.
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Blockchain Technology
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Blockchain technology, often referred to simply as ‘blockchain’, is transforming the way data is stored and secured. Originally developed as the basis for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, it has quickly developed into a versatile technology that is used in numerous industries.
In this blog post, you can find out how it all works and what applications there are in general.
RWTHmoodle – Start of Test Phase for Course Templates
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In the summer semester 2025, the RWTHmoodle team will be testing two course templates for the first time. These offer a pre-structured course environment that lecturers can customize and use directly. These course templates are intended to facilitate the design of learning spaces for teachers and make getting started with RWTHmoodle even more efficient.
Exmatriculation – What Then?
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The last exams have been written and the final thesis has been handed in – your studies are coming to an end. An era is ending and new paths are waiting for you, be it a job, further studies or other exciting challenges.
But what happens to the RWTH services that accompanied you during your studies? How long will you still have access to your accounts, documents and data?
Here you can find out what remains and what you should definitely do before exmatriculating.
Digital Cleanup Day 2025
Source: Own illustration
The temperatures are rising and the first flowers are sprouting from the ground. That can only mean one thing: spring is here. And that means it’s time for the annual spring cleaning. But don’t just clean and declutter your home, do the same for your digital devices. Digital Cleanup Day on March 15 is a reminder to do a digital spring cleaning too.
The Beginnings of Computer Technology – Part 3
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In our previous post we explored the basic architecture of the Z3, now let’s look at the aspect that made the Z3 so special: the ability to program it freely. In this third, and final, part of this series, we will focus on how programs were entered and processed and what limitations existed. We will also take a look at the input and output methods to get a more comprehensive picture of how users interacted with the machine.
IT-ServiceDesk: You ask, We Help
Quelle: Eigene Darstellung
A smooth working day for employees and students often depends on how quickly and effectively their technical problems can be solved. This is where we, the IT-ServiceDesk, come in. To help you understand how we work and give you the best possible support, we have put together a few tips for you.
DataStorage.nrw – How Do You Find out When Your Research Data Will Be Migrated?
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Preparations for the DataStorage.nrw connection are currently in full swing. Until the wait is over, we would like to prepare you for what the migration will look like for you on the Coscine platform. This way you can see at a glance whether your research data is currently being migrated.
