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Need Tech Support?

  • Mizzou: 573-882-5000 or  
  • UMKC: 816-235-2000 or  
  • Missouri S&T: 573-341-4357 or  
  • UMSL: 573-882-5000 or  
  • MU Health Care: 573-884-4357 or  

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Explore Information Technology

Accounts & Access

Protecting personal data, University information and the technology used to manage it is a priority for the University of Missouri System. Explore resources on Multifactor Authentication, Office Access, Password Management and Security Keys.

Data Protection & Security

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ of Missouri System continually enhances its IT infrastructure to support the creation, storage and sharing of data, recognizing these systems as essential to the University’s operations. Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ implements safeguards that ensure data remains secure and confidential. Learn more about Business Continuity, Data Classification and Device Handling, Data Loss Prevention and the Systemwide Information Security Council (SISC).

Intellectual Property & Copyright

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ of Missouri System’s Intellectual Property & Copyright Policy helps safeguard creators while guiding users on responsible content use by outlining creator rights, expectations for using University IT resources, DMCA procedures, infringement reporting steps and tools for legally accessing content. 

Online Safety & Threat Prevention

Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and protecting your information and devices is essential whether you're on campus, studying remotely or simply browsing online. Find practical guidance on security best practices, recognizing and avoiding phishing attempts, understanding Safe Attachments and Safe Links, and protecting yourself from smishing scams. 

Work & Collaboration Tools

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ of Missouri System provides a variety of tools to support effective teaching, learning, research and administrative work. Find what you need to create, communicate and collaborate across the UM System

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Information Technology

Information Technology (IT) provides leadership in the planning and implementation of information technologies across the University of Missouri System. The responsibilities include: 

  • Voice, video and data networks 
  • Desktop technology: hardware, software and training 
  • Application, database and network servers and storage 
  • Production operations, business continuity and disaster recovery processes 
  • Large software applications 
  • Email, library, electronic journals and databases, and enterprise-wide administrative systems (student, finance and accounting, human resources, alumni development) 
  • Technology-dependent research and instructional applications 
  • Coordination of shared services initiatives 

The vice president of information technology also serves as the chief information officer for Mizzou.

IT Procurement

IT and telecommunications (telecom) products, services and systems are vital to the University's teaching, research and business activities. Coordination of IT and telecom-related purchases is essential to maintaining an environment capable of supporting these activities. Significant cost savings are also possible by aggregating purchases and avoiding duplication. 

Vendors should be aware of the University's , which is incorporated by reference into every Request for Proposal/Request for Bid. See University Policy 12004 Information Technology & Telecommunications Purchases for more.

Campus IT Offices

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MOREnet

The Missouri Research and Education Network (MOREnet) operates as a department within UM System IT and provides information technology services to higher education, K–12 education, library and state government institutions. From maintaining a robust and secure network infrastructure to network and technical support and training, MOREnet provides its hundreds of technology partners with quality and cost-effective IT solutions.