Reminder: Microsoft Apps and Services Retirements in 2025
Dear colleagues,
We would like to inform you about some of the important upcoming Microsoft Apps and Services Retirements.
Upcoming Microsoft Apps and Services Retirements
Several Microsoft 365 apps, services, and operating systems will reach end of support in 2025.
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- Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows 10
Microsoft Project for the Web Transitioning to Planner
Dear colleagues,
Microsoft is transitioning users from Project for the web to a new unified Planner experience by August 2025. This updated Planner will combine features from Project, To Do, and Planner into a single work management platform, with AI-powered tools like Copilot, support for Goals, Sprints, and advanced ...
Premium Licensing Required for SQL Server Connector in Power Platform
Dear colleagues,
We would like to inform you regarding the current licensing requirements for using the SQL Server connector in Microsoft Power Platform tools such as Power Apps and Power Automate.
SQL Connector Licensing
The SQL Server connector is classified as a premium connector, which means specific licensing ...
Windows 10 End of Life – October 14, 2025
Dear colleagues,
Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025. This applies to all mainstream editions, including Pro, Enterprise, and Education. After this date, devices running Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates, feature enhancements, or technical support from Microsoft.
...EASI Go Prod AMS & Enterprise Shared Services Updates – Mar. 1 to May 31, 2025
Hi everyone,
Enterprise Applications & Solutions Integration (EASI) would like to update you on the latest major production releases and updates for U of T’s Administrative Management Systems (AMS) and Enterprise Shared Services.
The following are major changes from March 1 to May 31, 2025:
Financial Information System (FIS)
Concur ...
Scheduled LISTSERV Upgrade Service Interruption for June 11-12
Dear colleagues,
Please be advised that the LISTSERV service will undergo a scheduled outage to migrate the LISTSERV server from AlmaLinux OS to Windows Server 2022. At the same time, the LISTSERV application will be upgraded from version 16.0 to 17.5. This change is necessary to streamline system ...
AMS System Outage – June 7
Dear AMS Users,
Please note that the systems below will be unavailable on Saturday, June 7 from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. due to system maintenance:
- Academic Administrative Appointments (AAA)
- AMS SAP GUI
- Capital Projects Portal
- Employee Self-Service (ESS)/Manager Self-Service (MSS)
- EvoSuite Applications (EvoOrder, EvoPlan, EvoNotify)
- Expense Reimbursement Direct ...
Update on UTime – U of T’s Time and Attendance Solution
Hi everyone,
We are pleased to provide an update on the rollout of UTime, U of T’s Time and Attendance solution. This application, which will replace Kronos Workforce Central, offers an enhanced user experience, along with robust timekeeping, advanced scheduling and much improved reporting.
Over the past year, the ...
ROSI Database Quarterly Maintenance – Friday, June 6
Dear ROSI users,
Please note that we will need to take ROSI and most associated student information systems offline on Friday, June 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. to perform quarterly maintenance on the database. We will return the systems to service sooner if the work is completed earlier than ...
Change In Power BI Premium Licensing – May 1
Dear Power BI users,
Effective Wednesday, May 1, Microsoft will transition from Power BI’s Premium licensing model to the new Microsoft Fabric resource allocation model. There will be no impact to users as a result of this transition.
After the transition, your workspaces will continue to look and ...