The Center for Computational Research (CCR) is an academic supercomputing facility.

When using the term in an article, write Center for Computational Research (CCR) in the first instance and CCR subsequently.

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is the most senior executive in CIT (Computing and Information Technology).

When using the term in an article, write Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the first instance and use CIO subsequently.

The CIO Administrative Operations (CIOAO) is the unit that manages financial and human resources functions for the Chief Information Officer (CIO) responsibility area.

When using the term in an article, write CIO Administrative Operations (CIOAO) in the first instance and use CIOAO subsequently.

Computing and Information Technology (CIT) is a service division at the University at Buffalo that provides university-wide information technology leadership, guidance and services.

When using the term in an article, write Computing and Information Technology (CIT) in the first instance and use CIT subsequently.

The CIT Help Desk is a service at the University at Buffalo that provides assistance with information technology questions, problems and requests.

When using the term in an article, do not expand the acronym CIT in the term CIT Help Desk.

Enterprise Application Services (EAS) is a functional unit in Computing and Information Technology (CIT) that develops, implements and supports university-wide software applications at UB.

When using the term in an article, write Enterprise Application Services (EAS) in the first instance and EAS subsequently.

Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) is a functional unit in Computing and Information Technology (CIT) that develops, implements and supports the core technical services for university-wide IT at the University at Buffalo.

When using the term in an article, write Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) in the first instance and EIS subsequently.

Information Security Office (ISO) is a functional unit within Computing and Information Technology that maintains and monitors information security for the University at Buffalo.

When using the term in an article, write Information Security Office (ISO) in the first instance and ISO subsequently.

Information Technology Policy and Communication (ITPC) is a functional unit within Computing and Information Technology responsible for communications about the CIO’s area of responsibility; and for the development and publication of university-level IT policies.

When using the term in an article, write Information Technology Policy and Communication (ITPC) in the first instance and ITPC subsequently.

Network and Classroom Services (NCS) is a functional unit within Computing and Information Technology that develops, implements and supports university-wide network communications and classroom technology services for the University at Buffalo.

When using the term in an article, write Network and Classroom Services (NCS) in the first instance and NCS subsequently.

The TLC (Teaching & Learning Center) is a unit at the University at Buffalo that works with faculty, students and staff to promote instructional excellence.

When using the term in an article, write Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) in the first instance and use TLC subsequently. Remember that there is an ampersand in the term.

University at Buffalo Information Technology (UBIT) is an adjective describing the composite of all central and distributed information technology at University at Buffalo, as in UBIT staff or UBIT Alerts.

When using the term in an article, write University at Buffalo Information Technology (UBIT) in the first instance and use UBIT subsequently. If used to create a compound name, such as UBITName, do not expand UBIT.

Co-Location at UB (CLUB) is a service to house servers in a university data center.

When using the term in an article, write Co-Location at UB (CLUB) in the first instance and use CLUB subsequently.

A cybrary is a public computer services site in a University at Buffalo library.

When using the word as a common noun, write it as cybrary, lowercase. Capitalize the word when using it in a proper noun, e.g. Capen Cybrary.

Note that the name of an individual cybrary is derived from the building it is in rather than the full name of the associated library. For example, use Lockwood Cybrary and not Lockwood Memorial Library Cybrary.

iprint@ub is the University at Buffalo public printing service.

When using the term in an article, remember that iprint@ub is one word and should be completely lowercase, even at the beginning of a sentence. After the first instance, it is acceptable to refer to the service as iprint for short.

iprint anywhere is the service for sending documents from personal computers and laptops, including from off-campus, to University at Buffalo public printers.

When using the term in an article, remember that iprint anywhere is two words and should be completely lowercase, even at the beginning of a sentence.

Residential Network (ResNet) is the wired network in University at Buffalo campus apartments and residence halls.

When using the term in an article, write Residential Network (ResNet) in the first instance and use ResNet subsequently. Remember that ResNet is one word with a capitalized R and N.

UB on iTunes U is the University at Buffalo’s instance of iTunes U, a service provided by Apple, Inc. for free storage and access to educational content.

When using the term in an article, do not expand the acronym UB in UB on iTunes U. Remember that iTunes is one word, with a lowercase i followed by a capitalized T.

UBclicks is a classroom response system that allows students to participate in presentations or lectures by submitting replies to interactive questions via a keypad.

When using the term in an article, remember that UBclicks is one word and that clicks in the word is lowercase.

University at Buffalo file service (UBfs) is the University at Buffalo’s file storage system.

When using the term in an article, write University at Buffalo file service (UBfs) in the first instance and use UBfs subsequently. Remember that UBfs is one word and that the fs in the word is lowercase.

University at Buffalo Information Technology (UBIT) is an adjective describing the composite of all central and distributed information technology at University at Buffalo, as in UBIT staff or UBIT Alerts.

When using the term in an article, write University at Buffalo Information Technology (UBIT) in the first instance and use UBIT subsequently. If used to create a compound name, such as UBITName, do not expand UBIT.

A UBITName is a unique username assigned to an affiliated individual at University at Buffalo.

When using the term in an article, remember that UBITName is a single word, with a fully capitalized UBIT in the word, followed by a capitalized N.

UBlearns is a course management system and the University at Buffalo’s instance of Blackboard.

When using the term in an article, remember that UBlearns is one word, and that learns in the word is both lowercase and italicized.

UBmail is the University at Buffalo’s email service and includes Central Email, UBmail Powered by Google and UBmail Powered by Exchange.

When using the term in an article, remember that UBmail is one word and that the mail in the word is lowercase.

UBMail Powered by Exchange is the University at Buffalo’s email service enacted on a communications server, Microsoft Exchange.

When using the term in an article, remember the word Powered is upercase and the word by is lowercase.

UBMail Powered by Google is the University at Buffalo’s email service that is enacted on the Google Apps for Education platform.

When using the term in an article, remember the word Powered is uppercase and the word by is lowercase.

UB Secure is the name of the preferred University at Buffalo secure Wi-Fi network.

Note that the network is called UB_Secure (with an underscore) when it appears in a list of available networks. Use the term UB Secure when writing an article; do not expand UB in the term UB Secure.

UBUnix is an operating system available at the University at Buffalo.

When using the term in an article, remember that UBUnix is a single word, and that the Unix in the word starts with a capitalized U.

Wings is the name of a Web hosting service in which units and groups officially affiliated with the University at Buffalo can host websites.

Wings is also known as the UB Central Web Hosting Service.

Ethernet is a family of technologies used to make wired network connections, including Ethernet cables.

When using the term in an article, remember that the first E is always capitalized. Note that Ethernet is a broad term, not a brand name.

Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) is an Internet standard protocol that allows an email client to access email on a remote server. IMAP does not remove the messages from the server when it is used.

When using the acronym in an article, it is not necessary to expand it.

Post Office Protocol (POP) is an Internet standard protocol that allows an email client to download email from a remote server. By default, POP removes the messages from the server when email is accessed.

When using the acronym in an article, it is not necessary to expand it.

Shibboleth® is a software package used at the University at Buffalo to authenticate a user during login to IT services.

Remember to include the trademark symbol ® when using the term in an article.

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is an Internet standard protocol for transmitting email over online networks.

When using the acronym in an article, it is not necessary to expand it.

Text Telephone Relay (TTY) is a phone service designed for the benefit of people with hearing disabilities.

When using the term in an article, write Text Telephone Relay (TTY) in the first instance and use TTY subsequently.