Administrative Computing Network (ACN) devices are being retired. They will not be supported after June 2025. ACN/UAS Desktop devices are not well suited to hybrid working and do not meet the requirements of the Systems Management Policy.
The ACN/UAS Desktop service is being replaced by the new University Managed Desktop (UMD). UMDs better support hybrid working. You can easily connect to network drives and download Microsoft 365 and Office 365 software.
How to tell if you have an ACN desktop
You are still using the old ACN Desktop if:
- You have Microsoft Office 2016 installed, or
- You see the word 'internal' before your CRSid on the sign-in screen.
Still not sure? Find out more about to how to identify ACN devices.
We need to migrate ACN/UAS Desktop users now
We need to migrate ACN/UAS Desktop users over to the UMD service as soon as possible. These devices will stop working in June 2025. We need to make sure everyone is moved over in advance of this.
How to upgrade your device
If you are still using an ACN Desktop device, you must request an upgrade by the end of May: