October Tech – Palm Desert Campus
Presented by CSUSB Information Technology Services (ITS)
Date: October 20, 2025
Experience the future of innovation at October Tech, Palm Desert, a day of technology, creativity, and collaboration presented by CSUSB Information Technology Services (ITS). Explore hands-on presentations and demonstrations featuring cutting-edge solutions in cybersecurity, communications, and immersive learning. See how tools like Optimize (ServiceNow), Microsoft Teams Phone, and Virtual Reality are advancing digital safety, collaboration, and innovation across campus.
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to connect with ITS experts and discover how emerging technologies in artificial intelligence, immersive media, and digital accessibility are transforming the way we learn and work. From AI-powered workflows and process improvements to creative uses of ChatGPT and high-performance computing, October Tech showcases the next wave of digital transformation at CSUSB, building a more secure, connected, and future-ready campus.
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October 20 Schedule
Location: IW 205
| Time | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am | Student Empowered Security Operations Center (SOC) | Brian Vasquez |
| Alejandra Aguilera, SOC Apprentice | ||
| Mario Canales, SOC Apprentice | ||
| 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Optimize (ServiceNow) | Brandon Sierra |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Transitioning to Microsoft Teams Phone | Bruce Hagan |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Immersive Learning | James Trotter |