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Unified Web Conferencing Tool (Collaborate Ultra retirement)

Purpose: UW System’s contract for Blackboard Collaborate Ultra ends on June 30, 2021. UW System has been conducting an RFP for a new unified web conferencing tool. 

Impact:

• Blackboard Collaborate Ultra will be unavailable after June 30, 2021
• Microsoft Teams is recommended for Summer courses.
• A new unified web conferencing tool will be available for use the Fall 2021 semester.