Identified - This issue has been identified and a fix is to be implemented starting at 16:00, 24th April 2026.
Apr 24, 2026 - 12:43 BST
Update - This issue has been escalated to the vendor who will provide an update shortly. We apologise for any inconvenience this is causing but please be patient while University IT, Finance and the vendor continue the investigation.
Apr 24, 2026 - 10:06 BST
Investigating -

Oracle EBS - SSL Certificate renewal issue



Following the renewal of the SSL certificate, some users are being presented with a certificate warning. We advise those users not to attempt launching Oracle EBS until the issue is resolved.

University IT is currently investigating and hope to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

We apologise for any inconvenience this is causing.

Apr 24, 2026 - 09:07 BST
Monitoring - The specific content of scam messages continues to evolve, but we are still seeing significant numbers of the same general formats:
• A file has been shared with you on SharePoint
• Someone is giving away a number of rare or high value items

Please remember that some of the most important considerations when deciding whether to trust an email are:
- were you were expecting to it receive it
- can you verify that the sender is who they claim to be, and that you trust them
- be very cautious about clicking links in emails, and even more cautious about clicking links or buttons inside documents
- if you are prompted to enter your credentials, check that the site asking for them is the genuine Microsoft login site

Apr 08, 2026 - 10:47 BST
Identified - We are currently investigating a high volume of scam emails delivered to Cardiff University accounts.

These messages use several tactics, including:
•Prompts to call a phone number to claim an expensive tech prize.
•Links to files with misleading names such as “Cardiff University” or “Cardiff University March 2026 Payroll Update”.
•Sender addresses that may appear to come from within the University.

Our security teams are isolating and removing these messages and blocking any associated malicious links or files.

You do not need to report receiving these emails, but you may use the Report Message button in Outlook if you wish.
If you have clicked a link in one of these emails and have entered your username or password, please change your password immediately and contact the IT Service Desk.

Please continue to follow our guidance on staying safe (search on the intranet for scam messages), including checking whether you were expecting an email or shared file before interacting with it.

Mar 04, 2026 - 16:15 GMT
Investigating - We are aware of an issue affecting research output download statistics on the ORCA (Online Research @ Cardiff) user interface. This is affecting both the homepage, and the statistics of individual records since January this year. This issue is currently under investigation. The ORCA service is otherwise unaffected.
Mar 12, 2026 - 16:08 GMT

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Scheduled Maintenance

Published Applications and Desktops (Horizon) - Emergency Maintenance Apr 24, 2026 16:00-17:00 BST

Scheduled -

Published Applications and Desktops (Horizon) from 16:00 Friday, 24th April 2026



What is being done?
University IT needs to update a component of Oracle EBS within the Horizon service.

When is it being done?
Between 16:00 and 17:00 (approx.), Friday, 24th April 2026.

Who will be affected?
Oracle EBS resides alongside the applications listed below and the update will impact any user accessing the applications listed below (via Horizon).

Business Objects
Core Backoffice (all environments)
KxWelcome (all environments)
Oracle EBS (all environments)
Room Service Database (all environments)

How will this affect service users?
At 16:00 any user connected to one of the specified applications will be disconnected from the service and will not be able to reconnect until the work is complete.

You can continue using Horizon for other services, but we strongly advise exiting the applications above prior to 16:00 today.

Why is it being done?
This is essential to restore security and functionality to Oracle EBS.

Apr 24, 2026 - 12:41 BST

Service Desk Ticketing System (ASM) - Fix for known issue Apr 25, 2026 07:30-08:00 BST

Service Desk Ticketing System (ASM)



What is being done?
Our support partner, Alemba, is applying a fix for a known issue that impacts performance of the Service Desk Ticketing System (ASM).

When is it being done?
Between 07:30 and 08:00 on Saturday, 25th April 2026.

Who will this affect?
All users across all partitions (Finance, Human Resources, Registry and University IT).

This includes customers (these can be internal and external to the university) who may log calls or interact with the system, and analysts, who manage/process calls within the system.

How will this affect users?
The Service Portal and the Service Desk application (ASM) will be unavailable for a short period.

Why is it being done?
This is to resolve a known issue.

Posted on Apr 23, 2026 - 15:32 BST

ORCA Maintenance Apr 30, 2026 08:00-09:00 BST

What is being done?
An update is being implemented on ORCA (Online Research @ Cardiff), the University's research publications repository.

When is it being done?
Between 08:00 and 09:00 hours on Thursday 30 April.

Who will this affect?
ORCA users.

How will this affect users?
ORCA will be unavailable for a short time during the above period.

Why is it being done?
This system update is being done to ensure we are running the latest secure version of the repository operating system.

Posted on Apr 24, 2026 - 10:36 BST
Apr 24, 2026

Unresolved incident: Oracle EBS - SSL Certificate renewal issue.

Apr 23, 2026
Completed - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.
Apr 23, 18:00 BST
In progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.
Apr 23, 17:00 BST
Scheduled -

Oracle EBS - SSL Certificate renewal



What is being done?
Our support partner is renewing the SSL certificate for the production Oracle EBS service.

When is it being done?
This will take place between 17:00 and 18:00 on Thursday, 23rd April 2026.

Who will this affect?

All Oracle EBS and some Business Objects users.

How will this affect uses?
Oracle EBS and research projects reporting in Business Objects will be unavailable during the stated periods. No orders can be generated or processed during this window.

Please log out of Oracle EBS before 17:00 on Thursday, 23rd April 2026.

Why is it being done?
This is a standard task which is required annually. However, we apologise for the short notice provided.
Apr 23, 15:27 BST
Resolved - This incident has been resolved.
Apr 23, 15:28 BST
Update - Monitoring indicates that normal performance has been sustained since the fix was applied, but additional monitoring will continue through the rest of the day.
Apr 13, 13:41 BST
Update - Further investigations were undertaken into the slow performance of the system, and our provider has recently identified what they believe to be the underlying root cause.
Remediation has subsequently been applied, and normal service operation appears to have been restored, though monitoring will continue over the weekend.

Apr 10, 16:44 BST
Update - Some reports continued regarding slower than expected operation of the service, and additional mediation has been attempted in response.
Our engineers and our provider are continuing to monitor and assess the situation.

Apr 9, 08:58 BST
Monitoring - Our provider has completed their initial investigations, and have applied a remedy to fix the issues being experienced.

Normal service has been restored, but performance is continuing to be monitored to ensure the fix has been fully effective.

Apr 8, 11:12 BST
Investigating - We have been made aware of issues impacting the Service Desk ticketing system (ASM), including reports of very slow processing and not being able to complete the login process.
The issue has been raised and escalated with our third-party provider, who are undertaking investigations.

Issues with failing to log in can be intermittent, and so repeated attempts can sometimes result in success.

We will provide updates as our provider proceeds with their investigations.

Apr 8, 10:54 BST
Resolved - This incident has been resolved.
Apr 23, 13:07 BST
Monitoring - The print payment system has been fixed - you can now add credit to your print account. You may notice an updated payment page, as we now use Worldpay to process payments securely.
Apr 16, 15:45 BST
Identified - The payment gateway used to add credit to your myPrint account is currently unavailable. However, the myPrint printing service is still available.
Apr 2, 15:09 BST
Apr 22, 2026

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Apr 20, 2026

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Apr 19, 2026

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Apr 18, 2026

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Apr 17, 2026

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Apr 14, 2026

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Apr 13, 2026
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Apr 11, 2026

No incidents reported.

Apr 10, 2026