History of IS&T

2022

05

The second phase of the Intelligent Student Information Service (SNU Genie) was launched.

11

The third phase of the Intelligent Student Information Service (SNU Genie) was launched.

2021

02

The first phase of the Intelligent Student Information Service (SNU Genie) was launched.

06

The Integrated Spatial Information Management System was established.

10

Faculty and staff cloud email service (Dooray) was launched.

2020

07

Free mobile battery sharing service begun for members of the SNU community.

2019

09

Business agreement concluded with Naver Cloud Corp. to activate a cloud computing service.

07

Cloud web mail service (Gmail) begun for students.

04

SNU Portal (MySNU) improved and re-released.

2018

06

ITSM improved and re-released.

2017

07

IS&T SNU reorganized into 2 divisions.

2013

11

Second-stage service of next-generation integrated administrative information system (academic affairs, statistics, general affairs, etc.) opened.

2012

08

Second-year first-stage service of next-generation integrated administrative information system (goods, assets, personnel, etc.) opened.

07

IS&T SNU changes from a supportive facility to an administration organization upon amendment of SNU Regulations.,
Professor Lee Sang-goo (Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering) appointed CIO of IS&T SNU.

2011

12

First-year first-stage service of next-generation integrated administrative information system (budget, accounting, payroll, purchasing, etc.) opened.

06

Completion of Mobile Pilot Service and Service Launch, Implementation of Integrated Maintenance Management (Infrastructure Maintenance, Infrastructure Operations, Service Consultation)

05

Seoul National University-LG U+ Industry-Academia Collaboration Wireless LAN Area Expansion

03

Completion of Information Retrieval Room Seat Management System Implementation

2010

12

Establishment of Integrated Administrative Information System ISP

11

Mandatory Implementation of Installation of Basic 3 Types of PC Security

10

English Portal System Construction Completed and Service Launched,

English Academic Administration Reconstruction Completed and Service Launched

08

English Course Registration Service Opened

05

Course Registration System Reconstruction Completed and Service Opened

03

Commencement of Outsourced Integrated Security Monitoring and Management

02

Server Hosting Expansion Phase 2 Completed

01

Internet Circuit Expansion (Total 2.26Gbps)

2009

09

Infrastructure Maintenance and Unified Management Implemented (1st Phase, Server and Security Equipment AS Section)

2008

12

Server Hosting Phase 1 Construction Completed

08

IT Service Center Opened (Information Consultation Call Center and PC Consultation and Repair Service),

Prof. Lee Beom-hee Appointed as the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering

2007

09

Seoul National University-KT Wibro Usage Agreement Signed (1st Year)

01

Internet Circuit Expansion (Total 1.7Gbps),

Prof. Kim Myung-soo Appointed as the Head of the Department of Computer Science

2006

12

Preventive Measures and Inspection Program for Personal Data Leakage Distributed

08

Information Security Enhancement Project Completed (VPN Implementation and Introduction of PMS, NAC)

05

I-space (24-Hour Open Information Search Room) Opened

04

Seoul National University Integrated Authentication and Authorization Management System Established,

Expansion of Information Portal Users (General Public, Graduates)

01

Backup System Replacement and Redundancy Implementation

2005

08

Large-scale Webmail Expansion Service Launched

02

SNU-Zone (Community, Blog, Knowledge Cafe) Service

01

Network Cable (UTP) Improvement 2nd Project,

Prof. Park Eunwoo appointed as the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

2004

12

Introduction of Supercomputer 3rd Generation

10

Establishment of n-zone (KT, KTF Mobile Phone Network)

08

Deployment of Nespot Wireless LAN 1st Phase Infrastructure and Service Launch

07

Introduction of a Centralized Virus Control System

06

Redundancy Implementation for Internet Gateway

2003

09

Opening of Yeongeon Branch Campus

06

Establishment of Yeongeon Branch Campus in accordance with the Seoul National University Regulations No. 1380, the Amendment of Seoul National University Information Planning Team to Information Planning Team, and the Amendment of Seoul National University Information Planning Team to Information Planning Team in accordance with Seoul National University Regulations No. 1383.

01

In accordance with Seoul National University Regulations No. 1368, the position “Information Technology Officer’s Office” was changed to “Academic Information Team,” and Professor Kim Hyung-joo assumed the position of Dean of the College of Engineering.

2002

02

Seoul National University Regulation No. 1254 was amended to revise the regulations governing the Seoul National University Information Technology Committee.

08

The second phase of the campus computer network’s gigabit backbone construction was completed, and an information portal site was established.

2001

11

Professor Go Geon assumed office as the Dean of the College of Engineering.

05

Publication of the Seoul National University Information Technology White Paper.

09

Amendment of the Seoul National University Regulations for the Information Technology Division, in accordance with Article 19 of the Seoul National University Regulations.

2000

05

Establishment of the BK21 Information Infrastructure Construction Project (Phase 1) Plan and Amendment of the Seoul National University Regulations for Information Technology Coordination Committee (Seoul National University Regulations Article No. 1155) to change it to Seoul National University Information Technology Committee.

01

Formation of the Information Technology Planning Team (Task-Force Team) within the Information Technology Office.

1999

11

Establishment of the Information Technology Office at Seoul National University in accordance with Article 14 of the University Regulations (Seoul National University Regulation No. 1139), with Professor Lee Seokho from the College of Engineering assuming the position of Dean.

1997

12

Expansion of the Second International Circuit (Seoul National University – Stockton, USA) to 45Mbps, and revision of the regulations of the Central Institute for Educational and Research Computing (Seoul National University Regulation No. 1083):

 

1. Elimination of the Deputy Chairman position.
2. Downsizing and related function adjustments <Downsizing>
The six departments, including the Planning Department, Research Department, Educational Computing Network Department, Campus Computing Network Department, Systems Department, and Information Management Department, were consolidated into three departments: the Educational Research Support Department, the Administrative Information Management Department, and the Computer Network Department.


<Function adjustments>
– The Educational Research Support Department is responsible for the establishment and operation of the university’s computer information system to support education and research activities.
– The Administrative Information Management Department is responsible for the development and maintenance of programs for university administrative computerization.
– The Computer Network Department is responsible for the operation and management of internal and external computer networks.


3. Establishment of a Special Researcher position.

11

Discontinuation of the operation of the Information Plaza (SIS).

08

Appointment of Professor Shin Hyun-Sik as the Dean of the College of Engineering.

07

Termination of Alliant RS6000/560 operation.

04

Commencement of Seoul National University (SNU) Web operation and expansion of the international circuit (Seoul National University to the United States, Stockton) to 6Mbps.

1996

12

Seoul National University (SNU) conducted a trial operation of its website.

11

Seoul National University (SNU) expanded its network infrastructure in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) to include a T3 segment.

09

Seoul National University (SNU) expanded its international connection with Stockton, USA, by increasing the bandwidth to 3Mbps.

06

As part of an internal reorganization, Seoul National University (SNU) merged the Education Support Office and Counseling Office into a single User Support Office. Additionally, the Planning Team was renamed as the Planning Office.

05

Seoul National University (SNU) discontinued BITNET services and terminated its connection to the Japanese network.

03

Seoul National University (SNU) discontinued the operation of the VAX-4200 system.

01

Seoul National University (SNU) opened a segment of its computer network (T1-grade) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI).

1995

12

There were some internal organizational changes at Seoul National University (SNU):

1. The “DB실” (Database Room) was renamed to “정보시스템실” (Information Systems Room).
2. A new “기획팀” (Planning Team) was established.

Additionally, there was an upgrade in the network capacity:

3. The second international circuit (미국Sprint, 256Kbps) was established, and the backbone of the educational network was upgraded to 256Kbps.

11

The IBM 3090 was discontinued from operation.

08

The first supercomputer was introduced and installed, and Professor Shin Hwan-chul became the dean of the College of Natural Sciences.

05

The operation of the Cyber 962-31 computer was discontinued.

03

Seoul National University’s Information Plaza (SIS) was transferred to the regional network center for educational purposes.

01

Seoul National University expanded its computing network on the Seoul National University-Korea Telecom (KT) segment to T1 grade.

1991

08

Professor Ko Geon assumed the position of Dean at the College of Natural Sciences at Seoul National University.

05

The Education Computer Network (ECN) was established as a pilot project with Seoul National University as the coordinating institution and eight regional centers.

03

IBM 4381 was introduced and installed for the purpose of serving as a BITNET Gateway at Seoul National University.

1990

09

Alliant FX/2812, which was intended for academic and research purposes, was introduced and installed at Seoul National University.

08

Seoul National University’s campus computer network (SNUNET) was established and opened for use.

05

Cyber 962-31, which is used for academic and research purposes, was introduced and installed at Seoul National University.

1989

10

Seoul National University’s installation order was revised under Presidential Decree No. 12831, and the name was changed to ‘Central Education and Research Computing Center.’

08

Professor Lee Seok-Ho assumed the position of Dean of the College of Engineering at Seoul National University.

1988

04

Seoul National University joined the international academic computer network known as BITNET.

1987

08

IBM 3090-150, a computer system for academic and research purposes, was introduced and installed at Seoul National University.

05

The regulations of the Electronic Computing Center were revised, and as part of the changes, several new departments and offices were established, including the Planning Department (기획부), Research Department (연구부), Education and Computing Network Department (교육전산망부), Education Support Department (교육지원부), Information Management Department (정보관리부), and Administrative Office (행정실).

1986

09

The move to the current standalone building with a floor area of 2,000 square meters was completed.

1985

08

Professor Lee Ki-Jun assumed the position of Dean of the College of Engineering.

1984

03

The following VAX systems were introduced and installed:

1. VAX-11/780 (1 unit)
2. VAX-11/750 (1 unit)
3. VAX-11/730 (3 units)

1983

10

The IBM S/360 system was discontinued or ceased operation.

08

Professor Kim Jong-sang assumed the position of Dean at the College of Engineering.

1980

09

Professor Hwang Hee-yoong took office as the Dean of the College of Engineering.

1977

03

Professor Kim Young-taek assumed the position of Dean of the College of Engineering.

1975

09

IBM S/360 was introduced and installed.

03

Professor Kim Cheol-soo assumed the position of Dean.

02

In accordance with the revised Seoul National University installation decree (Presidential Decree No. 7565), the Electronic Computing Center was established.

1970

05

The establishment of the Electronic Computing Center was initiated with the introduction of the IBM 1130 (64KB) computer at the Engineering Campus of Seoul National University.