Meet the new WashU IT website. New Look. Same Trusted IT. Better Experience.

The redesigned WashU IT website is here! Explore a cleaner, easier-to-navigate experience with improved service pages, streamlined navigation, and quicker access to the technology resources you need. Visit it.washu.edu

WashU IT Research Infrastructure Services’ mission is to facilitate the discovery of knowledge and enhance educational opportunities by providing secure, sustainable, scalable, and integrated research technology services in a collaborative and diverse environment.

Why RIS? – Researchers at WashU are encouraged to use RIS to streamline their work, boost performance, ensure data security, and foster collaboration with ease, all while focusing on groundbreaking discoveries and quality research. Explore the full benefits of using RIS.


Welcome to Storage2

This August, the new Qumulo storage solution will be released for general use as part of the RIS Data Storage Platform. Why it matters: Now known as Storage2, it provides twice the performance, reduces operational complexities, and includes offsite backups and disaster recovery capabilities. New allocations and condos will be available. The transition from Storage1 will vary depending on the research group.

Enhancing the RIS User Experience

We have launched the enhanced customer onboarding process with significant updates to our website and documentation communication platforms. These platforms’ enhancements will provide a more intuitive and user-friendly interface for getting information and support. These enhancements include: We look forward to enhancing your RIS experience!

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protocols.io: Tips and Tricks

September 14, 2026
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm