We may not be magicians, but we can transform your IT experience into something magical! Learn more at www.merlin.mb.ca #MERLIN_MB #WhoWeAreWednesday
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⭐An agency of the Manitoba provincial government 🖥️ Supporting MB education through secure, reliable technology 🌐 Connecting schools, systems, and communities 📡 Updates, insights, and stories from across the network #MERLIN_MB 🚨@merlin-alerts.merlin.mb.ca
It is Week 5 of MERLIN's 8 Week Cybersecurity Challenge - Sightline Reports Understanding your network traffic is just as important as protecting it. Want assistance with the challenge? Reach out at: info@merlin.mb.ca #MERLIN_MB
⛔The MERLIN office will be closed on August 3, 2026 💫Missing us? You can learn more about MERLIN 24/7 at www.merlin.mb.ca #404OfficeNotFound #MERLIN_MB
📅 New Month, New Focus! August celebrates the MERLIN team: the people whose expertise, collaboration, and dedication support education technology across MB. All month long, we’re sharing the human stories behind the technical work 🔗 Don’t miss a post: connect with us everywhere we are! #MERLIN_MB
A trip back to Tech Days 00 Tech Days brought together education leaders, computer technicians, MERLIN staff, and industry partners from across Manitoba to learn, share ideas, and tackle technology challenges together. Do you recognize any familiar faces in the crowd? #MERLIN_MB #ThrowbackThursday
Keeping systems in sync isn't just about technology. It's also about creating workspaces where people can do their best work. If only every project was as this easy! 😄 #MERLIN_MB #WhoWeAreWednesday
It is Week 4 of MERLIN's 8 Week Cybersecurity Challenge - MFA Deployment Multifactor Authentication (MFA) creates an additional layer of protection by requiring more than a password to access systems Want assistance with the challenge? Reach out at info@merlin.mb.ca #MERLIN_MB #MERLINMonday
🚨Get Your Spot Now 🚨 Is your network ready for the return of students? Wish you could sit down with the MERLIN experts and get those burning questions addressed? We need 10 registrations in order for these to proceed. Visit our website to learn more: www.merlin.mb.ca/training/ #MERLIN_MB
The Internet Society supports efforts that help strengthen and improve how the internet works for communities around the world, helping create a more accessible, secure, and reliable online experience. Learn more and follow along at: www.internetsocietymanitoba.ca #ThirdPartyThursday #MERLIN_MB
Hey, guess what! 👀 ✨We have fall PD for teachers! 🖥 🔗 See our full training calendar and register today at www.merlin.mb.ca/training #MERLIN_MB #WhoWeAreWednesday
It is Week 3 of MERLIN's 8 Week Cybersecurity Challenge - Microsoft Environment Review Microsoft environments provide powerful security tools, but only when they are configured and reviewed regularly. Want assistance with the challenge? Reach out at info@merlin.mb.ca #MERLIN_MB #MERLINMonday
Our Internet Weather Map has come a long way! When it launched in 2017–2018, it monitored traffic up to 20 Gbps. Today, it supports up to 100 Gbps—growing alongside Manitoba's education network. Quiet improvements. Big impact. #MERLIN_MB #ThrowbackThursday
This year, we're proud to celebrate three members of the MERLIN team who have each been recognized for 25 years of service with the Government of Manitoba. Congratulations to Kiley Bender, Warren Grieder, and Kevin Ross; we're grateful to have you. #MERLIN_MB #WhoWeAreWednesday
It is Week 2 of MERLIN's 8 Week Cybersecurity Challenge - Operating System Patching Keeping systems updated remains one of the simplest and highest-impact cybersecurity actions organizations can take. Want assistance with the challenge? Reach out at info@merlin.mb.ca #MERLIN_MB #MERLINMonday
MERLIN is proud to work with REN-ISAC, a community focused on cybersecurity awareness and threat intelligence sharing within the research and education sector. Learn more and follow along at: www.ren-isac.net #ThirdPartyThursday #MERLIN_MB
Behind every seamless system is a team keeping everything in sync We’re currently hiring: Senior Consultant, Network Technologies If you’re ready to contribute to meaningful, MB-wide impact, we’d love to hear from you Apply here jobsearch.gov.mb.ca/advancedResu... #MERLIN_MB #WhoWeAreWednesday
It is Week 1 of MERLIN's 8 Week Cybersecurity Challenge - Firewall Configuration Review Firewall rules often accumulate over time as systems, services, and staffing evolve; it is time to review! Want assistance with the challenge? Reach out at info@merlin.mb.ca #MERLIN_MB #MERLINMonday
🚨Get Your Spot Now 🚨 Are you you using your Firewall to its full potential? Wish you could sit down with the MERLIN experts and streamline your use? Don't miss this opportunity! We need 10 registrations in order for these to proceed. Email info@merlin.mb.ca for full details #MERLIN_MB
📅 New Month, New Focus! This July, we’re exploring how MERLIN brings tools, platforms, and services together into one seamless experience. From compatibility to coordination, we’re sharing what it takes to keep systems in sync. 🔗 Don’t miss a post: connect with us everywhere we are! #MERLIN_MB
Milanie Arambulo, Office Manager, has had her last day with MERLIN and will be beginning a new chapter with the Municipal and Northern Relations team. Please join us in wishing Milanie all the best as she takes this next step in her professional journey. #MERLIN_MB #MERLINMonday
Before there were helpdesk tickets, network diagrams, cybersecurity alerts & training sessions... there were grad photos Congratulations to the Class of 2026. Whatever the good life looks like for you, we wish you all the best as you begin your next chapter. #MERLIN_MB #ThrowbackThursday
Cybersecurity isn't a one-time project; it's a series of intentional steps that build stronger, more resilient systems over time. As we continue our 8-Week Cybersecurity Challenge, we're highlighting four additional focus areas that can help organizations prepare for the new school year: 🧵
Out network connects schools, post-secondary institutions, government partners & educational organizations across the province, helping ensure reliable and secure access to the digital services that support learning and operations every day Learn more at: www.merlin.mb.ca #MERLIN_MB #MERLINMonday
Through MERLIN, partners can access multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions from Cisco Duo Security, adding an extra layer of security beyond passwords alone. Learn more or book a cybersecurity consultation at info@merlin.mb.ca #ThirdPartyThursday #MERLIN_MB
Some of the most important cybersecurity work happens when no one is watching As part of our Quiet Work, Big Impact theme, we're sharing the first 4 focus areas from our 8-Week Cybersecurity Challenge: practical steps organizations can explore over the summer to strengthen their security posture 🧵
Please join us in welcoming Ruth Omer to the MERLIN team as our new part-time Office Manager. We're excited to officially welcome Ruth to the organization and look forward to the experience, knowledge, and familiar face she brings to the role. Welcome to the team, Ruth! #MERLIN_MB #MERLINMonday
Dean Lorenzo, IT Analyst Intern, has concluded his time with MERLIN and will be returning to DTS as his internship term comes to an end. We wish Dean all the best as he continues his professional journey. Thank you, Dean! #MERLIN_MB #MERLINMonday
