Out with the old, in with the new. Through the years most of us made use, at some stage, of the university’s administative system (QVT) and we got used to the black screen with it’s neon green digits.

Unfortunately QVT’s time has come and it’s replacement is here.

Last year we announced the phasing out of the administrative programme, QVT Term and announced it’s replacement Tera Term. Most staff should have Tera Term installed by now and use the software without any problems.

If, however, you are still using the old QVT programme, please take note that, as of the first of March, Tera Term will be the only available programme for administrative functions.

You will be contacted by an IT representative during February for an appointment for the removal of the old software.

The icon for Tera Term looks slightly different that the previous QVT icon, (see below). To start using Tera Term, go to Start, All Programs, Tera Term and choose Sentrale Rekenaars.

For any information, e-mail the IT Helpdesk at helpinfo@sun.ac.za.

The current administrative programme, QVT Term was outomatically upgraded to the new Tera Term this week and university staff now have a brand new administative tool at their disposal.

The icon for Tera Term looks slightly different than the previous QVT icon, (see image to the right), but do not despair, it’s functionality is the same. Apart from the programme’s general functionality, Tera Term also has added security –  a necessity for the type of work done by the software. Another advantage is it’s ability to print directly to your default printer as set up in Windows. Extra set-up for is printing no longer needed.

To start using Tera Term, go to Start, All Programs, Tera Term and select Sentrale Rekenaars. The log in screens look slightly different, but just follow the instructions. If you still struggle with logging in, more detailed instructions can be found here.

We’d recommend you to start using Tera Term as soon as possible as the outdated QVT system will be phased out shortly.