SFBRN Go-Live Countdown: 16 Days to Go — What to Expect This Week
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 11:31amTO: All Employees
FR: Jeff Wilson, Project Lead, San Francisco Bay Region Network, Vice President, Administration and Finance and CFO, San Francisco State University and Sonoma State University; Karen R. Moranski, Vice President of Regional Network Transformation, San Francisco Bay Region Network
Dear Colleagues,
As shared in last week’s January Monthly Update, we are now entering the final weeks leading up to the Network’s January 30 go-live. This message is the first in a series of brief weekly updates focused on what’s most relevant right now as we move closer to day one.
Countdown to Go-Live
16 days to go
In the weeks ahead, our focus is on:
- Finalizing staff team assignments
- Preparing for the launch of the Network Support Center
- Supporting Procure-to-Pay go-lives and other ongoing initiatives across the Network universities
We’ll continue using these weekly updates to highlight what to expect as we approach January 30.
Staff Team Assignments: Timing Reminder
We remain on track to finalize staff team assignments by January 16. At that time:
- Network staff will be notified of the team they are part of, and
- Network staff’s new MPP managers will reach out directly to connect and welcome them.
Prior to these notifications, Network leadership will host virtual information sessions to answer questions, share what to expect at go-live, and welcome staff to the Network. Details and registration information will be shared shortly.
Network Support Center: What’s Coming
The Network Support Center (NSC) will officially begin operations on January 30, serving ultimately as the shared front door for IT and Procurement & Accounts Payable support across Cal State East Bay, San Francisco State, and Sonoma State.
The NSC is designed to provide:
- Clear entry points for support
- Consistent service and routing
- Faster resolution by directing requests to the right teams
A full NSC announcement, including hours of operation and contact methods, is available for reference.
Important note: Existing campus IT and service desk websites will remain available during the transition. There is no immediate cutover away from current sites, allowing time for communities to acclimate to the Network support model. Current sites will route support requests to the NSC.
Network leaders will also host information sessions for campus community members to walk through the NSC, answer questions, and discuss what to expect at go-live.
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Updates
As Cal State East Bay and San Francisco State prepare for their Procure-to-Pay (P2P) go-lives on January 26, just days ahead of the Network’s January 30 launch, the Network is coordinating closely with Procurement and Accounts Payable teams to ensure staff have clear guidance and access to support during this transition.
If your role involves purchasing, approvals, travel, or reimbursements, please review this memo carefully. It includes information on go-live timelines, training opportunities, and regular support sessions where employees can receive individualized assistance with CSUBuy and Concur processes.
The memo from Procurement and Accounts Payable outlines:
- CSUBuy P2P go-live timing
- Training sessions and office hours
- Legacy system cutover plans
- Travel and expense system updates, including Concur
Supporting Ongoing Campus Initiatives
We recognize that many teams are supporting multiple initiatives at once, including Procure-to-Pay transitions and major enterprise efforts such as Cal State East Bay’s transition from Google to Microsoft 365. These efforts continue to be fully supported, and staff remain dedicated to ensuring their success alongside the Network go-live.
Thank you for your continued focus and collaboration. We’ll continue to share concise weekly updates as we count down to January 30.