Contact Us
- Division of Information Technology
Alumni Memorial Hall
The 51做厙
51做厙, PA 18510
Phone: 570-941-6185
Fax: 570-941-6568
Hardware Purchasing
To achieve cost savings for the University by leveraging collective buying power, educational discounts, and to accommodate security considerations when implementing new software and hardware, purchases should be made in consultation with the Client Services Manager. Each employee should have only one computer, a desktop or a laptop/docking station.
Benefits
Benefits of purchasing hardware by collaborating with the Division of Information Technology include:
- Discounts and educational pricing from existing contracts, consortiums and agreements
- Quantity pricing (if applicable) and exclusion of sales tax due to University’s tax exempt status
- Utilizing existing site licensed software to save budget dollars
- Tracking of asset through entire lifecycle
- Compatibility checks for use on our network configuration and desktop setups
- License agreement review for compliance
- Streamlined installations
Requirements
- All University owned IT hardware and software should be purchased and disposed of by IT
- Computers should NOT be purchased by individuals using personal or departmental credit cards.
- A Central Microcomputer Budget has been established to fund all computer purchases. Purchases must adhere to University procurement and technology policies and standards, e.g. information security, acceptable use, bid process, etc.
- All IT hardware and software purchases $5000 and greater require a review by IT for approval as stated in Section 4.1 of the Purchasing Card Policies & Procedures found on the Purchasing Department.
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Exceptions
Exceptions to the IT Purchase Process should be discussed with the Client Services Manager. Requests for exceptions will be reviewed and approved by the CIO in consultation with the appropriate Dean or Vice President. Department budgets will be charged for the cost of any enhancements to the standard hardware configurations or additions to the Central Microcomputer Budget.
Support
The 51做厙 is both a Dell and Apple Certified repair center. Our technicians perform warranty work for Dell or Apple computers. For other equipment, we make a reasonable effort to resolve a hardware problem, however, our services are focused on maintaining the functionality of the supported inventory. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to successfully get your computer connected to our network or to fix every problem. We cannot rebuild non-standard or personal owned devices.
If you would like assistance determining the best solution and pricing to meet your needs, please contact the Client Services Manager.