What is the procedure for purchasing new computers now that all IT is in one unit?
A. In order to use our resources most effectively, ITS released a request for proposal (RFP) to find the best vendor and best equipment at the best price for the campus community. A team of IT staff representing different areas of the campus reviewed the proposals and evaluated the equipment to determine which company will provide the best option for the needs of our campus. This process will enable ITS to achieve significant cost savings in the purchase of 500+ computers per year to replace the oldest computers on campus, about 25% per year, helping us achieve the goal of having all administrative computers on a 4-year refresh cycle. Lab computers will be on a 3-year refresh cycle in order to provide our students with an optimal learning environment. IT staff from the various areas on campus may make recommendations about which computers get replaced first, but the ultimate decision lies with each unit’s Vice President or Dean. These computers will have a baseline configuration that w
