What is the purpose of the Banner account codes for computing equipment?
The account codes should provide greater detail as to what technology is being purchased and will permit an accurate method to identify and track the university-wide hardware, software, networking and audiovisual equipment purchases. This increased detail enables more effective analysis of information technology purchases, leading to a better understanding of the technology being purchased, identifying support issues and trends, and allowing Rice to more effectively negotiate with vendors. Leveraging Banner, an existing tool that is used campus-wide, eliminates the need for campus departments to implement a shadow tracking system and separate reporting process in order to provide the detail information that will benefit Rice.
