Requesting Reviews and Assistance for Hardware and Software Purchases

Requesting a Review of Non-Standard Hardware or Software
Faculty and staff may request a review of non-standard hardware or software by contacting Desktop Services for evaluation. You can also ask for assistance in determining requirements. Follow the steps below to proceed:

1. Identify whether your request involves standard or non-standard hardware/software.
2. If the item is non-standard, submit a Hardware/Software Review (HW/SW Review) request as outlined in the next steps.
3. For standard hardware/software, refer to the pre-approved options listed below.

Standard Hardware/Software Options
These items have been pre-approved by ITS and do not require a review:

• Vanilla Desktop Package – Lenovo M80s Small Form Factor
• Vanilla Laptop Package – Lenovo ThinkPad choices
• Monitors and Accessories
• Printers and Scanners

Submitting a Hardware/Software Review Request
For non-standard hardware/software, follow these steps to submit a review request:

1. Go to the Service Portal.
2. Fill out the necessary details for a Hardware/Software Review request.
3. Submit the request and wait for a response from Desktop Services.

Scheduling a Consultation with Learning Technologies & Innovation
You can schedule a consultation with Information Technology & Research Support ( Learning Technologies & Innovation) for additional assistance. Follow these steps:

1. Click on the Learning Technologies & Innovation Consultations scheduling link.
2. Select an available date and time that works for you.
3. Provide any necessary details or context for your consultation during the scheduling process.

Additional Information:
For more details on technology purchases and review processes, visit the following resources:

• ITS Technology Purchases Website
• Personal Technology Purchases
• Departmental Technology Purchases
• Hardware/Software Review Process