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.

Teaching and Learning Tools: Schedule a Consultation with Learning Technologies & Innovation
If you are looking for assistance with current or potentially new teaching and learning tools, you can schedule a consultation with Learning Technologies & Innovation by following these steps:

      1.Visit the booking site.
      2.Select a consultation type, team member, and date/time that works for you.
      3.Include the details and context for your consultation.

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