IT Purchasing provides support and guidance for 妻友社区 faculty and staff who need to purchase technology hardware, software, and related services. Our goal is to make technology purchasing simple, cost-effective, and compliant with University and USG Board of Regents policies.
Please Note:聽This page is for reference only. All official purchases must be completed through聽eProcurement.
Technology Purchasing Made Easy
Georgia Southern follows established聽IT purchasing procedures聽to ensure:
- Better pricing and vendor support
- Higher service quality
- Lower total cost of ownership
- Compatibility with existing University systems
Because of these benefits,聽all purchases of technology hardware and software must follow the University鈥檚 IT purchasing procedures, regardless of funding source.
IT Purchasing, part of聽Information Technology Services (ITS), is responsible for reviewing and approving technology purchases for the University community.
What Counts as 鈥淭echnology鈥�?
For purchasing purposes, 鈥渢echnology鈥� includes any device or service that:
- Connects to the campus network
- Stores or processes data
- Controls or monitors electronic systems
- Performs computations
IT Purchasing Process
Faculty and staff can gain approval in two ways:
- Standard Technology Purchases聽鈥� Purchase pre-approved technology through聽eProcurement.
- Non-Standard Technology Purchases聽鈥� Submit a request and follow the specified approval process.
If you need to purchase聽non-standard technology, submit a聽 ticket聽to begin the approval process.
Technology Purchasing Resources
Click below for a list of standard technology devices offered to our University faculty and staff.
IT Purchasing Policy
The聽IT Procurement Policy聽ensures that all technology purchases follow聽University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents policies and guidelines. This policy requires due diligence to confirm:
- Compatibility with University systems
- Compliance with security and technology standards
- Proper planning for technology acquisition
- Approval of the聽Chief Information Officer聽before issuing purchase orders
The policy applies to聽all University-owned technology resources and related services, regardless of funding source, location, or intended purpose. These include, but are not limited to:
- Computers, laptops, and servers
- Software and information systems
- Technology services, consulting, and maintenance contracts
- Printers, scanners, and other peripherals
- Network devices and audiovisual equipment
- Door locking, alarm, and environmental monitoring systems
To maintain smooth University operations, technology should remain聽technically current聽to ensure compatibility, security, and innovation.