Purchasing New Technology

Issue/Question

What steps do I take to purchase new technology? Do I need to contact IT about my technology purchase? 

Environment

  • SDezBuy
  • Purchasing

Cause

Acquisition of technology or services that may introduce risks such as information loss, financial, or reputational harm to the university.

Resolution

  1. See Hardware Purchasing for computer standards
  2. Complete a Project Estimate Request and submit to the Service Desk before selecting or acquiring non-standard technology
  3. See Requesting to Purchase University Hardware and Software for information about consulting services to help identify the best equipment to meet your needs
  4. All hardware and software purchases are to be made through SDezBuy regardless of cost
  5. All technology purchases route to IT for approval in SDezBuy. See Purchasing Guidelines Item XXII.5. Purchasing of Exempt Items
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Creating a Cart in SDezBuy
The step-by-step process for purchasing through SDezBuy
Requesting a Technology Risk Assessment
When acquiring new, non-standard technology a Technology Risk Assessment may be required.
Requesting to Purchase University Hardware and Software
Request to purchase hardware or software to be used at USD
Submitting a Project Request
How to download and submit a Project Estimate Request for ITS to help with the implementation or update of systems.

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Technology Purchase Assistance
Request assistance with purchasing new hardware or software.