All requests for technology purchases at UWSP must be reviewed by and processed through the Information Technology Purchasing Office. This applies to all technologies in the UWSP environment including but not limited to: computers, monitors, printers, computer peripherals (flash drives, cables, etc), projectors, audio/visual equipment, televisions, blue-ray players, licensed and installed software, internet-based service software ("software as a service" (SAAS)), open source software and freeware. Information Technology maintains the licenses for software used throughout the university.
The State of Wisconsin has mandatory contracts and policies which must be adhered to when purchasing university technology. Information Technology additionally has standards in place to ensure that purchased technology is compatible with the UWSP environment.
IMPORTANT - UW System Directive
Information Technology Purchases Review
Work-related hardware and software must comply with all state contracts. All Information Technology-related hardware and software not acquired through state contract must undergo a review process. Purchased software, including renewals, must be reviewed each year.
The Information Technology review process ensures that these products:
Also see Information Technology's EPEAT Purchasing Preference Policy and Policy Regarding the Use of Non-Approved Information Technology Applications and Hardware for University Business and Instruction.
►The review process can take up to one to two weeks once an email request is received.
For questions related to IT Technology Purchasing: 715-346-4899 | itpo@uwsp.edu