Technology Purchasing Guide

Approved Technology List

Del Mar College IT provides a process for purchasing technology equipment and software for faculty and staff. It ensures that all technology purchases are approved, compliant with institutional policies, and to meet the needs of the users.

Features

• Assistance with selecting the appropriate hardware and software, including obtaining quotes from approved vendors.
• Processing of purchase orders through the college's procurement system.
• Coordination with vendors to ensure delivery and installation of purchased items.
• Ensuring all purchases comply with institutional policies and security standards.

Designed For

• Faculty
• Staff

Requirements

• Before any hardware or software is purchased, it must be reviewed and approved by the Del Mar College IT Department.

Data Security

• To comply with State of Texas Model Security Plan for Prohibited Technologies mandate, it is essential that all employees refrain from using or acquiring any computing hardware, software, cloud services, or web services, listed on the state’s Prohibited Technologies List, or prohibited by any other state or federal laws and directives.

Get Started

1. Review the Approved Technology List to see if the technology or a suitable alternative is available.
2. Request a security assessment.
3. If security assessment is approved, request a new quote for unbudgeted technology.

Get Help

Review the Technology Purchasing Guide for detailed information about unbudgeted technology requests and the annual budget process.

You may also request a renewal for budgeted technology using IT's support portal.

 

Learn More

• Technology Purchasing Guide
• State of Texas Prohibited Technologies List

Related Services

• Computer Replacement Schedule
• Equipment Deployment and Installation
• Security Assessment