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Syracuse University's faculty and staff, in consultation with their departmental computing support staff, are encouraged to purchase desktop and laptop computers and printers from the University's preferred suppliers. Formal preferred contract pricing has been negotiated with suppliers to provide reduced support costs and improved service. It is very important that faculty and staff consult their departmental computing support staff before making a purchase.
Faculty and staff members who do not have a departmental computing support staff are encouraged to contact the appropriate departmental purchasing specialist for help in assessing computing needs. Computer hardware bundles have been selected for Dell and Apple that reflect campus desktop recommendations and are likely to satisfy most computing needs.
Preferred suppliers
Apple: The University's Collegiate Purchase Program Agreement with Apple requires Syracuse University to purchase all items manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc. directly from Apple Computer, Inc. Faculty and staff interested in purchasing a Macintosh computer may create a proposal for the desired items online through SU's Custom Store.
SPECIAL NOTE: Please be sure to list Sue Joyner (sejoyner@syr.edu) in the buyer area so that the proposal is associated with the SU account.
Dell: As of July 1, 2007, Dell desktop and notebook computers will be purchased through the eProcurement module in PeopleSoft Financials, which is available through MySlice. Contact your departmental Information Coordinator to obtain access to eProcurement.
Software: SU has a number of site licenses and agreements in place to facilitate software purchases involving multiple units. Before making any software purchases, faculty and staff are advised to contact their departmental computing support staff or the University's Purchasing Department to determine whether there are existing contracts or purchase arrangements that can be used. Further software information is available by clicking the software licenses link in the navigation column on the left.
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