They issue IP addresses and are responsible for the Open Port access. Open Port provides a free ethernet connection for student, faculty and staff that desire to use their own laptop or notebook computers instead of the computing labs on campus. To get an Open Port account contact the Help Desk at 756-7000. Telecommunication Services is responsible for providing telephone services to the faculty, students and staff at Cal Poly. Departments can take advantage of volume pricing and the coordinator will facilitate the ordering process.
Discussion is on-going regarding sustainable funding models and scope.
While CMS and SWP are separate initiatives, priorities for CMS have shaped initial installations and upgrades. These services include supporting on-line and phone course registration, web and other application development, and support of the university's data warehouse which provides simplified access to aggregate data from the university's various systems. Computer Labs on Campus Students can write papers, use software, do research, get help with computing questions, receive training, and use printing facilities in computing labs on campus. Labs contain Windows, Mac OS, UNIX-based stations or a combination. Some labs may at times be reserved for classes, so check the schedule posted outside each room.