The Computer Systems Administration unit provides support for classes and research in CSS and Mathematics, including statistical packages and Oracle database management. Regional Resources functions in a comprehensive capacity similar to the Hattiesburg-based divisions. For example, the Technology Resources group at Gulf Park is responsible for computer labs and services, technology classrooms, network administration, telecommunications, mail services, and all student, faculty, and staff computing needs. The Gulf Park unit is also looking into ways to improve its Conference Center through technology, addressing shortcomings in the telephone system, network connections, and multimedia resources, in the hope of realizing the Center's potential to become a first-rate conference destination. The Support Resources division of OTR manages the Help Desk, Desktop Support, the computer labs, and information services such as E-mail, the World Wide Web, and NetNews.
Most computer labs have network access and student lab assistants.
Many labs have application servers, a wide variety of software, and, in some cases, specialized functionality such as scanners or musical equipment. Additionally, Web and E-mail Services manages the University's Web page and will provide the USM community with instruction on various topics. The OTR Budget Office facilitates OTR funding needs and coordinates the budgeting process across the various OTR divisions. The fact that OTR brings together previously disparate campus technology components under one umbrella will greatly streamline the budgeting process. Within the former structure of campus technology, various divisions operated as functional silos and, as a result, both planning and funding suffered.