CT should be contacted for consultation prior to negotiations with vendors or for grants, contracts, collaborations or corporate alliances for acquisition of information technology hardware and software including equipment, computing cycles, programming requirements, and software applications Hardware Hardware is defined as the physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology. Hardware includes not only the computer monitor and processing unit but also the cables, connectors, power supply units, and peripheral devices such as the keyboard, mouse, audio speakers, and printers. CT will provide support for Macintosh hardware. It is understood that the standard technology is not always the least expensive. Purchases of standard hardware are covered under the UT Knoxville contract and therefore the bidding process is not required, shipping and handling charges are eliminated, and a three-year maintenance is mandatory with all purchases.
Standard hardware is purchased by submitting a Purchasing Requisition to the Purchasing Office.
A Server Registration Form is available from the CT Home Page. CT will have administrator access to all servers connected to the UT Memphis Network and will audit these servers for security purposes. If security audit by CT reveals security problems, it may be necessary to disconnect the server from the network. CT will review each specific request and make security recommendations based on the individual case. While the value of equipment such as computer hardware is easily appreciated, the larger investment in less tangible information assets such as software, data and automated processes is critical to the overall success of all UT Memphis computing.