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Re: tufts information technology department
IT acquisitions have a potential impact on more than one school or division and technology decisions made without central oversight can have unexpected, negative consequences. The objectives of the Policy on IT Acquisitions are threefold: • To ensure that IT acquisitions integrate well into Tufts technology environment and facilitate the ability to carry out Tufts's business. • To ensure that any risk, security exposure or liability associated with an IT acquisition is identified and managed. • To ensure that Tufts University achieves the maximum value from any information technology investment. Rationale Technology Services, a division of Tufts University, has as its charter to acquire, develop and maintain computers, computer systems, networks and telephony systems in support of the University's business. The acquisition and use of computing resources at Tufts is not limited to Technology Services. All schools, divisions and departments at the University need, from time to time, to acquire, install and use technology resources. The Policy on IT Acquisitions enables Technology Services to share in decisions regarding IT acquisitions. Applicability The Policy on IT Acquisitions applies to all IT purchases or acquisitions made on behalf of Tufts University. The policy covers planned acquisitions of information technology hardware, software, firmware and services or any combination of these things and applies regardless of the funding source. The only exceptions to the Policy on IT Acquisitions are acquisitions consisting entirely of commodity type items such as laptops, workstations, telephones, desktop software or personal digital assistants (PDAs) and servers. Policy on IT Acquisitions Any acquisition involving the purchase or acquisition of computers, network equipment, software, applications or information technology services including but not limited to software development, installation, implementation or provision of ASP services Tufts University Policy on Information Technology Acquisitions |
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