Overview
This content explains how WCM employees request and purchase technology, including computers, software, peripherals, and mobile devices. Follow the steps below to ensure compliance with WCM/ITS standards, ITS recommendations, and procurement guidance.
WCM/ITS Standards -VS- ITS Recommendations
WCM/ITS Standards - Hardware is tested and approved by ITS, Epic compliant, along with a rate for service, different from non-standards rates: Click Rates. Non-standards are computers not listed on our WCM/ITS Standard page.
Standard Computer Types:
- Desktops
- Laptops
- Workstations
ITS Recommendations – ITS tested, approved and epic compliant, but no difference in rate for service OR no rate for service:
- Beaker devices
- Credit card devices
- Docking stations
- EKG Devices
- Headphones
- Label printers
- Mobile phones
- Monitors
- Printers
- Scanners
- Signature pads
- Spirometry Devices
- Tablets
- UPSs (Uninterrupted Power Supply)
- Webcams
ITS Purchasing Guidelines
- Standard and ITS recommended hardware equipment purchase directly in WBG / SAP-Ariba
- Purchase Orders are the preferred payment method.
- Payment requisition and p-card method should be the exception or last resort because a vendor doesn’t take Purchase Orders. See P-Card or Account Payable Department for more details.
- ITS Approved vendors:
- Apple
- CDWG (Lenovo via CDWG) – Direct purchases through Lenovo not permitted.
- Don’t see what you’re looking for, see non-standard section.
- Only authorized departmental purchasers can place orders in WBG/SAP/Ariba –
- Not sure who, contact your Department Administrator or CAO
- Devices may be customized when ordering through Apple or CDWG
Hardware Purchases
ITS Standard Devices (No Quote Required)
All ITS standard devices can be purchased in Ariba without a quote. Most of ITS recommended devices can be purchased without a quote. See Accessories section on the ITS Standard page for devices that require a quote.
Software Purchases
- ITS supplies a good number of software applications for the WCM community. See our list below before purchasing software:
- Don’t see what you’re looking for, submit through the same Statement of Need process
- Important note:
- Non-standard hardware policy does NOT apply to software
Non-Standard Equipment (Quote Required)
Quotes are required for non-standard hardware, excluding mobile phones.
Non-Standard Hardware
- Desktops, workstations and laptops not on the WCM/ITS Standard Page
What is a workstation?
A workstation is high performance computers designed for demanding tasks like 3D modeling, video editing, and engineering simulations. Usually requested by our WCM researchers.
- Go to myhelpdesk.med.cornell.edu
- Type Statement of Need in search bar
Refer to the ITS Non-Standard Hardware Policy before submitting a request.
Ordering with an ITS Approved Quote
Once a Quote is approved through Statement of Need process:
- Orders are placed by your department’s authorized Ariba purchaser
Note: If you have questions contact your Department Administrator or CAO
Note:
Purchase Orders are the preferred payment method.
Payment requisition and p-card method should be the exception or last resort because a vendor doesn’t take Purchase Orders. See P-Card or Account Payable Department for more details.
Other Technology Purchases
If you require other technology services not available through ITS standard channels or need an IT professional service contract review, submit the below SoN Request:
- Go to myhelpdesk.med.cornell.edu and type Statement of Need in search bar
Mobile Devices & Mobile Services
Preferred Providers
- Verizon
- AT&T
Only these two providers are approved.
Verizon & AT&T Mobile Account Services
- New phones or upgrades
- Hotspot (tethering)
- International plan activation
- New mobile accounts
- Line transfers
- Phone number porting/transferring
More information on Mobile Services click here.
Prohibited Payment Method
- The Device Payment Program is NOT permitted with Verizon or AT&T
ITS Procurement Contact
For further questions or guidance:
Susyun (Su‑Yun) or “Su” Purefoy
ITS Procurement Analyst
Email: its-procurement@med.cornell.edu
