Technology

Any purchase of Amazon Web Services requires IT approval.  Please refer to your appropriate IT Pro or Campus IT Department before proceeding with your purchase.

In an effort to streamline the purchasing process for IT click-through agreements, a 90-day pilot program was implemented on June 1, 2024, for use by the campuses.

Definition of Click-Through Agreements: 

Contracts, generally associated with online transactions and software, where one party sets up a proposed electronic form agreement to which another party may assent by clicking an icon or a button or by typing in a set of specified words.  Click-Through Agreements are also known as click-wrap agreements. 

Placement of Automated Teller Machines(ATM) and Cash Dispensing Machines (CDM) at any campus location requires the coordination of several different units.  Please contact the respective Sourcing Contact listed for more information.

Copy Machines and Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) that serve as a printer, scanner, copier and/or fax machine.   Some MFD devices may be purchased from State of Missouri statewide contracts (see list provided).  

The respective campus IT department will need to be involved with the purchase as devices are typically connected to the University's network.

Maintenance on the device should be considered at the time the machine is purchased.

Any software licenses, renewals or maintenance.

Telecommunications equipment and supplies includes office telephones, cordless phones, VoIP telephones, data networking equipment, switches, hubs, routers, wireless access points, internet service and related items.

Subscription services and data access services, including but not limited to links to websites with downloadable data or subscription, software which allows access to data, and other similiar uses.

SEE ALSO - Software Purchases

Computer Hardware, Supplies & Equipment (includes desktops, laptops, servers, cables, keyboards, mice, monitors, desktop computer cameras, etc.) 

Audio equipment, video (consumer & broadcast) equipment, and related media services.

SEE ALSO - Television/Radio Equipment & Supplies or Telecommunication Equipment & Supplies

This category includes any cellular device purchases and wireless service plans (includes phone, PDA and tablets.) Please see Policy 12005 before making a cellular purchase.