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Peer reviewedShepard, William – Educause Quarterly, 2002
Describes how Cleveland State University implemented a strategy that includes a standard, support, and training for use of personal digital assistants (PDAs). Explains how this has helped put the campus in control of how the technology is used in the enterprise. (EV)
Descriptors: Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Higher Education, Program Implementation
Peer reviewedKuo, Kent; Wilson, Nancy – Educause Quarterly, 2001
Discusses negotiating with vendors when purchasing campus information technology. Describes the mechanics of a negotiation (deep discounts, maintenance and support costs, future discounts, warranties and remedies, training and consulting), vendor approaches to negotiating, composition of the negotiating team, and what to do after negotiations end.…
Descriptors: Computer Selection, Higher Education, Information Technology, Purchasing
Peer reviewedWierschem, David; Ginther, Dean – Educause Quarterly, 2002
Identifies the main issues confronting academic institutions in developing a structured plan for acquisition and replacement of information technology hardware assets, and recommends steps for developing such a plan. (EV)
Descriptors: Computer Selection, Computer Uses in Education, Equipment Evaluation, Higher Education
