Overview
In alignment with UTA’s goal to centralize and streamline management of all UTA employee computing devices, OIT is changing and improving the way University devices are purchased.
This initiative replaces the previous decentralized model with a unified lifecycle system that includes procurement, configuration, deployment, support, and replacement of employee devices on a four-year cycle. OIT will maintain an inventory of devices approved for purchase requests and manage the procurement process for University computers.
Under this guidance, faculty and staff should not independently purchase computing devices and then request reimbursement from the University. Additionally, use of a University ProCard in a manner that bypasses this process is not permitted and would be inconsistent with the ProCard Procedure.
If a faculty or staff member does not follow this guidance:
- OIT may be unable to approve the purchase, and the purchaser may be responsible for coordinating any return and credit with the supplier; and
- Disbursements may decline reimbursement requests that do not align with established procedures.
Click the Device Details Button to view Device Models and Specifications
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| All-In-One - Dell | Dell Pro 24 All-in-One 65W, Intel Ultra 7 vPro, 20-cores, Touch screen with adjustable stand, FHD HDR camera, 32GB, 512GB SSD |
| Desktop - Dell | Dell Pro Slim Plus Desktop, Intel Ultra 7 vPro, 20-cores, Internal WiFi antenna, 32GB, 512GB SSD |
| Desktop - Dell | Dell Pro Max Tower T2, Intel Ultra 9, 24-cores, External WiFi antenna, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Dedicated Graphics: NVIDIA RTX A1000 (8GB GDDR6). |
| Laptop - Dell | Dell Pro 14 Premium, Intel Ultra 7 vPro, 8-cores, 14-inch touchscreen, 8MP HDR + IR Camera with presence detection and facial recognition, 32GB, 512GB SSD. |
| Laptop - Dell | Dell Pro Max 16 Plus, Intel Core Ultra 9 vPro, 24-cores, 16-inch UHD+ OLED display, SMP HDR + IR Camera, Keyboard with numeric keypad, Fingerprint reader, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Dedicated Graphics: NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 (8GB GDDR/). |
| All-in-One - Apple | Apple 24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB SSD, ZAGG Wired USB-C Keyboard and Mouse Kit. |
| Desktop - Apple | Apple Mac mini: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB SSD. |
| Desktop - Apple | Apple Mac Studio: Apple M3 Ultra chip with 28-core CPU, 60-core GPU, 96GB, 1TB SSD. |
| Laptop - Apple | Apple 15-inch MacBook Air: Apple M5 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB SSD. |
| Laptop - Apple | Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro: Apple M5 Pro chip with 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU, 24GB, 1TB SSD |
| Laptop - Apple | Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro: Apple M5 Max chip with 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU, 48GB, 2TB SSD |
| Tablet - Apple | Apple 11-inch iPad Air Wi-Fi 256GB. |
Professional
The primary device used by an employee for day-to-day work. Every employee who uses a computer for work should have a device of this type. Ideally, an employee has one and only one professional device assigned.
Academic
A device required to support course delivery, instructional activity, academic labs, or academic program operations.
Research
A device that is primarily used to support research activity and usually aligns to the research lifecycle (planning, acquisition, analysis, storage, sharing, closeout).
Other
A device that does not fit the Professional, Academic, or Research categories. Examples include loaners, kiosks, devices in transition, digital signage, shared-use devices, non-user-based internet-connected devices, and other niche operational use cases.
To request a computer purchase, follow these steps:
- Submit a ServiceNow ticket requesting to purchase a device. This form requires custodian information, cost center, device selection, and intended device use: employee, research or lab.
- OIT reviews the ticket and communicates, if needed, with the requester about the device’s intended use and other specifics, such as the model or number of devices needed.
- OIT schedules delivery or pickup with the new device custodian via a Microsoft Bookings appointment.
- The requesting department’s cost center is charged for the purchase.
If you have any questions about this process, please contact the OIT Endpoint Lifecycle Management team at OIT-EndpointLM@groups.uta.edu, or speak with your Departmental Support Associate (DSA) or OIT liaison for assistance.
