General Information - Software
- Software and applications including those provided by an external party, need to be approved by IT prior to purchase. Please complete a Software Purchase Approval request.
- The Information Technology Division will neither install nor support software that has not been approved in advance of purchase and/or lease.
STANDARD SOFTWARE
- GVSU computers contain a GVSU image which includes:
- Computers have anti-virus protection and are configured to connect to the network for file sharing, backup, and printing.
- Additional software, hardware, and apps.
SOFTWARE REQUESTS
Contact Technology Acquisition before ordering any of the following:
- Cloud-based file sharing and storage services like Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, etc.
- Please note GVSU provides, at no cost to your department, Microsoft Teams and OneDrive for file sharing and collaboration. If you would like to learn more about those options, please contact IT Services.
- Cloud-based software (commonly referred to as Saas) that will store GVSU data or be used in any GVSU business processes.
- Any point of sale hardware or software that will be used for processing financial transactions.
- Locally installed software that will store GVSU data or be used in any GVSU business processes.
- Mobile devices like cell phones, tablets, or MiFi devices.