Computer Purchasing Procedure
- Susan Abrams
LAITS Computer Support manages bulk computer purchases annually through the Generations program. However, smaller and individual purchases fall under the responsibility of the departmental administrative staff. Below is a step-by-step guide for administrative staff to follow for these purchases. It's crucial to adhere to these instructions to ensure your order is accurate and meets the required LAITS minimum computer specifications. Let's get started...
Ordering Apple Products
Apple products should be purchased through the Campus Computer Store via UT Market. However, they must first be configured on the Apple Store E-Commerce site for Education Institutions. To ensure you get the correct models at the best prices, order your products by part number on the Apple Store E-Commerce website, then follow the process to copy your order into the Campus Computer Store on UT Market.
If you haven't used the Apple Store E-Commerce to purchase Apple products before, you'll need to create a unique Apple ID using your UT email address. For instructions on creating your Apple ID, please refer to our Apple Store E-Commerce Account Setup guide.
Once your Apple ID is set up, log into the Apple Store E-Commerce, order computers by part number, and copy the quoted Apple proposal into the Campus Computer Store on UT Market. For detailed instructions, refer to our Ordering Apple Products and Recommended Apple Products Products guides.
Ordering Dell Products
Dell products are purchased through UT Market via the Dell punch out. To order Dell products, refer to our Ordering Dell Products guide. Log into UT Market and select the Dell (via Summus) punch out. Then, select a computer from our Recommended Dell Products page to add to items to your cart.
Completing the Order
Both Apple and Dell purchases follow the same process to complete the order in UT Market. Refer to our Completing a UT Market Purchase guide to complete your purchase.
Please pay careful attention to complete the field marked "Instructions for Buyer". The information you provide in that field will inform LAITS of the intended end user along with any special instructions relating to the purchase.
Once received, LAITS will tag and record the computer in inventory, image it, and schedule a deployment with the user.
LAITS inventory Contact Information:
LAITS Shipping Address
SW7 Ofc. Bldg. (2617 Speedway, Austin, TX 78712) Room 107