We'd Like to Help
This page lists some factors to consider when planning a project that uses information technology. ITS
would like to work with you to make your proposals more competitive and to ensure the success of your
awarded projects. All proposal writers are encouraged to contact Marc Wallman, ITS Director of Infrastructure
Services, at 231-7168 well in advance of proposal submission to discuss your information technology
needs.
Information Technology Planning Checklist
- Acquisition and implementation considerations
- Funding source (Acquisition, Ongoing Lifecycle Replacement)
- Roles and responsibilities
- Environmental considerations
- Electrical requirements
- Noise factors
- Space requirements
- HVAC requirements (heating, ventilation, air conditioning)
- Network requirements
- Departmental LAN connectivity
- Campus network connectivity
- Internet1 connectivity
- Internet2 connectivity
- Maintenance requirements
- Software
- Hardware
- Licensing
- Support requirements
- ITS staff
- Other IT staff
- Training (e.g., intensive for IT staff, extensive for users)
- Security and backup requirements
- Hardware (e.g., physical security, spares, monitoring)
- Software (e.g., security patches, antivirus updates, professional system administrators)
- Information security
- HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA, IRB, or other regulatory guidelines