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 Jaclyn Samuel, ECI Business Analyst,
at 231-7815 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