Our core responsibility is to find cost-effective ways for faculty and staff to get the technology equipment and services they need to be successful in their roles at UMKC. Whether it be an academic, administrative, or support position, we all rely heavily on a robust and sustainable IT environment.
We strongly believe that pre-purchase consultation is a key success factor in building and maintaining this environment. Through consultation, we achieve an increased awareness of our customers' technology needs and business goals and help you to navigate the various approval processes that may apply to your purchase request. This understanding and relationship allows us to work together on a solution that not only represents a good value proposition, but also avoids purchasing pitfalls that can burden, delay, introduce incompatibilities, or create additional costs when communication and planning are lacking.
For IT hardware purchases - computers, printers, and related peripherals - fill out our new form located here - Service - Purchase Hardware -> New Hardware Purchase
OR email us at umkc-hardware@umkc.edu for general questions and consultations.
We invite anyone charged with acquiring IT systems and components to work with us early and often!
Computers
Network Printers
Mobile/Cellular Phones, Tablets, and WiFi Hotspots
The Workstation Replacement Program (WRP) is a crucial component in the maintenance and continuous improvement of UMKC's IT environment. The goal of the program is to provide a coordinated, cyclical replacement of aging computers on a four- or five-year lifecycle. This program has proven to be a cost-effective, efficient way to create a robust, standardized, and sustainable computing environment for UMKC faculty and staff. Originally designed to encourage the responsible lifecycle replacement of computers for the division of Academic Affairs, the program now invites all campus departments to take part and enjoy the cost savings we find in this large bulk purchase. To learn more about the program, check out the WRP Ordering Site FAQ for more information or contact IS Procurement at umkc-hardware@umkc.edu.
