The ITS Project Office has updated the Guide to Successful Software Acquisition (PDF) to help staff and faculty navigate the HSU software acquisition process.  The planning and research sections include the steps that ITS has found most valuable in identifying and acquiring software that will enable you to achieve your goals. It also includes the purchasing requirements issued by the Office of Contracts & Procurement. 

Always remember that the most important part of the software acquisition process is to define the problem you're trying to solve and list the "must-have" requirements. That way, you're more likely to stay on track and not get diverted by what any particular vendor wants to sell you.

While the ITS Project Office does not handle the actual purchase on your behalf, staff are available to walk you through the process and help you to answer any of the questions you're not sure how to answer. Feel free to contact the team at x5080 any time to arrange a meeting.