Technology Renewal
Most standard-use Ithaca College computers and networked printers (Ithaca, LA, DC, London and Rochester campuses) purchased via the ITS Catalog will automatically be replaced on a regular basis as part of the Technology Renewal Program. This program covers the CPU, standard keyboard, mouse and networked printers. The purpose of this program is to ensure that the majority of standard-use, institutionally owned computers are fully capable of running current applications and any future upgrades or new applications anticipated during the projected planning cycle and to ensure that these computers and printers can continue to be adequately supported.
College Inventory
The Technology Renewal program covers the majority of institutionally owned machines listed in the official college computer inventory. The official college inventory is maintained by Information Technology Services. The CPU, standard keyboard, mouse are replaced every three years and networked printers are replaced every four years. Attached printers, scanners, speakers and monitors are not part of the program. Departments need to budget for their replacement separately. The replacement computer will include the current Ithaca College Network Software Bundle. This includes the Microsoft Office Suite, Web browser, E-mail, virus checking, and other software.
ITS uses an electronic asset management system to automatically keep track of configuration information about the college’s computers. Additionally, college offices are asked to report changes in asset location, guardian, etc. to ITS. Only computers and printers assigned a renewal cycle in the official college computer inventory are eligible for the renewal budgeting process (i.e.: if the computer or printer is not in the inventory, or has a renewal cycle of “Z” it will not be replaced via the renewal budget).
Equipment Not Leased
The majority of computers and printers on campus are included in this program. However, it is possible to have equipment that is not covered. The program covers only standard-use computers and networked HP laser printers. Servers, workstations, computers used to control specialized equipment or applications, some specific-purpose systems, wide format printers, other hardware not supported by ITS, equipment not owned by Ithaca College, any printer that isn't a standard networked HP laser printer and items not listed on the official college computer inventory are examples of what are excluded. If you are not sure if your equipment is covered, or have questions about what is covered and what is not, please contact us.
Recycling Leased Computers
Since the technology renewal printers are leased, they must be returned to the leasing company at the end of the lease or the college will be charged for replacement equipment. If a department would like to purchase a leased computer, ITS will need to be notified in writing 6 months prior to the computer’s scheduled replacement time frame to make the appropriate arrangements with the leasing company.
