New OIT tool – Technology Acquisition Helper

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) has created the Technology Acquisition Helper – a tool to guide users when requesting technological resources such as software, applications, tools, or services. The Technology Acquisition Helper streamlines the process of identifying resources that require a Technology Approval Process Request (TAPREQ).

OIT manages a pre-approved software list that includes applications already reviewed and approved to meet OIT’s usability and security requirements. When a new technological resource is requested that is not on the pre-approved list, a TAPREQ is required. Once a TAPREQ is submitted, OIT will review the request for approval.

How to use the Technology Acquisition Helper

When searching for a product, icons will notate if a TAPREQ is required, not required, or if more information is needed for a decision.

an image of the icon legend and descriptions of what is needed to complete a TAPREQ — *Various icons will appear that notate the TAPREQ status of a product. Click the image above to enlarge.*

A search bar is available to locate products by utilizing a vendor name or an individual product name.

an image of a company name search in the search bar — *Type a vendor name into the search bar to locate multiple products, if available. Click the image above to enlarge.*

an image of the results of searching a company name — *If the vendor has multiple products available, various options will appear in the search results. Click the image above to enlarge.*

an image of a user searching a product in the search bar — *If searching for a specific product, type the product name into the search bar. Click the image above to enlarge.*

The search results will locate the individual product, if available. Click the image above to enlarge.

When the helper has located the product, you will see the current approval status and a notation of what is required for product review, if applicable.

an image of the approval progress of an item that has not yet been approved at UTA — *Some products will require a TAPREQ. Others may require more information before OIT can determine if a TAPREQ is needed. Click the image above to enlarge.*

an image of the approval progress of an item that has been approved at UTA — *The helper tool will inform the user if a product has previously been reviewed and approved by OIT. Click the image above to enlarge.*

Please contact the Help Desk if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

Javier Obregon • 2023-Aug-30

Office of Information Technology

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New OIT tool – Technology Acquisition Helper

How to use the Technology Acquisition Helper

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