Do you work with sensitive data?
Designated clients who work with sensitive data are required to use a recommended computer, so it can be fully managed and protected.
Recommended HardwarePurchasing
Laptops
The university gets special pricing from Dell and Apple and OTS recommends specific models, which includes:
- A three year warranty (Dell only)
- Accidental Care
- Computrace (remote theft recovery service)
Contact the OTS Technology Support Desk at 410-704-5151 or submit a service request for a purchasing consultation.
Tablets/iPads
Consult: OTS provides tablet recommendations to faculty and staff. To assure that you purchase the device that best suits your needs, call the OTS Technology Support Desk at 410-704-5151 or submit a service request for a purchasing consultation.
Tag: All university-owned tablets and iPads must be tagged as university assets. Contact Property Records at 410-704-2175 to have your device tagged.
Share appropriately: If you plan on purchasing an iPad(s) and sharing it with more than one person or a group, read about sharing iPads before making a purchase.
Smartphones
Towson University provides contracted cellular phone/data service and equipment through Verizon Wireless.
- TU has implemented campus policies regarding the purchase and use of university devices that require an approval process before purchasing can occur.
- All smartphone purchases must be approved by the Vice President of Administration and Finance.
- Smartphones in particular have specific restrictions and guidelines and have a university policy (10-01.04) regarding use.
- Departments may not purchase smartphones directly.
OTS has recommended smartphones that are supported by our Faculty/Staff help desk and are discounted directly from Verizon. Contact the OTS Technology Support Desk at 410-704-5151 or submit a service request for a purchasing consultation.