Over the last several months, your Information Technology (IT) organization has been actively working to allow for the continued use of Zotero by S&T faculty, administration, and students. Today, thanks to the efforts of Dan Stutts, the Information Technology Campus Committee (ITCC) Chair, the Chief Information Officer and he were able to speak directly with…Continue Reading Zotero Remains Available Until December 31st, 2024
Research System Configuration and BPM12004
There are two aspects to research systems and BPM12004 compliance: requirements imposed by Data Classification Level (DCL) requirements and general IT requirements relating to security and supportability. While each of these points is listed individually they are not truly separable and have interactions. For example, using domain logins touches on access attribution, standard user privilege…Continue Reading Research System Configuration and BPM12004
Why is Zotero Being Removed From the S&T Campus?
Please see the July 24, 2024 update regarding Zotero on IT Answers for more information. Due to concerns that have arisen with Zotero, Missouri S&T IT has been instructed to retire the use of Zotero on university computer systems. To allow individuals who use Zotero time to transition, the software will remain available until August…Continue Reading Why is Zotero Being Removed From the S&T Campus?
What are Software Applications?
A software application is defined as a browser-based or proprietary interface used to allow multiple users or customers to read, access, share, modify, input or retrieve data from a server-based system. Application development is the creation of a customer application specifically for use by the University. Application hosting exists when a vendor maintains the application…Continue Reading What are Software Applications?
What is Commercially Available Desktop Software?
Commercially Available Desktop Software is defined as individually licensed software typically purchased for use on a single computer. The University maintains contracts with a variety of software providers, often at significantly discounted prices. So, it is important to work with S&T IT to determine if such a contract is in place before purchasing desktop software….Continue Reading What is Commercially Available Desktop Software?
What Happens If I Ignore the BPM 12004 Process?
Your purchase request will be diverted to IT from UM Procurement. Working with S&T IT to purchase hardware, software and services will result in faster service and can potentially result in cost savings….Continue Reading What Happens If I Ignore the BPM 12004 Process?
Does BPM 12004 Apply to Free Software and Free Services?
Yes. Free services, applications, and software still have license agreements that have to be officially reviewed by UM’s legal team. In some cases, authorized signers might still be needed to sign an agreement. S&T IT Security must also ensure that privacy is protected and that the service, application, or software is not a security threat…Continue Reading Does BPM 12004 Apply to Free Software and Free Services?
Making a BPM 12004 Request for Software
Making a BPM 12004 request with S&T IT will ensure that your software meets all security, compatibility, supportability, and sustainability requirements for Missouri S&T and the UM System and that legal responsibility is as removed from an individual person or a department as much as possible. You can learn more about the full process here:…Continue Reading Making a BPM 12004 Request for Software
Why Does IT Need to Review My Software?
Missouri S&T IT follows a software review process laid out by the UM System in BPM 12004. This policy ensures that IT and Telecom resources meet each campus’s security, compatibility, supportability, and sustainability requirements. When obtaining a software product (brand-new, renewal, open-source, or software maintenance), there is a lot going on behind the scenes. Legal…Continue Reading Why Does IT Need to Review My Software?