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Student organizations should consult work both with their consultant (e.g. in the Office of Student Engagement or Competitive Club Sports) and SE Technical Services before considering any technology-related purchases. For purchases of computers or other hardware, SE Technical Services will help research equipment that works well in the university environment, and work with University representatives to ensure the best pricing and prepare quotes as needed.
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Yes. Syracuse University has standardized vendors for most technology items (e.g. Dell and Apple for desktop and laptop computers). SE Technical Services can work with a student organization's consultant in either the Office of Student Engagement or Competitive Club Sports on price quotes and potential vendors for equipment. Unless needs are highly specialized (e.g. for student media organizations), it is recommended that student organizations use the University preferred vendors and equipment that are is known to work in the university environment.
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