Software Assessment

software assessment

What Is It?

Software Assessment is a standardized assessment process of software purchases ensures that:

Technical and security requirements are met
Adequate resources are available
All requirements and risks are fully identified
Redundancy of software is avoided
The time line set is favorable for the University and not necessarily vendor-driven.

This assessment also leads to more effective and efficient software implementations.

All software, whether purchased or free, installed on UTRGV-owned computers requires an annual software assessment. UTRGV employees MUST submit a software assessment request form before the software is cleared for purchase or installation on UTRGV-owned devices.

A list of newly assessed software is available through the my.utrgv.edu portal under Software Inventory. For more information on the requirements for software purchases, please email the IT Vendor Relationships Analyst at itvm@utrgv.edu

Who Is Eligible to Use It?

Faculty, Staff, Researchers

Steps to Request

If this is an IT Project, submit an Idea/Project Request

Check the Software Inventory for existing solutions and contact the owner for details if needed.
If the software is not available in the Software Inventory, complete the assessment before purchasing.
IT and Security may require further steps.
Refer to the flowchart below to determine whether the request should be a Software Assessment or an Idea/Project Request.
If this is request is for a Software Assessment, click the Request service button on this page.
Click this link if you wish to submit an Idea/Project Request.
Fill in the form according to the directions.
Click the Submit button at the bottom of the page.