Technology Assessment (formerly Software Assessment)

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The standard processing time for technology assessments is approximately two weeks. This estimate excludes any delays that may arise from vendor response times or the completion of regulatory reviews.

What Is It?

Technology Assessment is a standardized assessment process of technology purchases ensures that:

Technical and security requirements are met
Adequate resources are available
All requirements and risks are fully identified
Redundancy of technology 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 technology implementations.

All technology, whether purchased or free, including software, hardware, services, and any device or system used by a UTRGV employee or representative on behalf of UTRGV, that stores, transmits, or receives UTRGV data, requires a periodic technology assessment. UTRGV employees MUST submit a technology assessment request form before the technology is cleared for purchase, installation, or use on UTRGV-owned devices.

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

Who Is Eligible to Use It?

Faculty, Staff, Researchers

Steps to Request Software

If this is an IT Project concerning software, 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 technology 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.