by Tom Vogler

OIT’s Software Licensing Office and Terrapin Technology Store are available to help you purchase computer hardware and software for departmental/institutional use. They can even help you get larger discounts than you’d be able to receive when purchasing equipment and software on your own. Software Licensing has established relationships with many software vendors specifically for campus departments offering low prices, many below the standard educational discounts, on popular products for the office. For a list of vendors, software titles, and/or if you would like to place an order, please visit Software Licensing’s Web site at www.oit.umd.edu/slic. If you would like to discuss your computing software needs or need assistance in placing an order, please call 301.405.2986. Software Licensing is located in Room 3342 of the Computer and Space Sciences Building with office hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Terrapin Technology Store has established discount programs for purchasing Apple and Dell computers. The store carries standard models of Apple and Dell’s most popular laptops for same day pick-up, or staff members can assist departments in placing special orders to fit their needs. The Terrapin Technology Store is located on the ground floor, Room 0203, of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union with operating hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday during the fall and spring semesters. Please drop by or call the Terrapin Technology Store at 301.314.7000 to discuss your computing needs with one of our sales assistants or visit the Web site at www.oit.umd.edu/techstore to see a list of our popular computers.

Both Software Licensing and the Terrapin Technology Store can accept payments via departmental purchasing card or FRS transfer. Proceeds from computers purchased through the Terrapin Technology Store go to support the OIT Student Help Desk and the Academic Computing for Terps (ACT) Program Repair/Hardware Diagnosis service. The level of sales at the store also determines the number of free computers we can offer to Financial Aid students. Buying equipment there is a win-win — your department saves money and also helps to enhance our ability to provide quality services to fellow university community members!