Authorized Technology

Web applications and cloud services

Authorized campus standard cloud technology should be used where it provides equivalent functionality. Exception requests to use a non-standard cloud technology require a documented business reason why the campus provided standard technology cannot be used, and should be documented in the TAR. The cloud computing services listed below have been authorized:

• Box cloud storage - (replaces DropBox, iCloud, Amazon, Google drive)
• Qualtrics survey platform - replaces SurveyMonkey and WuFoo)
• Zoom videoconferencing - (replaces GoToMeeting)
• Online instruction used by fewer than 20 employees
  • Microsoft Office 365 Online (browser based) – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
    • Available on request only: Forms, Planner, Project, Power BI, and Flow
  • Twitter            
  • LinkedIn         
  • Indeed            
  • ServiceNow    

Digital content

Copyrighted information assets purchased for Stanislaus State use, such as:

• Fonts
• Images
• Music
• Photographs
• Text-based information/data
• Video-based information/data

Each purchaser is responsible for retaining proof of sale and/or licensing agreement information associated with the purchase of copyrighted materials for as long as the digital content is used/stored.

Software

Contact the Office of Information Technology Support Desk to obtain the following software at low or no cost:

• Adobe (Acrobat DC Pro, Photoshop, and other tools)
• Dragon Dictate and Naturally Speaking
• Mathematica
• Matlab
• McAfee Anti-virus software
• Microsoft Office 365 (full client) - (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, Defender)
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft Windows Operating System / MacOS
• Minitab
• Qualtrics
• SAS
• SPSS

Hardware, equipment, and supplies

For tablets, laptops, and desktop computers - see Apple and Dell listings in CSUBUY. Acquisition of 20 or more computers or tablets requires a TAR and Procurement involvement in order to complete.

• Adapters
• Batteries
• Cables
• Cameras and video cameras (does not include security, monitoring, or surveillance cameras) (refer to Confidential Data Policies/Practices and Guidelines)
• Compact Disks and tapes (refer to Confidential Data Policies/Practices and Guidelines)
• Digital voice recorders (refer to Confidential Data Policies/Practices and Guidelines)
• Displays
• Docking Stations
• DVD players/Blu-Ray players
• Headphones and headsets
• Input devices (e.g. mice, trackballs, track pads, Apple Pencils, Microsoft Pens and keyboards)
• Label maker/ label printer - Brother
• Memory (RAM)
• Monitors – aligned with campus standards, current model is: Dell Ultra sharp 24
• Network equipment peripherals, such as: cables, port adapters, stand-alone power supplies (not network connected)
• Port replicators
• Scanners
• Smart TVs - Samsung brand. These may not be connected to the Stanislaus State network. Installation of equipment purchased must be managed as part of an authorized project.
• Sound cards
• Speakers
• Televisions without Wi-Fi, Internet, or network connections
• Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
• USB hubs
• Video cards
• Printers used to print Level 1 or Level 2 data require a TAR

Tablets, laptops, and desktop computers – the below items are available for purchase in CSUBUY but they are not authorized for storing Level 1 data without additional security controls. If in doubt whether or not Level 1 data may be involved, please submit a TAR Request.

• Apple iPad and iPod
• Apple MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac
• Dell Latitude 7000, Precision 5000, Optiplex 7000