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Purchases
UT has special purchasing in place with Dell. This makes it very easy for departments to order Dell computer hardware with their Premier site which integrate with the UT purchasing system. If you are making a purchase for a computer which will be owned by UT, please use the Premier site to make the purchase. Do not use their ordinary Business to Business site. By using the Premier site you will have access to much better hardware, and support options. For more information, please see the ITS page for Dell purchases. Special pricing on Dell hardware is also extended to student, staff, and faculty personal purchases. The ITS run computer store in Flawn Academic Center can also help with computer purchases including Apple hardware.
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ITS Telecommunications and Networking is currently working to select a vendor to provide pay for use wireless similar to that in coffee shops, bookstores, and restaurants. The intent is this would be used by visitors who are here only for a short time, but who are used to having wireless access where ever they go. For UT related people, use of that network is optional, but it might be an easier way for guests in a hurry to get access to the network. A pilot program will be run starting in mid-June during which our two vendors will be given networks at UT. Therefore, do not be alarmed when you see extra networks called AT&T and Boingo come and go over the summer. With these networks, nothing changes. Wired access to the network will still be allowed. Students, faculty, staff, and official visitors should continue to use the Restricted network. Non-official visitors who are here for a short time can be brought to PAT 141SC for accounts on the guest network, so long as someone is willing to sponsor their activities. However, if it's more convenient, or if you are unwilling to sponsor your guest(s), they are free to use the paid service..
VPN
UT provides a virtual private network, or VPN, used to connect to secure services on campus. Depending on which lab you work in, certain systems may not be accessible unless you use the VPN. Certain other secure UT provided services may also be inaccessible. The VPN is simple to use; clients for both Mac, and PC can be downloaded from http://www.utexas.edu/its/bevoware Bevoware. Use of the VPN is restricted to faculty, staff, students, and official visitors. More information about the VPN can be viewed at the http://www.utexas.edu/its/vpn/index.php ITS VPN page.