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Computer Business Services Announcements

SOMA Contract Renewals & Increase in Hourly Time and Materials Rate

Current SOMA Maintenance Contracts will expire on June 30th. Renewal notices have distributed via email. If you have not done so already, please submit your renewal right away. Visit our Hardware Maintenance page for pricing and order placement information.

As of July 1, 2013, the hourly labor rate for SOMA Time and Materials will be increased to $79.00 (with a minimum charge of one half hour's work or $39.50) plus the cost of any parts that may be needed.

Microsoft to Drop Support for Windows XP & Office 2003

Effective April 8, 2014, Microsoft will officially drop support for these products. Take a look at the Computer Services' Tech Bit for more information.

Tablet Purchases

Departments are not permitted to purchase any tablets (i.e. Apple iPads, Nexus 7, Kindle Fire, Microsoft Surface) using their PCard. All tablets must be purchased via the available Punch-out vendors in TUmarketplace.

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