{"id":3054,"date":"2012-04-24T09:03:35","date_gmt":"2012-04-24T13:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/it\/?p=3054"},"modified":"2012-05-08T12:03:10","modified_gmt":"2012-05-08T16:03:10","slug":"save-this-spring-with-bus-computer-standards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/it\/2012\/04\/24\/save-this-spring-with-bus-computer-standards\/","title":{"rendered":"Save this Spring with BU&#8217;s Computer Standards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BUMC Information Technology, in cooperation with Sourcing &amp; Procurement, is pleased to announce the Spring 2012 computer bulk buy initiative. \u00a0When you participate in these bulk purchases and leverage the buying power of the entire University, your department saves on its notebook and desktop purchases from Apple and Lenovo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> the deadline to place your order for the Spring 2012 bulk purchase is<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Friday, June 1, 2012<\/span>.<\/strong> Read on to find out how to take advantage of this opportunity!<\/p>\n<h2>New for Spring 2012<\/h2>\n<p>All Lenovo Think series systems now come pre-installed with a standardized BU image, created by BUMC IT and Lenovo. This image streamlines deploying and maintaining computers on campus. The BU image includes Windows 7 Enterprise, Microsoft Office 2010, McAfee Antivirus, Adobe Reader X, IE 9, and Firefox 11. <a title=\"BUMC Standard Applications\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/it\/support\/site-licensed\/supported\/bumc-image\/\">Click here for a complete list and more information.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How to Participate<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3055 alignleft\" style=\"margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 2px;\" title=\"laptop\" src=\"\/it\/files\/2012\/04\/laptop.jpg\" alt=\"laptop\" width=\"144\" height=\"130\" \/>Place your order for BUMC IT Recommended Standard Configurations by using our hosted catalog in BUworks!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sourcing\/computers\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sourcing\/computers\"><!--[if gte vml 1]&gt;                      &lt;![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]-->Click HERE to view or order standard configurations.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sourcing\/computers\"><\/a><br \/>\nDon\u2019t forget to consult with your IT support representative before ordering.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>Details and Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>The Spring 2012 bulk buy is part of Boston University\u2019s<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sourcing\/computers\"><\/a> PC and Apple Standards initiative. Standardization lowers the total cost of ownership through reduced support costs and encourages collaboration and efficiency between all BU IT support staff.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sourcing\/how2buy\/computers\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3056\" title=\"maclaptop\" src=\"\/it\/files\/2012\/04\/maclaptop.jpg\" alt=\"maclaptop\" width=\"192\" height=\"138\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nBased on your feedback, the models offered were carefully chosen and configured to bring you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cost Savings<\/li>\n<li>Quality<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability<\/li>\n<li>Extended Warranty Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please remember that to participate in the Spring 2012 bulk order and take advantage of the special pricing, your BUworks shopping cart must be fully approved within SAP by <strong>Friday, June 1, 2012<\/strong>.\u00a0 Items will ship as available prior to June 1, so the sooner you order, the sooner you will receive your new product.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your continued support!<\/p>\n<p>BUMC IT and Sourcing &amp; Procurement<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BUMC Information Technology, in cooperation with Sourcing &amp; Procurement, is pleased to announce the Spring 2012 computer bulk buy initiative. \u00a0When you participate in these bulk purchases and leverage the buying power of the entire University, your department saves on its notebook and desktop purchases from Apple and Lenovo. 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