Technology Acquisition and Disposition Policy

Purpose

To provide Â鶹ӰÊÓ with guidance to develop and implement the appropriate activities with regards to the acquisition, and eventual disposition or information technology assets, Â鶹ӰÊÓ system components, and third-party services.

Policy

Â鶹ӰÊÓ exercises due diligence and due care when engaging in the acquisition of information technology assets, including but not limited to, Â鶹ӰÊÓ system components, hardware, software, and third-party services. Â鶹ӰÊÓ recognizes that information technology assets have a limited useful lifespan and will designate appropriate End-of-Life (EoL) for information technology assets.

Summary

Â鶹ӰÊÓ requires that systems acquired for use in the Â鶹ӰÊÓ meet all Federal and State laws in addition to meeting security requirements. The acquisition begins with acceptable configuration provided by Â鶹ӰÊÓ to meet acceptable security standards as well as being appropriate for delivering the designated service, documentation that is distributed appropriately and a responsible end of life, disposed of in accordance with Â鶹ӰÊÓ policy and replaced.

Technology Acquisition and Disposition Policy Details [pdf]