Project Purpose
TechHub is a centralized technology procurement program intended to reduce the cost of device life-cycle management and improve the user experience through centralized purchasing, device standardization, supply-chain management, and provide cost savings in the processing and deployment of hardware and software assets. This new program will provide Texas A&M University faculty, staff, and departments with a convenient process to procure high-quality, fully tested and vetted technology that will be configured and secured to university standards.
Guiding Principles
- Driving down direct costs of technology purchases and passing those savings to departments and units.
- Supporting shared decision-making with the IT Community to provide the right technology solutions that meet user needs.
- Remaining at the forefront to identify and evaluate emerging technologies to keep the campus on the cutting edge.
- Streamlining processes and workflows to fit all IT Community needs.
- Prioritizing value and the user experience.
Milestones
Phase 1: Summer 2023
- TechHub Facility
- Online Store Front
- Integrated billing process
- Online Ordering (hardware only)
- Technology Services pilot test
- Establish TechHub advisory group
Phase 2: Fall 2023
- Formalize hardware catalog
- Build out on-hand inventory
- Integrate systems to process large volume orders
- Transition college and units (initial phase)
Phase 3: Spring 2024
- Full implementation of end-point procurement (All colleges and units)
- Custom order processing
- Reports and Analytics
- Add departmental software
- Physical store front
- Future opportunities
University Savings
Hardware dollars saved to date
$95,000
Software dollars saved each year