CUIT Managed Computers

CUIT is committed to providing SPS officers of administration and support staff with tools to efficiently manage University facilities, operations, and services. It begins with your school issued desktop and/or laptop computers. Each device is imaged and configured to run optimally and provide the best possible protection from malware, viruses, or other malicious agents from compromising your data and/or identity.

In order for CUIT to provide the best level of protection, it is imperative that all CU/SPS computers are managed by CUIT, who can then provide the following services:

1. CUIT managed computers are consistently backed up, and can be restored in case of file deletion or computer damage/loss.

2. Continuously scanned for viruses, and cleaned as needed.

3. Computers are fully patched with the latest application and OS security updates, ensuring all CU security policies are met.

4. Remote desktop/technical support can troubleshoot and resolve issues from any location.

Standard CUIT Supported Hardware and Software

CUIT supports and recommends Dell and Apple hardware.

In order to procure a CUIT standard computer, each department needs to designate an authorized buyer and have access to a CUIT Dell Premier account. CUIT can assist with setting up this account. Once your equipment has been procured, the CUIT Desktop Support Team will assist you with configuring it to meet CUIT's standards.

Dell

For assistance having a Dell Premier account created, please submit a ticket to the CUIT Service Desk with the following information:

  • Name of departmental purchaser
  • Email address
  • Department name
  • Billing address

Once your premier ID is set up, you may place your orders by visiting the CUIT Dell Premier portal and selecting Standard Configurations.

Apple

*Apple has replaced their Intel-based MacBook Airs with their proprietary M1 chip-based models. CUIT has verified that the M1 MacBook Air is compatible with all of our current standard Mac applications. If you use software outside of this list, please contact your software vendor to confirm compatibility. If the vendor confirms that your application is M1- or Rosetta 2-compatible, you should be able to use it on CUIT-managed M1 MacBooks. More information on M1-compatible software is available at https://isapplesiliconready.com/.

For assistance having an Apple Ecommerce account created, please submit a ticket to the CUIT Service Desk with the following information:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Department name
  • Billing address

CUIT will work with Apple to set up your Education Account access, and then will help guide you through the ordering process.

Windows Software

  • Microsoft Office Professional Edition
    • Access
    • Excel
    • Outlook
    • PowerPoint
    • Word
    • Project
    • Visio
  • Web Browsing Software
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
  • Adobe PDF Reader
  • Java
  • Cisco AnyConnect VPN (laptops)
  • CrashPlan Code42 (installed upon request)
  • Bitlocker
  • Malwarebytes
  • OnBase Document Management (installed upon request)
  • Software Center (optional software available for self-installation)

macOS Software