Introduction:
These are the guidelines for requesting a new computer.
Instructions for requesting a new computer:
For new users:
A new computer or "equivalent" condition used computer will be issued by Information Technology. All computer requests for new users must be made via the The Bigstep New Hire Form.
For existing employees:
An existing employee may request a new computer or "equivalent" condition used computer with the following conditions:
The nature of the employee's job changes so that there is a "reasonable business justification" for a new computer. Whether a change constitutes "reasonable business justification" will be determined by either the Information Technology Manager or Finance. Please note that "convenience" does not constitute a reasonable justification.
An employee's existing computer no longer works and cannot be repaired at reasonable cost.
By determination of the Information Technology Manager, the employee's current computer is not satisfactory for employee's job.
Approval from the employee's manager, the Information Technology Manager and Finance.
Type of New Computers: guidelines for new computer purchases:
Regular desktop configuration will be purchased for all employees unless there is 1) business justification, or 2) authorization from one Operations Staff member and the Information Technology Manager.
Laptop purchases will only be approved for employees who have a business justification to work outside the office (ex: employees that visit clients). The convenience to work at home is not a business justification. Loaner Laptops are available for employees with a temporary need to work outside the office.
The following are the computer configurations available:
Regular Desktop Configuration: Dell Dimension Pentium III Desktop 600 MHz or higher 1280 * 1024 Maximum resolution 17" Monitor 128 MB RAM 3GB Hard Drive
Super Desktop Configuration: Dell Dimension Pentium III Desktop 600 MHz or higher 1280 * 1024 Maximum resolution 17" Monitor 256 MB RAM 5GB Hard Drive or higher
Regular Laptop Configuration: Dell Inspiron 3800 Pentium III Laptop 600MHz or higher 1024 * 768 Maximum resolution 12.1 Display 128MB RAM 3GB Hard Drive
Super Laptop Configuration: Dell Inspiron 3800 Pentium III Laptop 600 MHz or higher 1024 * 768 Maximum resolution 12.1 Display 256MB RAM 5GB Hard Drive or higher
