Information Technology Acquisition Policy
Abstract: This policy establishes requirements and procedures for acquiring information technology hardware, software, and services to comply with all applicable University of Alabama System and University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) campus policies and assure that risks associated with use of such information technology are appropriately addressed. This policy is intended to increase security, improve cost efficiency, strengthen customer success through proper technical support, and facilitate building communities of practice on essential systems by reducing capability duplication in software systems and services.
Effective Date: 07/01/2025
Review/Revised Date: 07/01/2025
Category: Information Technology
Policy Owner: Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration and Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Policy Contact: Director - IT Governance & Portfolio Management