Tech Standards

NYU Tech Standards for Faculty and Staff

Last updated: November 2022

Technology leaders across NYU, via the University CIO Council, in collaboration with NYU IT and NYU Procurement, establish and maintain a set of standards for technical equipment purchased with University-administered funds. These standards account for functional, cybersecurity, and technical requirements and comply with NYU’s sustainability guidelines and NYU’s Information Technology and Travel and Expense policies.

On this page: General Guidelines | Computers | Monitors | Mobile Devices | Service Warranty Information

General Guidelines

• All computers and monitors must be procured through NYU i-Buy
• Before making a purchase, please check with your respective School IT department in case School-specific standards are available
• Purchasing non-standard equipment requires the approval of a department VP and Fiscal Officer
• Please check this page periodically as standards or recommendations may change
  

Computers

Criteria for Selecting Standard Computer Models

• Portability, given hybrid nature of our work
  
• Energy efficiency
  
• Integrated features, like camera and microphone
  
• Equipment warranty and support
  
• Ports and connectors to support a large variety of peripherals
  
• Supported by tech teams across NYU

Given the above criteria, laptops are the University standard for computers.

Standard Laptops (Tier 1)

Although desktops are not recommended, the Optiplex 7090 Small Form Factor desktop on the Dell Premium Portal in i-Buy NYU is the standard Tier 1 desktop computer choice.

Special-Purpose Laptops (Tier 2)

Special Purposes: For programming, processing large data sets, and/or graphic/media design, select from the models below.  

Although desktops are not recommended, the Optiplex 7090 Small Form Factor desktop on the Dell Premium Portal in i-Buy NYU is the standard special-purpose Tier 2 desktop computer choice.

Special Purposes Tier 3

For CPU-intensive work (requires high processing power), select from the models below.

Although desktops are not recommended, the Precision 5820 Tower on the Dell Premium Portal in i-Buy NYU is the standard special-purpose Tier 3 desktop computer choice.

Monitors

Standard Monitors (Tier 1)

Available on Dell Premier Portal in i-Buy NYU.
Features: High resolution, Dell Display Manager compatibility, cost effective.

• Dell 22”
  
• Dell 24”

Special-Purpose Monitor (Tier 2)

Available on Dell Premier Portal in i-Buy NYU.
Special Purposes: Graphic and media design, analyzing large data sets, and/or software development.

• Dell 27”

Questions about these models and other standards for computer peripherals/equipment can be directed to your local IT support team. 

Mobile Devices

Criteria for Selecting Standard Mobile Devices

Baseline Criteria

• Supports mobile device management
  
• Device encryption
  
• 5G connectivity
  
• Extended battery life
  
• Hotspot
  
• Front and backwards camera
  
• Bluetooth 5.0
  
• WiFi 6
  
• Two- or four-year warranty
  
• Biometrics
  
• OS updates available
  

Tier 2 Criteria

High-quality front-facing camera

Tier 1

ServiceLink request form for eligible purchases

Tier 2

ServiceLink request form for eligible purchases

Service Warranty Information

Dell standard devices listed on this page include a service warranty on the price available in i-Buy. Dell standard devices are also available without a service warranty.

Any Dell device purchased outside of the standard devices will not include a service warranty and will require the user to include it as an add-on when purchased.

Apple standard devices don't include a service warranty. If a service warranty is required, please make sure you purchase AppleCare when purchasing the device on i-Buy. This is recommended.