Software Purchasing & Licensing

About Software Purchasing & Licensing

Software Purchasing and Licensing is available through IT Business Services. Before requesting software, examine our software catalog to discover already available solutions. If you cannot find what you are looking for, you may request software through our software purchasing process.  

  • Available to: Faculty and Staff

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SOFTWARE PURCHASING PROCESS

The IT Business Services team will provide the following services during the purchasing process:

  • Obtain pricing information, purchase order, and track the delivery of requested software.

    NOTE: If you already have a quote for pricing, please attach to all submitted requests.
     
  • Acquire all necessary authorizations, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Information Security, and any other needed approvals.

Make sure to browse our software catalog to discover available software. 


Where to Begin When Purchasing Software:

  1. Review the ITAC Forms, Software & Apps section to see if the software you are looking for is currently available by request.
  2. Search for the software in SAP's TSUS Marketplace, and submit your order request there.
  3. If you don't see the software in either of the above places, submit a Software License Purchase Request.

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View the Software Fast Track List.

The following software is prohibited at Texas State University.

Software NameCompany
DoceriSP controls, Inc.
DropBoxDropBox Inc.
EvernoteEvernote Corporation
Google DriveGoogle Inc.
Never Miss A Sign 
KasperskyKaspersky Lab
OutNAboutIntelligent Concepts
PollEverywherePoll Everywhere
SaneBoxSaneBox, Inc.
Spark MailReaddle, Inc.
SynergySymless