MARCH 6, 2023 – DASA Technology is asking all units to work with their strategic partners to complete technology purchases by Friday, April 7th, 2023 regardless of the purchase amount. This will ensure time to receive within the current fiscal year. While most technology purchasing delays have been eliminated in this fiscal year, there may still be long delays on certain Dell laptops, specialty classroom equipment, and even some configurations of desktop computers from all vendors. We understand that sometimes there are emergency needs that arise, so please work with your strategic partner if technology purchases must occur beyond the April 7th deadline.
As a reminder, the lifecycle refresh was changed during the 2020-21 Fiscal year and a summary is provided below. The lifecycle refresh calendar helps ensure that department equipment remains supportable by DASA Technology Services staff so that we can be as productive as possible in addressing your operational needs.
| Device Type | Previous Lifecycle | New Lifecycle |
| Windows Desktop | Warranty + 1 year (5 years of support) | Warranty + 1 year (5 years of support) |
| Windows Laptops | Warranty + 1 year (4 years of support) | Warranty + 1 year (5 years of support) |
| macOS Desktop | End of Apple support schedule or when OIT management tool support ends (5 – 6 years) | Warranty + 1 year (5 years of support) |
| macOS Laptops | End of Apple support schedule or when OIT management tool support ends (5 – 6 years) | Warranty + 1 year (5 years of support) |
| Chromebooks | End of Google Console support for the device which is device original manufacture date + 3 years (3 – 4 years) | End of Google Console support for the device which is device original manufacture date + 3 years (3 – 4 years) |
Equipment that remains in use beyond the lifecycle will not be provided the same level of repair attention that equipment within the lifecycle standard receives. Consequently, equipment that is beyond its lifecycle may create a situation where your department has unanticipated costs related to equipment failure. Any equipment that is no longer receiving security updates is not in compliance with the university Endpoint Protection Standard. This equipment has to be replaced or taken completely out of service. Please also remember that equipment which has gone beyond warranty and requires substantial service as a result of accidental damage (liquid spill, drop, etc.) may be unrepairable even if it’s within the lifecycle.
We look forward to supporting you as you close out your budget for the current fiscal year and are ready to connect whenever you are! Please do not hesitate to reach out to your departmental strategic partner. A list of the partners and their current assignments can be found on our DASA Shared Services intranet page.
Thank you for your continued support!
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