These resources are intended for IT professionals, business officers, and departmental support staff who manage software acquisition and licensing.

Announcements

March 25, 2025 – CTR Threshold Updates: Recent USG policy changes have adjusted purchasing thresholds for software.

Licensing & Purchasing Policies

CTR Information including Thresholds

  • Policy Update (March 25, 2025)
  • Ensure you comply with updated amounts and processes for software purchases.
  • Submissions above certain thresholds require CTR Intake and additional approvals.

BPM 3.4.4 Campus Guidance FAQ

  • Reference the BPM 3.4.4 FAQ for institution-specific policy details.
  • Larger contracts or specialized software purchases may require BPM Intake for budgeting and risk reviews.

USG IT Handbook

  • For system-wide requirements on data protection, software licensing, and compliance, see the USG IT Handbook.

Request Forms & Intake Processes

CTR Intake Form

  • Required for software that exceeds the updated CTR thresholds or poses potential risk.
  • Submit CTR Intake.

BPM Intake Form

  • Mandatory for certain purchases under BPM 3.4.4 guidelines.
  • Submit BPM Intake.

Additional Software Resources

GT Common Software Table

  • Most commonly used software titles are listed in our Common Software Table (Knowledge Base).
  • This table covers campus-wide or departmental licenses, research tools, and more.

USG Tech Store

  • The University System of Georgia (USG) Technology Store (formerly SRS) uses the combined buying power of USG institutions to negotiate and provision cost-effective software and services for the USG.

FAQs and Technical Support

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Frequently Asked Questions

View the GT Software Acquisition and Management FAQs (KB Article) to review commonly asked questions.