IT services purchases both staff members and lecturers workstations from Metropolia's contract supplier. Consequently each purchase must be implemented through the IT services. More information:
Apple computers
Laptops
Labortory computers
Desktops
Tablets
High-performance workstations
Workstations for teaching
General teaching facilities' computers have a life cycle of four years. This period is followed by a fifth and possibly a sixth year in laboratory use, where the performance factor is not as essential. These computers can reach up to a six year life cycle, maximising the use of the asset, thus reducing it's carbon footprint.
High-performance workstations can also be purchased for teaching purposes.
Staff workstations
The life cycle for staff member's workstations is four years. Staff members have the option of either