IT services purchases both staff members and lecturers computers from Metropolia's contract supplier. Consequently each purchase must be implemented through the IT services. More information:
Desktops 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.
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