Managing technology resources for an entire campus means constantly balancing the need to provide tools and equipment you require with the realities of budget constraints. As a result, many of our services and partnerships are focused on extracting the greatest value possible from the investments we’ve made.

Foremost among these efforts is our partnership with the NorthEast Regional Computing Program (NERCOMP). This arrangement allows Simmons to take advantage of significant discounts on Microsoft products that run on our servers and on-campus computers. These across-the-board discounts lower our infrastructure costs and free up budgetary resources for other projects and services.

In addition, NERCOMP provides frequent technology workshops and seminars in New England. You can sign up as an individual member through our institutional account and access these resources at a significant discount. To sign up, click here. Once you’re there, click “Join with your school” and complete the registration form. You’ll receive a confirmation email from NERCOMP with a user name and temporary password. After that, you can browse upcoming events and sign up at the discounted rate!