About

Bryant's Information Services division is centrally managed through the Office of the Vice President of Information Services. The division is comprised of several distinct, functional departments that coordinate the delivery and support of technology services.

Vision

Information Services will be seen as collaborative thought leaders and adaptive innovators, promoting excellence through the delivery of unmatched resources, services and solutions for the Bryant community.

Mission

Infuse the learning environment with unmatched services to support an exceptional student-centered education.

Connect, Protect, Deliver

Principles


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ttract and Retain Talent
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everage Resources
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nnovate People, Process and Technology
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alue Creation
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nable Constituents while Managing Risk


Departments

Academic Computing and Media Services

Academic Computing and Media Services provides computer and audio-visual technology planning, budgeting and support for all teaching and learning environments. The department is comprised of two functional groups - Academic Computing and Media Services.

Academic Computing

Key Services

Media Services

Key Services


Campus Technology Services

Campus Technology Services (CTS)  acts as the one-stop center for all questions, concerns, and issues related to Bryant’s technology services. CTS provides this support to Bryant faculty and staff. Students are supported by the CTS Laptop Central group.

Key Services

Information Security and Planning

The Information Security Office (ISO) serves as the University's resource for guidance on information security compliance with information-related laws, regulations and policies.

Key Services

Infrastructure Services

Infrastructure Services encompasses the efforts of 3 functional groups - Infrastructure Systems, Network Operations and Telecommunication Services.

Infrastructure Systems manages data center operations, including all server related services like backups and recovery. Additionally, staff manage access to Bryant's primary authentication systems.

Key Services

Network Operations manages the design, building and maintenance of Bryant's network infrastructure, including all related access and security features.

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Telecommunication Services manages Bryant's unified communications system which include telephony features like voice, presence and conferencing.

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Library Services

Library Services maintains and develops collections of information resources to meet the research needs of students, faculty, and staff.

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University Business Systems

University Business Systems provides support for Bryant's ERP system, including the management of data interfaces between that system and other applications and services. The department works closely with administrative departments to develop custom solutions to meet business needs.

Key Services

Web and Integration Services

Web and Integration Services is primarily tasked with management and support of the University's enterprise content management systems. The department also manages development for various web applications and coordinates with other departments to ensure interoperability between systems, including those depending on single-sign on, DNS and other services.

Key Services

Office of Information Services
Administration Hall
Unistructure, 2nd Floor

1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917

(401) 232-6196

Policies


Information Services

Policies, guidelines and standards related to technology services.

IS Policies


University Policies

Policies, guidelines and standards published on Bryant's Policy site.

University Policies


Academic Policies

Regulations and policies published in the Academic Catalog.

Academic Policies