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Purchase Microsoft Products
UB has partnered with Microsoft for special pricing and free shipping on all standard orders for institutional purchases of Surface tablets, laptops and accessories.
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Unsure How Your Department Selects Products?
Not all brands and types of notebooks, desktops and tablets can be easily supported by the campus IT staff. Contact your information technology support staff for assistance. Find the support staff for your unit, department or academic area.
Purchase Microsoft with State Funds
Use the Procurement Card (PCard) for state funds. To order, contact Microsoft sales representative John Lawler at John.Lawler@microsoft.com
Purchase Microsoft with Research Foundation (RF) or UB Foundation (UBF) Funds
Use the PCard for RF funds, the PCard for UBF funds or use a Purchase Order. To order using PCard, contact Microsoft sales representative John Lawler at John.Lawler@microsoft.com
1. Request a quote from John Lawler, Education Specialist:
John Lawler
john.lawler@microsoft.com
To ensure quick processing, please be sure to include the following in your request:
- that you are using a Purchase Order
- the requested delivery timeframe; the supplier will notify you if your requested delivery time frame is not available
2. Within 2-3 business days, Microsoft will email you the quote.
- Attach the quote to a requisition and submit it for processing
Returns and Credits
Most manufacturers and resellers have limited return policies or fees applied to returned items. It is important that you contact the buyer associated with your order (not the vendor) to resolve any issues.
