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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Is there a copy of the
</span>rubric used for last year that I can review and use as a guide for this years?<span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Bill Baer <bill.baer@uwaterloo.ca>
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, February 2, 2024 8:41 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Sean Speers <sean@uwaterloo.ca>; Spencer Chen <acocoop1@uwaterloo.ca>; Jameson Schildroth <jschildroth@uwaterloo.ca>; acostaff@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca; acocoops@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca; Camille Graham <camille.graham@uwaterloo.ca>; Jason Greatrex
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<b>Subject:</b> Re: Rollover offering for 2024<br>
<b>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Morning all,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We should incorporate the questions and responses (<b>others can add into as well</b>) into a knowledge base article, and rise and repeat each rollover year.
<b>Hopefully everyone can take some time to review the response</b>. I will ask Jameson’s team to see if we could get an interested co-op to convert questions and responses to an interesting knowledge base we can hopefully share more widely.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">When reviewing product selection, does budget play a factor? I touched base with Camille, who mentioned that approved budget lines aren't formalized until late March/early April. This might be important
to consider as fiscal restraints will be very heavy this fiscal year (therefore, it might not model the previous year's budget) and impact product selection. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Essentially we offer 16GB & 512GB laptops and to a lesser extend lower level specs for tablets. Dependent on what we receive from WStore on prices, we do an analysis to have the annual
amortized costs in and around $350 or less. This annual cost help create the life cycle, 4-year or 5-year. Remember, data shows faculty are leaning towards the higher (advanced) devices so reducing the specs would change the dynamics too much. Would like to
get through these first 3 years of rollover with similar approach.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Approved budget lines are typically in May, and we put forward the suggested overall budget line for rollover usually including a unit cost only. However, we also include FPER contributions
and resell contributions. However, we have to balance reselling and offer older laptops to other groups, BUT would prefer assets that are in use are still under warranty. Again, past experiences have shown we can waste value time (away from clients) trying
to fix assets, which is low value at high salary costs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Fiscal constraints this year will have impacts, but only area I see an option to reduce specs is for staff units. This would affect all staff, those in data areas, IT and multi-media
staff. Should we then offer the 13” screens again? This adds additional complexity into the order process. Recently I asked and almost everyone agreed to drop the 13” screen sizes since wasn’t really of interest. Yes, will need new laptop cases, but we are
running out of the 13” sleeves (we could use a prizes). Feedback also showed we should provide a laptop case with additional pockets for power supple and mini-hubs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Of note, this current fiscal year’s rollover budget estimate is under budget by roughly 30%, thus significantly impacting the 2024-2025 budget is already built in. And that doesn’t include
the FPER or resales. We could try to reduce the rollover count and/or reduce the specs, but I believe we are best to continue offering similar models (at least for a few years for data collection and analysis).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Again, getting data from our clients is important and the plan is to share this offering so they can select and we can order more accurately this time around. We should reach back to
rollover clients over the past two years to capture feedback, and with a price point (now that we have the algorithm), ask if they would be interested in purchasing their rollover devices (at the appropriate time).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Finally, want to support the new rollover program, lots of strategic outcomes can be achieved.
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Can you shed any light on the criteria you used to select these products? Was a rubric used? I'm trying to understand why these were selected over others.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">The selection process has been based on following: 16GB & 512GB for laptops (less for tablets); tablets include keyboard and pen; annual costs in the $300 range; Microsoft (MS) and Apple
only (4-year warrant); basic model (staff & new faculty); advanced model with video card (MS) & MacBook Pro; ultra-model if needed; purchasing in June to leverage MS sales & have time to process (deliver) before fall term.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">With this narrow view on specs, I’m open to additional input, I just asked Jameson to align to previous years approach to laptop devices. And asked for an Apple Tablet option (to align
to the MS Tablet offering).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">For the iPad Pro offering, I can say that it isn't a very good laptop replacement. It also requires expensive add-ins (Pencil $159 and Magic Keyboard $369) to function as a laptop. I suspect most
faculty will want to use it as a companion device for their existing laptop (and cause barriers to returning the older laptop to ACO)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Given we have always offered a tablet in the Surface class, it would only be fair to those Apple users to have the same. I don’t see much uptake on this, however we should offer within
the rollover data capturing process and determine if actually viable. As suggested above looking for input and suggested options.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Agreed, the tablet should include keyboard and pen, similar to the Surface tablet offering.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Agreed, many would want as a companion, and they should have the choice. We should make clear, as we have done with previous faculty that wanted to shift to a tablet (2 or 3 come to mind)
they don’t keep what they have. But, no one should expect to keep older devices, however many have gotten away with this in past. This is a common theme with all faculty, need to keep more than one device, but with FPER front end and resell back end, we can
accommodate their needs by purchasing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Apple will very likely be refreshing the MacBook Air and iPad line (likely a completely redesigned iPad Pro, and much more expensive with an OLED display) this spring with the updated M3 chips, so
the timing of purchase should be factored in.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Yes, timing is critical and so is a shorter turnaround from form and delivery. Ordering of MS surface family should be at year end (early June) and Apple even earlier. With the form and
how it will be automated, we should start ordering as soon as possible, possibly in 5-packs as the data is collected. The newer models M3 will be more costly and data collection should happen before we see Apple offerings. However, we can’t predict what, when
and at what cost Apple will have to offer, but given we’re ordering this year models for Windows, should be a comparable process and offering with the Apple devices.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Thus ACO will have full control over the entire process, we can’t off-load to other departments to deploy. That has been a disaster, there are still devices yet to be deployed and FPER
was collected last year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">The Logitech MK295 device lacks Bluetooth connectivity. This means the Nano USB receiver must be used, and our hub monitors only have 4 available USB ports, which can quickly be used up by other
devices (webcam, printers, headset, phone chargers, scanners, etc.).<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">A perfect suggestion, data is needed to determine how many ports should be offered with this year’s monitors (and/or mini-hubs). Wondering, if we could collect list of users with hub-monitors
and survey how many devices they have and if they could support another USB-A device. These keyboards were based on quick delivery given some are asking for keyboards with numeric pads. This would be typically staff, faculty only have mini-hubs, but similar
survey should be offered to faculty. I suspect very few will be coming close to the limit of ports and if that’s the case, we don’t want to develop solutions for 10% of the clients, aim at 80% of the clients and develop solutions for those others use cases.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">With this data we need to determine hub-monitors (staff) and mini-hubs (faculty). As some have suggested, we need data on how clients have welcomed the change to the laptop program which
is part of the rollover program. This should hopefully be done before we send out the form to this year (2024) rollover candidates.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">This would also mean we may have additional rollover packages for co-ops (30 in Arts typically each term); sessional staff (could be older devices, those not resold); high-end users (media
rich workloads; data-scientist, IT staff as examples).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">All this means is more work is needed to better fine tone the offerings, determine where we can reduce costs (staff and co-ops most likely)d. More information is needed on existing inventory available (monitors, etc.) but most importantly
how many are eligible for a rollover this year. I’ve asked Nevil to look into (with consultation with Sean and Jameson). Finally, we have to review how many faculty (& to lesser degree staff) decline each year to help guide those interested this year.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a id="OWAAM81A201083BFF7245B7825A18B699F5B1" href="mailto:sean@uwaterloo.ca"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-decoration:none">@Sean Speers</span></a>
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">can you review last year’s analysis and share the annual costs from previous year and share for each device? I would suggest we put into a table for ease of review.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"><a id="OWAAM2DB70C0B8C2BC74AADB33CC8E9F43809" href="mailto:camille.graham@uwaterloo.ca"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;text-decoration:none">@Camille
Graham</span></a> can you reach out to WStore (John?) and ask anticipated funds from FPER and resales (over x number of devices)? Just need an estimate to return on investment.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a id="OWAAM1C12A711C7C6104C9B75CFCFB8E6876D" href="mailto:jschildroth@uwaterloo.ca"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-decoration:none">@Jameson Schildroth</span></a> could we ask co-op leads develop rubric as suggested?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a id="OWAAMD34B73B79E4552459F86F8A26A871C21" href="mailto:jgreatrex@uwaterloo.ca"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-decoration:none">@Jason Greatrex</span></a> seems like we’ll need some survey data and thus related questions
(not too many) to help guide us.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks in advance, Bill<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">William R Baer, BASc (Systems Design)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Director IT - Arts Computing Office (ACO)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Bill.Baer @ uwaterloo.ca<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Cell: 905-320-0483<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Home: 905-481-2986<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Fongo: 289-619-3650<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Bill.Baer @ gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">From:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Acostaff <<a href="mailto:acostaff-bounces@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca">acostaff-bounces@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca</a>> on behalf of Sean Speers <<a href="mailto:sean@uwaterloo.ca">sean@uwaterloo.ca</a>><br>
<b>Date: </b>Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 2:46</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">PM<br>
<b>To: </b>Spencer Chen <<a href="mailto:acocoop1@uwaterloo.ca">acocoop1@uwaterloo.ca</a>>, Jameson Schildroth <<a href="mailto:jschildroth@uwaterloo.ca">jschildroth@uwaterloo.ca</a>>,
<a href="mailto:acostaff@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca">acostaff@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca</a> <<a href="mailto:acostaff@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca">acostaff@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca</a>>,
<a href="mailto:acocoops@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca">acocoops@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca</a> <<a href="mailto:acocoops@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca">acocoops@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca</a>><br>
<b>Subject: </b>Re: Rollover offering for 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">When reviewing product selection, does budget play a factor? I touched base with Camille, who mentioned that approved budget lines aren't formalized until late March/early April. This might be important
to consider as fiscal restraints will be very heavy this fiscal year (therefore, it might not model the previous year's budget) and impact product selection. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Can you shed any light on the criteria you used to select these products? Was a rubric used? I'm trying to understand why these were selected over others.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">For the iPad Pro offering, I can say that it isn't a very good laptop replacement. It also requires expensive add-ins (Pencil $159 and Magic Keyboard $369) to function as a laptop. I suspect most
faculty will want to use it as a companion device for their existing laptop (and cause barriers to returning the older laptop to ACO)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Apple will very likely be refreshing the MacBook Air and iPad line (likely a completely redesigned iPad Pro, and much more expensive with an OLED display) this spring with the updated M3 chips, so
the timing of purchase should be factored in.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">The Logitech MK295 device lacks Bluetooth connectivity. This means the Nano USB receiver must be used, and our hub monitors only have 4 available USB ports, which can quickly be used up by other
devices (webcam, printers, headset, phone chargers, scanners, etc.).<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">From:</span></b><span style="color:black"> Acostaff <<a href="mailto:acostaff-bounces@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca">acostaff-bounces@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca</a>> on behalf of Spencer Chen <<a href="mailto:acocoop1@uwaterloo.ca">acocoop1@uwaterloo.ca</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 31, 2024 3:09 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Jameson Schildroth <<a href="mailto:jschildroth@uwaterloo.ca">jschildroth@uwaterloo.ca</a>>;
<a href="mailto:acostaff@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca">acostaff@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca</a> <<a href="mailto:acostaff@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca">acostaff@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca</a>>;
<a href="mailto:acocoops@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca">acocoops@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca</a> <<a href="mailto:acocoops@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca">acocoops@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> RE: Rollover offering for 2024</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">Dear Jameson<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">The list looks great! I like how we’re offering tablet options. One main concern that I have are the sizes. Our old laptop sleeves won’t be able to accommodate the 15-inch length. Would we have to preorder more of the Kensington cases?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">Spencer<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Acocoops <<a href="mailto:acocoops-bounces@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca">acocoops-bounces@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Jameson Schildroth<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 31, 2024 1:44 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:acostaff@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca">acostaff@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca</a>;
<a href="mailto:acocoops@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca">acocoops@artsservices.uwaterloo.ca</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Acocoops] Rollover offering for 2024</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">We are starting to get information on what models will be offered for the 2024 rollover and are seeking your feedback on what we should offer. We are thinking about dropping the 13” models in favour of just offering the 15” models as they
seemed to be more popular.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">Please see attached PDF and provide any feedback or thoughts.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1F497D">Thanks,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1F497D">Jameson Schildroth</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1F497D">Information Technology Specialist</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1F497D">University of Waterloo</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1F497D">PAS 2081D</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1F497D">Office: 519-888-4567 x41275</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><a href="https://uwaterloo.ca/arts-computing/feedback-form">How was my service today? Please fill out the survey and let us know!</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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