License management by SIUV
The IT Service of the University of Valencia (SIUV) is responsible for managing the acquisition of software licenses under two models:
• Type 1 licenses: general use across the entire university
These are tools with widespread and common use within the institution, such as SPSS, Adobe, or Microsoft 365, which are acquired centrally to ensure availability and optimize costs.
• Type 2 licenses: specific use in certain centers
These are managed when a center requests and justifies that specific software is necessary for its particular teaching needs (for example, ChemOffice or ArcGIS). In this case, the cost is borne by the center itself, as it is not a software solution used broadly across the university.
What about individual requests from faculty members?
SIUV does not manage individual requests due to the logical dispersion of preferences and needs.
If a faculty member believes that certain software is necessary for their center or for the university as a whole, the appropriate procedure is:
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Submit the proposal to the relevant center.
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The center reviews and justifies the need.
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If appropriate, the center forwards the request to SIUV for acquisition as a Type 2 license, or shares it with other centers for a joint request as a Type 1 license.
✅ This model ensures efficiency, transparency, and optimal use of resources, avoiding duplication and ensuring that software investments respond to real and agreed-upon needs.
