Computing Services - Your Technology Partner
At CMU, solving complex problems requires the right technology solutions, and you don't need to be a technology expert to find them. Computing Services is your dedicated partner, helping you manage data, host applications, automate tasks, and tackle business challenges.
Our goal is to work with you, understand your specific objectives, and connect you with the most effective, secure, and modern tools available to support CMU’s mission.
Many technology needs at CMU can be met through existing Computing Services offerings, but if you’re unsure where to begin, we’re here to help. Start the conversation through our request form. We are focused on maximizing business value, improving efficiency, and strengthening operational excellence. We will guide you to an existing service offering when appropriate or work with you to clarify your challenge and coordinate further discussion for requests that are non-standard, cross multiple systems or teams, or require deeper technical exploration.
Below are existing Computing Services offerings designed to meet your department’s or project’s hosted and managed IT service needs.
Server Management
Server Management provides secure, reliable, and cost-effective hosting for virtual and physical servers on CMU infrastructure or department-owned equipment, enabling departments to lower their costs.
Public Cloud Services
Public Cloud Services provides supported and discounted access to powerful public platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure, offering virtually unlimited computing power and access to cutting-edge technologies. By accessing these platforms through Computing Services, users benefit from discounted rates, pre-approved contracts, and enhanced security.
Database Management
Database Management provides secure hosting and comprehensive support for structured data solutions, including SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle. This service ensures that critical university data, like financial records or research results, is securely stored, backed up nightly, and compliant with university standards, allowing teams to offload all hardware costs, physical maintenance, and backup responsibilities.
Application Management
Application Management supports the entire lifecycle of your business software, handling installation, upgrades, performance monitoring, and technical maintenance. Utilizing this service maximizes team productivity and reduces risk by ensuring critical tools stay updated and perform reliably without relying on a single person or system.
Software Development Services
Software Development Services facilitates the creation of custom-built tools, web applications, and automated workflows designed to solve unique departmental problems while meeting university requirements. This service bridges technical skill gaps, reduces risk by ensuring development and maintenance rely on an expert team, and helps manage project costs through predictable plans.
Putting It All Together
Computing Services provides a comprehensive suite of expertise and infrastructure designed to support CMU, providing secure, cost-effective, and scalable solutions. We encourage departmental staff and faculty to explore these services. By partnering with us, you can transform operational challenges into opportunities for strategic growth, helping us collectively sustain CMU's position as a world-class institution.