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I am trying to put together a comprehensive list of risks/issues that arise from the following scenario - to identify as many issues/risks as possible to help quash this sort of practice. Corporate policy dictates IT equipment has to be purchased via our 3rd part outsourced IT contractor. A sub department of our company has taken it on themselves to purchase a number of iPad devices without doing this through the proper channels. What kind of issues or risks does this create? What does could purchasing equipment through your IT bring? How does the purchasing of IT kit work in your environment?
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I am trying to put together a comprehensive list of risks/issues that arise from the following scenario - to identify as many issues/risks as possible to help quash this sort of practice. Corporate policy dictates IT equipment has to be purchased via our 3rd part outsourced IT contractor. A sub department of our company has taken it on themselves to purchase a number of iPad devices without doing this through the proper channels. What kind of issues or risks does this create? What does could purchasing equipment through your IT bring? How does the purchasing of IT kit work in your environment?

Purchasing kit outside normal procurement rules

iPad is an iOS-based line of tablet computers built around the device's multi-touch screen, including a virtual keyboard. The iPad includes built-in Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity on select models. An iPad can shoot video, take photos, play music, and perform Internet functions such as web-browsing and emailing. Other functions – games, reference, GPS navigation, social networking, etc. – can be enabled by downloading and installing apps.

iPad

Network Management involves issues that are independent of specific hardware or software, including email policies, upgrade planning, backup scheduling and working with managed service providers for Desktop-As-A-Service (DaaS), Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) and the like through the use of tools, coupled with manufacturer standards, best practice guidelines, policies and procedures plus all other relevant documentation. Network management also includes monitoring, alerting and reporting, management reporting, planning for device or service updates, the backup of configurations, the setting of key performance indicators and measures (KPIs/KPMs), associated service level agreements and problem records as part of the IT Service Management (ITSM) framework.

Network Management

Networking is the process of connecting computing devices, peripherals and terminals together through a system that uses wiring, cabling or radio waves that enable their users to communicate, share information and interact over distances. Often associated are issues regarding operating systems, hardware and equipment, cloud and virtual networking, protocols, architecture, storage and management.