ISC can facilitate access to a number of vendor resources that are available to IT staff at Penn. For more information or to use any of the services, IT staff should contact ISC Client Care or the direct contact listed for the service. Direct access to some of these resources is limited to Client Care personnel and this is noted when it is the case.
Apple Care OS Support
Penn's AppleCare OS Support program includes a technical support plan that covers an unlimited number of support incidents for software installation, launch and use, hardware and software diagnosis and troubleshooting, and issue isolation for Apple-based solutions. It includes support for Apple hardware, current versions of iOS, macOS/OS X and OS X Server, and most Apple software and tools. Contact ISC Client Care to open an incident.
iOS Dev Center
iOS Dev Center Site
The iOS Dev Center provides a complete set of resources for developing iOS apps to be distributed in the Apple App Store, including software downloads, getting started videos, coding how-to's, sample code, and access to a wealth of technical documentation in the iOS Developer Library. ISC has an iOS Dev Center account which is open to LSPs. Contact ISC Client Care to register.
Apple School Manager
Apple School Manager Site
Apple School Manager (formerly known as Developer Enterprise program) provides access to resources that will help you develop proprietary iOS apps that you can distribute to people of the Penn community. ISC has an iOS Developer Enterprise account which is open to LSPs. Contact ISC Client Care to register.
Mac Dev Center
Mac Dev Center Site
The Mac Dev Center provides resources for developing and distributing Mac apps through the Mac App Store, including software downloads, the Developer Certificates Utility, getting started videos, sample code, and access to technical documentation in the OS X Reference Library. ISC has a Mac Dev Center account which is open to LSPs. Contact ISC Client Care to register.
TechDirect
TechDirect Portal
TechDirect, Dell's support services portal, is a global tool designed to help you more efficiently manage all aspects of parts dispatches and support cases. It combines two online tools - Dell Online Self-Dispatch (DOSD), which is a program that enables efficient part requests and issue resolution for IT Professionals who prefer to perform their own troubleshooting and hardware replacement, and also access to Online Incidents Management (OLIM). For more information about enrolling in DOSD, contact ISC Client Care.
Dell Premier
Dell's Premier Site
Dell's Premier site is designed to help you through all phases of product ownership: planning, purchase, deployment, reporting, and support. LSPs can register for an account through the University's Computer Connection.
Microsoft TechNet Pro
TechNet Pro Site
Through our TechNet Pro subscription, ISC has access to the latest Microsoft full-version and beta software with no feature limits. Contact ISC Client Care for more information. Direct access to this resource is limited to Client Care personnel.
MS Developer Network
MSDN Site
The MSDN provides resources for developers who are building apps that run on Windows, SQL Server or other Microsoft platforms. In addition to software for development and testing, the ISC subscription includes advanced technical support from Microsoft. Contact ISC Client Care for more information. Direct access to this resource is limited to Client Care personnel.
Microsoft Premier Support Agreement
MS Premier Support Services Site
ISC collaborates with interested schools and centers to establish a shared Microsoft Premier Support Agreement that allows each participating unit to pay for and receive a portion of the support hours covered by the agreement. Participants have direct access to Microsoft Premier Support to request and receive technical support and consulting. In addition, a local Technical Account Manager (TAM) is available to manage the timely resolution of support requests.
General vendor liaison relationships
ISC maintains active relationships with the following vendors, which can be leveraged to assist with School and Center needs. Contact ISC Client Care for assistance.
- Adobe
- Epson
- FileMaker
- HP
- IBM
- Intel
- Juniper
- Lenovo
- Ricoh
- VMware