Technology Acquisition and Sales (TAS)

TAS is the source for IST customers (students, faculty, staff and departments) to acquire off-the-shelf goods and services from IST, at higher education discounts or no cost to the end user.

• The Scholar's Workstation (Campus Computer Store): TSW supports the UCB campus mission to promote the use of information and technology on our campus via non-profit educational computing sales programs. TSW is committed to offerring low cost technology solutions to UCB students, faculty, staff and departments. TSW extends services to the UCB campus community and affiliate organizations such as UCB Extension students, LBL staff, and the Office of the President staff, UCB Retirees, and the Graduate Theological Union's doctoral students. Proceeds help to educate and employ Cal students in the sales program.


• Software Central: Software Central offers software to UC Berkeley faculty, staff and students, usually as a free download. The products available through this site are made available through various campus and Office of the President's negotiated agreements. Most downloads require a CalNet ID and authentication.


• Legal Downloads: In an effort to provide legal downloading alternatives for students, UC Berkeley has negotiated favorable deals with two music services: iTunes and Ruckus. Each service has unique features and offers more than one million songs!


• Wireless Devices & Services : The TAS Wireless Unit offers a variety of wireless products from approved University vendors. This site will provide you with information about wireless voice services such as Cingular, Verizon and AT&T. This service is currently located in the CNS shopping cart.


• Offsite & Residential Communication Auxiliary: ORCA is responsible for:
  • Coordinating basic telephone service for students living in the Residence Halls, International House and Manville
  • Home IP services; SHIPS and Low Cost Modems
  • Digital Subscriber Line (DSL to campus departments for off campus user)
  • Telecommunication connections for broadcasting companies at UC Berkeley home sporting events