R895-5-4. Definitions

  (1) "Hardware" means physical technology (i.e., equipment) used to process, manage, store, transmit, receive, or deliver information. This term also includes telephony products.

  (2) "Small technology purchases" means a purchase, lease, or rental of hardware, software, and/or technology services that is estimated to be less than $50,000.

  (3) "Software" means non-physical technology used to process, manage, store, transmit, receive, or deliver information. The term also includes all supporting documentation, media on which the software may be contained or stored, related materials, modifications, versions, upgrades, enhancements, updates, or replacements.

  (4) "Technology services" means all the services, functions, and activities that facilitate the design, implementation, creation, or use of software, hardware, or telephony products. The term includes data acquisition, seat management, staffing augmentation, maintenance, and subscription services.