Applications are digital solutions / systems that provides functionality to UCD’s community, typically accessed through a web browser, mobile device, or desktop, or that provides functionality or capabilities to other applications.
Applications include
- on-premise hosting and cloud-based services
- bespoke developments and standard packaged solutions
- internally managed or externally managed by third parties
- subscription-based or perpetually licensed models
- paid, free, and open-source options
Applications may be deployed and managed as
- University wide - implemented for use across multiple schools or units
- Local - implemented for use in one school or unit
Applications depend upon an underpinning technical products - typically a cloud service or a software package - to function, and are often be tailored to fit UCD requirements.
Naming Conventions
Applications are described using a name that is commonly understood across UCD
The name may match the underpinning products proprietary name - e.g. a particular cloud service or a software package;
- this is more likely where the application is used largely “as delivered” by the vendor
Or can be intentionally distinct from products proprietary name;
- this is more likely where application has been significantly adapted / reflecting the unique UCD instance
- to create user-friendly name or incorporate UCD branding
- avoid promoting proprietary brands / vendors internally
- provide flexibility if the underlying product changes
- obfuscates the underpinning technical product, to enhance clarity to non-technical stakeholders
UCD IT Services
Computer Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.Contact us via the UCD IT Support Hub: www.ucd.ie/ithelp