Faculty/Staff Software Support

University Owned Devices

Binghamton University provides software for faculty and staff to use for academic and research purposes. 

Operating Systems

Make sure any installed specialized software is compatible with updates.

Microsoft Office Pro Plus

ITS installs Microsoft Office Pro Plus on University-owned and public lab computers. To request Microsoft Office installation on a University-owned computer, submit a request through IT Self Service  or 607-777-6420

Microsoft 365

A Microsoft Office 365 A3 license is available to all active faculty and active staff at Binghamton University. This license allows the Office application to be downloaded on personal computers and devices. Access to this license will be available until a faculty or staff member leaves the university, with the exception of emeritus faculty who retain an A1 license (online only).

• Access by going to Microsoft Office and logging in with your Binghamton University account information.
• Install on up to 5 compatible PCs and Macs, plus 5 mobile devices (iOS and Android).
• Microsoft Access Information (
• Request assistance with Microsoft 365

Adobe Software Titles

ITS offers Adobe software product licensing exclusively for Binghamton University faculty and staff. There are three different types of licenses available for purchase:

1. Adobe Named User License: This license is assigned to individual users and allows them to access the Creative Cloud Suite on their personal devices.
2. Shared Device License: This license is suitable for shared workstations or computer labs, where multiple users can access Adobe software on a single device.
3. Individual Title- Named User License: This license is assigned to individual users and allows them access to a single software title (Dreamweaver, Illustrator, etc).
4. Acrobat Pro: If you only need an app to produce PDFs, a license for Adobe Acrobat Pro 2020 will suffice. (Acrobat Pro end of support 12/2024)

Note: Before submitting a request for any Adobe licensing, please consider the following:-

• Determine how, where, and who will be using the Adobe software.
• Identify the specific products you need for your work.

If you are involved in designing media involving imaging, video, web, and print, purchasing a license for the entire Creative Cloud Suite is recommended. 

If your needs include creating PDFs using Acrobat Pro and print media with InDesign, it is more beneficial to acquire the Creative Cloud suite. By doing so, you will receive the most up-to-date version of Acrobat DC. On the other hand, if your only requirement is producing PDFs, there's no need to purchase the complete Creative Cloud suite. Instead, you can simply obtain a license for Adobe Acrobat Pro 2020.

For more detailed information, please review the following licensing links:

Adobe Named User LicenseShared Device LicenseAcrobat Pro

If you are unsure about the Adobe product(s) you need or which license structure is best for your situation, we recommend contacting the ITS Help Desk at 607-777-6420 or helpdesk@binghamton.edu

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ArcGIS

• A geographic information mapping system that is licensed for academic and research use. ArcGIS is available through BingView ot installation by contacting the GIS Core Facility.

Mathematica & Wolfram/Alpha Pro:

• A comprehensive computational software program supporting math, science, and engineering with symbolic and numeric calculations, data analysis, and programming.

Minitab:

• A Statistical Software which can look at current and past data to discover trends, find and predict patterns, uncover hidden relationships between variables, and create stunning visualizations to tackle even the most daunting challenges and opportunities.
• For Mac: Request Minitab Express Installation
• For Windows
•  OR use BingView Virtual desktop.

Mitel Connect Client:

• A software program that allows you to set options, see call logs, listen and manage voicemail messages.
• To download the Mitel Connect Software, go to mitel and download the appropriate version of the software for your computer, or view installation instructions 

IBM SPSS:

• Interactive statistical analysis software available through BingView. SPSS is available through BingView for academic use. Request installation via IT Self Service or contact the ITS Help Desk at 607-777-6420.  
• SPSS is also available for academic use through BingView.

SAS

• A statistical software package for academic and research purposes.Faculty can request installation by submitting a Software Installation Request or contact the ITS Help Desk at 607-777-6420 SAS can only be installed on a University-owned computer.
• SAS for academic use is also available through BingView.
• RCampus Administrators: Use SAS Visual Analytics and Business intelligence tool, and does not require SAS client installation.. 

ivanti Secure VPN:

• A software application that provides current faculty, staff, and students remote access to the campus network.
• Download and install the Secure VPN. client from ssl.binghamton.edu. 

Bingview:

• A virtual computing environment that provides access to University licensed software, and statistical, math and engineering packages including Matlab, SPSS, STATA, SAS, Atlas.Ti, NVivo, Creo, and Microsoft Office.
• Access virtual desktops by using VMware Horizon.
• The VMware Horizon Client is available as a client for download or through html.

Software available on Public Computers:

• ITS maintains several software packages accessible to Binghamton University faculty, staff, and students and are available in the Public Computing Labs.
• Use the searchable software tool to find information on specific software titles.
• Faculty requesting specialized software in the Public Computer areas can submit a Public Computer Software Request through IT Self Service.