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[2024-12-23] Updates on HKBU GenAI Platform (Staff & Student)
SOFTWARE LICENSING
ITO provides a range of software available for installation in University owned computers. The list of available software can be found below.
ESET Internet Security software
ESET Internet Security software offers comprehensive protection against online threats, providing users with a secure and worry-free browsing experience.
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC is the premier software for creating, editing, and managing PDF documents effortlessly.
SAS
The SAS Education Analytical Suite is a powerful software package designed for educational institutions, providing advanced analytics capabilities for data-driven decision making and research.
VMware
vCloud Suite Advanced Edition and vCenter Server Standard for vSphere from VMware provide extensive capabilities for cloud infrastructure and management.
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is a comprehensive suite of productivity tools and services that includes popular applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, along with cloud storage, collaboration features, and security enhancements.
SPSS
SPSS is a software package used for statistical analysis and data management, offering features such as data manipulation, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, and data visualization.
Software Licensing Policy
Infringement of intellectual property rights such as the use of pirated software is strictly prohibited.
The software maintained by ITO have been covered by either site licenses (unlimited usage) or by sufficient licensing for use on campus or at home. For systems and servers which are managed by individual Faculties/Schools/Departments/Offices, they should monitor closely to ensure that all installed software packages are properly licensed.
Furthermore, staff members are advised to verify and ensure that all personally owned software packages installed on their office computers are sufficiently covered by appropriate licenses. Any software found to be unlicensed or unauthorized should be removed immediately.