Standard Software
Fordham University offers free, university-licensed software to students, faculty, and staff. Additional software is available for use on campus, at the Faculty Technology Centers and student computer labs, as well as virtually, via the Virtual Academic and Admin Labs. Workshops on supported software are offered throughout the semester for faculty and students.
For some software downloads, authentication with a Fordham AccessIT ID and password is required.
Academic Software
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The Virtual Academic Space provides virtual access to academic applications that active Fordham University faculty and students normally access via computers in labs and the libraries on campus, as well as the Faculty Technology Centers. |
Latest version of Google Chrome |
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Blackboard Collaborate |
Blackboard Collaborate is a real-time video conferencing tool that lets you add files, share applications, and use a virtual whiteboard to interact. |
Latest release of Safari, Firefox, Chrome. See full list of Blackboard Collaborate technical requirements. |
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Blackboard Learn is an application for online teaching, learning, community building, and knowledge sharing. Blackboard Learn provides a responsive design (interface adjusts to fit on any device), simplified, intuitive workflows, a modern look and feel, and an improved mobile experience. |
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Internet Connection: Broadband (high-speed) Internet connection with a consistent minimum speed of 1.5 Mbps. Internet Browsers - Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome or Firefox |
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Grammarly |
Grammarly automatically detects grammar, spelling, punctuation, word choice and style mistakes in your writing. It makes sure everything you type is easy to read, effective, and mistake-free. |
Grammarly offers a free browser extension for Google Chrome 51, Safari 10, Firefox 54, and Microsoft Edge 14. (WebVersion). Additional Grammarly support. |
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Google Workspace is a suite of cloud computing, productivity and collaboration tools, software and products. It includes a set of integrated apps, such as Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and Docs, that work together seamlessly. |
We support the latest version of Google Chrome. Normally, Chrome updates automatically when a new version becomes available. If you don't have the latest version, you can update Chrome yourself. |
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MATLAB |
MATLAB is a high-performance language for technical computing. It integrates computation, visualization, and programming in an easy-to-use environment where problems and solutions are expressed in familiar mathematical notation. Typical uses include data analysis, exploration, and visualization. |
Latest version of Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft browsers (Microsoft Edge). We recommend using Chrome or Firefox.
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MS Office 365 Online is the cloud-based version of Microsoft Office that includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Office 365 in the cloud gives you the ability to access, create, and edit documents from multiple devices and locations, from anywhere in the world. |
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Most recent operating system for Windows or Mac recommended
Product functionality and feature availability may vary on older systems (Search Microsoft Lifecycle Policy).
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Panopto provides lecture recording, screencasting, video streaming, and video content management software for remote learning environments. |
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The Qualtrics Research Suite is a web-based survey tool that Fordham IT provides for free to all Fordham students, faculty, and staff. This robust and professional survey system, allows users to easily design and implement surveys and provides many tools to evaluate the results. |
Qualtrics is an internet-based software that works on PCs & Macs and is supported on Firefox, Safari, and Chrome. |
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SPSS/SAS |
SPSS/SAS - SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) is an analytical tool and SAS (Statistical Analysis System) is a programming language that comes with SPSS. Both of these statistics tools are helpful in statistical analysis, business growth, and to find out the variance in actual work |
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Turnitin |
Turnitin is an originality checking and plagiarism prevention service that checks your writing for citation mistakes or inappropriate copying. When you submit your paper, Turnitin compares it to text in its massive database of student work, websites, books, and articles. |
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Zoom Meeting is used for online video and audio conferencing, collaboration, chat, and webinars across mobile devices, desktops, and telephones. |
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Zoom Webinar Host online events with up to 500 interactive video participants. To request a temporary subscription for a Zoom webinar, contact IT Service Desk or go to the Tech Help page and submit a request for a Zoom webinar at least 5 business days prior to the event for set up. The temporary subscription will expire after your event has ended. |
Administrative Software
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Acoustic Marketing Automation (Fordham Messaging Platform / FMP) |
Acoustic Marketing Automation (Fordham Messaging Platform / FMP) is used to send emails from offices and departments to the Fordham University community. Acoustic is a cloud-based digital marketing platform that leverages customer data, analytical insights, and automating relevant cross-channel interactions. |
Browser requirements: Chrome version 60 or later and Firefox version 54 or later. |
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Banner Finance, HR and Student |
Banner Finance is a management ERP solution that enables higher education institutions to access and manage their financial information, automate all financial processes, monitor budget, and grant-related activity. Banner HR gives employees self-service access to their personal profile, career, and team information. Simplifies position budgeting and employee compensation specific to different roles in higher education. Manages data strategically to provide comprehensive insight across departments. Banner Student is a database of student records and information, divided into modules that include Admissions, Registration, Billing/Accounts Receivable, Financial Aid, and Student Data |
Browsers that are Supported: Chrome, Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge (version 44.x and lower) |
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Concur Travel & Expense automatically imports credit card charges and matches them to receipts and itinerary data. Concur simplifies expense reimbursements, credit card payments, and manages university corporate card expenses. Eliminates manual, paper-based expense reports. With it, organizations can easily review, approve, process, audit, and pay employee expense reports – all online. |
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CRM Advance Fundraising |
CRM Advance Fundraising supports the complex requirements of donor cultivation and retention, as well as contribution processing. Fundraising staff can easily identify goals, make faster decisions, and measure progress. Customized for higher education. |
Latest Version of Standard Browsers |
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Docusign |
Docusign lets users send, sign, and manage legally binding documents securely in the cloud. |
Latest Version of Standard Browsers |
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Hyland OnBase is a single enterprise information platform designed to manage your content, processes, and cases. OnBase centralizes your important business content in one secure location and then delivers relevant information to you when you need it, wherever you are. |
Hyland Onbase Disconnected Scanning: Supported desktop operating systems, Microsoft .NET Framework requirements,Microsoft Visual C++ requirements, Requires the installation of the Disconnected Scanning Software. Twain Compliant Scanner with Kofax.Installed by the ECM team after work station license is approved by Interim CIO. Hyland Virtual Print Driver: Unity Client installation required to leverage Virtual Print Driver Hyland OnBase Unity Forms: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11; Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML 16 and greater); Google Chrome 80 and greater; Mozilla Firefox 68 and greater; Apple Safari 13.0 and greater |
Hyland Onbase Disconnected Scanning: Disconnected Scanning Executable Hyland Virtual Print Driver: Unity Client installation required to leverage Virtual Print Driver Hyland OnBase Unity Forms: N/A |
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Hyland Onbase Workflow is an automation engine and electronic routing system that enables organizations to process work faster and more efficiently. A rich set of point-and-click configurable rules and actions allows business processes to be quickly automated with no need for custom programming. |
Hyland OnBase Web Client/Workflow: Browser requirements: Apple Safari 13.0x or higher, Mozilla Firefox/ESR 68 or higher, Google Chrome 80 or higher, EdgeHTML 16+ or higher
Hyland OnBase Unity Client/Workflow: Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.2 or later. Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages (Varies), Requires the installation of the Unity Client software.Windows 8.1, Windows 10 |
Hyland OnBase Web Client/Workflow: Accessed via the OnBase Web Client channel on the My Apps tab. No installation required. Hyland OnBase Unity Client/Workflow: Unity Client Executable |
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Microsoft Power BI |
Microsoft Power BI is a suite of business intelligence, reporting, and data visualization products and services for individuals and teams. Power BI works by connecting data sources and providing a dashboard of business intelligence to the users. It can connect with just an Excel spreadsheet or bring together cloud-based and on-premises data warehouses. Data pulled from cloud-based sources is automatically refreshed. |
PowerBI supported browsers: |
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PowerFaids |
PowerFaids is a financial aid management system that manages grant and loan data processing automatically. |
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Powerfaids Client for Administrators installed remotely by Usersupport |
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Slate |
Slate encompasses travel management, CRM, online applications, online reading, and outreach. Slate enables users to review all applications, relationships, test scores, materials, and interactions from a unified platform. |
Latest version of Chrome.
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Special install. You need to download to open and mail merge from Slate to Word, but Slate usually prompts you to do it. |
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StarRez |
StarRez is a comprehensive student housing solution for online housing applications, online roommate and room self-selection, roommate matching, and core staff administrative functions such as bulk room assignments/auto-allocation, billing, reporting, email, as well as integration with other campus systems. |
StarRez supports the latest two versions of the following browsers: |
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Terminal Four |
Terminal Four (T4) content management system will integrate Fordham University’s internet and intranet, with an interface customized for site visitors. This web-based application allows users to create and edit web pages through a web browser. |
Current version of Mazilla Chrome or Edge |
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TouchNet |
TouchNet is the billing and electronic payments system. |
Current version of Mazilla Chrome or Edge |
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Visix/Axis TV |
Visix/Axis TV manages and distributes for the University's campus-wide digital signage system. |
Chrome browser required to access https://fordham.visix.com. |
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WebFOCUS |
WebFOCUS used by administrative departments for developing and sharing reports and using data strategically. Login: analytics.fordham.edu |
WebFOCUS 8.2.05.08 supported browsers: |
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Zoom Meeting is used for online video and audio conferencing, collaboration, chat, and webinars across mobile devices, desktops, and telephones. |
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Zoom Webinar Host online events with up to 500 interactive video participants. To request a temporary subscription for a Zoom webinar, contact IT Service Desk or go to the Tech Help page and submit a request for a Zoom webinar at least 5 business days prior to the event for set up. The temporary subscription will expire after your event has ended. |
Security and Risk Management Standards Software
Fordham University requires the installation and up-to-date versions of various IT security and security enabling tools. This is required of all faculty and staff desktops and laptops. If your machine is missing any of these tools, please contact IT Service Desk.
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CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection |
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection is an early detection and response (EDR) tool that detects malware, viruses, and many other kinds of malicious activity. EDR is different from antivirus as it assesses endpoint processes to detect, investigate, and remediate security incidents. This protects the endpoint from a variety of malicious activity activities that a traditional antivirus might not recognize. |
Besides the disk space required for the installation ( < 100MB), CrowdStrike has no specific hardware requirements. Essentially, the sensor will function on any hardware that can run the supported OS.
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Cannot be installed by an end user. Requires an engineer to install. |
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LANDESK Agent is an asset management software tool used to remotely inventory and manage University devices. It can report on installed software and hardware, allowing Fordham IT to provide remote assistance, and install security patches to ensure their integrity and preserve proper functioning. |
While LANDesk doesn't specifically mandate certain minimum system requirements in terms of CPU and RAM, as long as the device in question has sufficient system requirements to operate the host OS successfully, it will have sufficient system requirements to operate the LANDesk Agent. |
Application needs to be installed by an engineer. |
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LogMeIn |
LogMeIn is remote control software which that enables you to have a secure desktop connection to a device on campus. |
PC and Mac Client-side Operating System: Windows 7 or newer (including 64-bit); Windows Server 2008R2 or newer (including 64-bit); On a Mac: OS X 10.12 (Sierra) or newer; Linux, Chromebook and Windows RT are not supported. |
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McAfee Full Disk Encryption |
McAfee Full Disk Encryption provides full-disk encryption for University-issued desktops, laptops, and removable media encryption for items such as thumb drives. Encryption ensures data confidentiality and integrity on the device as only the owner of the device can access the locally stored data. If the device is lost or stolen, encryption safeguards the locally stored data from unauthorized access. |
Windows OS: Windows 10 (version 2004, May 2020 Update being the latest), Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
Cannot be installed by an end user. Requires an engineer to install. |
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Pulse Secure Access Agent provides secure access via the Virtual Private Network (VPN) to many of the University's password-protected resources when you are off-campus and cannot use Fordham's on-campus secure network. |
Windows Web Browser: Edge Browser 44.18362.329.0, Internet Explorer 11.356.18362.0, Firefox ESR 68.9.0esr, Chrome 77.0.3865.90 |
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Qualys Cloud Agent |
Qualys Cloud Agent for vulnerability management eliminates the need for remote assessments. The agent does not require credentials for gaining access to systems as it runs locally with the right privileges to do its work. It provides outbound encrypted communications regarding all vulnerabilities and configuration issues |
Windows OS Version: Windows XP SP3 and above, Windows Server 2003 SP2 and above |
Cannot be installed by an end user. Requires an engineer to install. |
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Spirion (formerly known as Identity Finder) is a security tool used at Fordham University to protect all sensitive data pertaining to the entire University community. Spirion searches files to pinpoint vulnerable data, such as Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and passwords. When sensitive data is discovered, Spirion provides options to manage and protect it.
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Windows OS: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7 with Service Pack 3 (SP3) or higher, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019. |
Cannot be installed by an end user. Requires an engineer to install. |