Computers and Communication devices

The following are the minimum requirements that shall guide Government institutions during the acquisition of computers and communication devices for office use or any other administrative purpose. However, the detailed technical specifications are found in the framework agreement between RISA and providers on behalf of public institutions.

• Desktop/Laptop: the following are the minimum requirements depending on the purpose of use.

- Hard Drive: 500 GB or 1TB
- Processor: Core i5 or i7
- Memory: 4GB RAM or 8 GB RAM
- Screen size: 14” or more
- Operating system: Windows/ Mac OS/Linux (Genuine)
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for Desktop

• IP Phone: should be used where deemed necessary
• Personal mobile devices: (mobile phones, tablets, pads) can be used and a bring- your-own-device (BYOD) policy should be defined to ensure secured access to the institution’s network.