# Harvard University Information Technology

- Website: https://www.huit.harvard.edu
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/huit-harvard-edu

> Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is Harvard's central IT organization delivering technology, governance, and services to support teaching, research, and administration.

Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is Harvard's central information technology organization. As the University’s central IT entity, HUIT delivers technologies, strategy, and policies that support more than 50,000 faculty, students, staff, and researchers. The organization provides enterprise IT resources and services, governance through councils and communities, and guidance to schools and units. Its offerings span identity and access management, security and data privacy, digital accessibility, IT governance, learning technologies, support services, and a range of IT programs including the IT Community, CIO Council, IT Academy, IT Summit, and communications. HUIT aims to empower learning, research, and administration by enabling data access, collaboration, innovation, and efficient operations across Harvard’s Schools and central administration.

**Mission:** We empower the Harvard community with essential and transformative technologies to advance education, knowledge, and discovery.

## Products & Services

### 1Password
*Product*
Securely manage your passwords in one central location.

- **Password Management** — Securely Store Passwords

### [Adobe Acrobat Sign](https://www.huit.harvard.edu/tools-and-services/adobe-acrobat-sign)
*Product*
Streamline signature processes and improve document turnaround time.

- **Electronic Signatures** — Sign Documents Electronically

### [Adobe Creative Cloud (including Firefly)](https://www.huit.harvard.edu/tools-and-services/adobe-creative-cloud)
*Platform*
Access a comprehensive suite of creative applications to boost productivity and innovation.

- **Creative Apps Access** — Access 20+ Apps
- **Integration with Generative AI Tools** — Use AI for Creativity
- **Cloud Storage and Collaboration** — Seamless Project Sharing

### [Generative AI APIs and Developer Tools](https://www.huit.harvard.edu/ai-developer-tools)
*Platform*
Empower your projects with seamless access to generative AI APIs and frameworks at Harvard.

- **Generative AI APIs** — Integrate AI Effortlessly
- **Secure API Access** — Ensure Data Security
- **AI API Options** — Choose From Multiple Models
- **Guided Tools and Resources** — Get Expert Guidance
- **Pay-As-You-Go and Credit-Based Options** — Manage Costs Effectively

### [AI Sandbox](https://www.huit.harvard.edu/ai-sandbox)
*Platform*
Explore Generative AI In A Secure Environment.

- **Generative AI Sandbox** — Facilitates Safe Exploration
- **Guidelines Review** — Supports Responsible Use
- **AI Tool Comparison** — Facilitates Informed Decisions

### [API Platform](https://www.huit.harvard.edu/api-platform-services)
*Platform*
Empowers users to access and create secure APIs efficiently.

- **API Access** — Access Secure APIs
- **Security and Compliance** — Ensure API Security
- **API Development Tools** — Build APIs Effectively
- **Integration Support** — Integrate APIs Smoothly

### [Buy-to-Pay](https://www.huit.harvard.edu/tools-and-services#buy-pay)
*Platform*
Streamline procurement processes and enhance supplier management.

- **Procurement and Supplier Management** — Streamline Procurement And Supplier Management

### [Canvas](https://www.huit.harvard.edu/tools-and-services?search=canvas)
*Platform*
Streamlines access to course materials and enhances learning engagement for students and faculty.

- **Course Materials Dashboard** — Facilitates Course Management
- **Accessibility Tools** — Ensures Inclusive Learning
- **Improved Admin Console** — Streamlines Course Administration
- **HUBot** — Provides Instant Feedback

### [Capital Planning at Harvard (CPATH)](https://www.huit.harvard.edu/tools-and-services/cpath)
*Platform*
Access essential capital planning resources for authorized users at Harvard.

- **Capital Planning Resources** — Access Capital Planning Resources

### [EndNote](https://e5.onthehub.com/WebStore/ProductsByMajorVersionList.aspx?cmi_mnuMain_child=2b770d52-0c0c-e311-93f3-b8ca3a5db7a1&cmi_mnuMain=9ac86385-7445-e211-ad71-f04da23e67f6&ws=d9d8249f-4d7a-df11-bc53-0030487d8897&vsro=8)
*Product*
Manage references and collaborate efficiently with EndNote.

- **Unlimited Reference Storage** — Keep Unlimited References
- **Unlimited File Storage** — Store Files Without Limit
- **Group Sharing** — Share References With Groups

### [LinkedIn Learning](https://www.linkedin.com/learning?u=2194065&auth=true)
*Platform*
Enhance your skills with on-demand courses from industry experts.

- **Extensive Course Library** — Provides Access To 15,000 Courses

### [Parallels](https://e5.onthehub.com/WebStore/ProductsByMajorVersionList.aspx?cmi_mnuMain_child=8084923d-5fb6-e111-9902-f04da23fc522&cmi_mnuMain=9ac86385-7445-e211-ad71-f04da23e67f6&ws=d9d8249f-4d7a-df11-bc53-0030487d8897&vsro=8)
*Product*
Run Windows Applications on a Mac Seamlessly.

- **Run Windows on Mac Without Rebooting** — Run Windows Applications Seamlessly

### [SAS](https://e5.onthehub.com/WebStore/ProductsByMajorVersionList.aspx?cmi_mnuMain_child=53dc5a04-399f-df11-81b7-0030487d8897&cmi_mnuMain=9ac86385-7445-e211-ad71-f04da23e67f6&ws=d9d8249f-4d7a-df11-bc53-0030487d8897&vsro=8)
*Product*
SAS provides powerful analytics and visualization tools, available free for FAS students and faculty.

- **Free Access for FAS** — Access SAS For Free
- **Statistical Analysis and Data Visualization** — Perform Statistical Analysis

### [SPSS Statistics](https://e5.onthehub.com/WebStore/ProductsByMajorVersionList.aspx?cmi_mnuMain_child=718359ba-389f-df11-81b7-0030487d8897&cmi_mnuMain=9ac86385-7445-e211-ad71-f04da23e67f6&ws=d9d8249f-4d7a-df11-bc53-0030487d8897&vsro=8)
*Product*
Affordable advanced statistical analysis software for Harvard students and faculty.

- **Academic Pricing** — Purchase At Discounted Rates
- **Free Access for Undergrads and FAS** — Access SPSS Free of Charge

### [Wolfram Software](https://www.wolfram.com/siteinfo/)
*Product*
Provides access to advanced computational tools and resources for research and learning.

- **Mathematica and Alpha Suite** — Access Powerful Computational Tools

### [HarvardKey](https://www.huit.harvard.edu/harvard-key)
*Platform*
HarvardKey provides secure access to Harvard’s network and applications for the academic community.

- **HarvardKey Authentication** — Enables Secure Login
- **Multi-Factor Authentication** — Increases Account Security
- **Integration with Okta** — Streamlines Access Management

### [Crimson Print](https://www.huit.harvard.edu/crimson-print)
*Product*
Streamlined on-campus printing service with enhanced payment options and improved security.

- **Mobility Print App Update** — Update Mobility Print App
- **TouchNet UPay Integration** — Manage Payments Directly

## Market Segments

- **Identity and access management**: Centralized authentication, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and credential management for university users and applications.
- **Learning management and online training**: Course delivery, syllabus and materials management, AI-assisted tutoring, and on-demand professional development for students, faculty, and staff.
- **Generative AI governance and experimentation**: Secure sandboxes, governance, guidelines, and controlled API access for experimenting with and evaluating generative AI while protecting data privacy and compliance.
- **API management and integration**: Provisioning, secure access, developer tooling, and integration support for building and consuming APIs across institutional systems.
- **Electronic signature and document workflow**: Electronic signing, signature request tracking, and digital document workflow to streamline approvals and form processing.
- **Creative content and design**: Access to desktop and mobile creative applications, cloud storage and collaboration, and generative creative features for design, media, and UX work.
- **Procure-to-pay and supplier management**: End-to-end procurement, supplier portal, contract management, sourcing, and accounts payable workflows for institutional purchasing.
- **Research computing and statistical analysis**: Statistical analysis, data visualization, and computational tools for research, classroom instruction, and analytic workflows.
- **Reference and citation management**: Reference organization, group sharing, and cloud-backed citation management for academic research and writing.
- **Campus printing and payment services**: Managed campus printing, client updates and reinstallation workflows, and integrated payment gateways for campus print services.
- **Desktop virtualization and cross-platform compatibility**: Virtualization to run alternate operating system applications on local devices to support diverse computing needs.