University at Buffalo

Overview

The University at Buffalo (UB) is a public research university and the largest institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Established in 1846 as a private medical college, UB became part of SUNY in 1962 and has grown into a comprehensive research institution recognized for its excellence in education and research.

UB offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including medicine, pharmacy, law, dentistry, engineering, and the arts and sciences. The university provides graduate programs in numerous fields, such as history and chemical and biological engineering. Notable developments include the opening of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2013, reflecting UB's commitment to modernizing its facilities and enhancing its educational offerings.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 716-645-2000
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/universityatbuffalo

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Advanced interdisciplinary research across sciences, engineering, and humanities
• Graduate and undergraduate education innovation
• Healthcare and biomedical sciences expansion
• Campus facilities modernization
• Community partnerships and outreach
• Diversity, equity & inclusion in higher education

Technologies Used

• .NET
• 12Twenty
• ASP.NET
• AWS Application Load Balancer
• AWS SDK for JavaScript
• AccuFund for Nonprofits
• Adobe CQ
• Akamai
• Amazon SES
• Apache
• Desire2Learn / Brightspace
• EAB Navigate
• Excel4Apps
• IBM Maximo
• IBM SPSS Modeler
• Lansweeper
• Linkedin Marketing Solutions
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office 365
• MySQL
• PHP
• Python
• Salesforce
• SQL
• Tableau
• WordPress.org

Buyer Teams to Target

Academic Affairs & Research

• Provost
• Vice President for Research
• Dean of Graduate Studies
• Director of Institutional Research
• Assistant Dean for Research Initiatives
• Research Program Manager

Information Technology & Digital Transformation

• Chief Information Officer
• Director of IT Infrastructure
• Information Security Manager
• Director of Academic Computing
• IT Applications Manager
• Network Architect

Facilities & Operations

• Vice President for Facilities
• Director of Campus Operations
• Facilities Project Manager
• Building Systems Engineer
• Director of Campus Security
• Head of Energy Management

Finance & Administration

• Chief Financial Officer
• Director of Procurement
• Comptroller
• Director of Budget Planning
• Accounts Payable Manager
• Executive Director, Business Operations

What They Buy

• Learning management systems & education technology platforms
• Cloud computing services & data storage
• Scientific research tools & laboratory equipment
• Campus security & building management solutions
• Financial management and ERP systems
• Digital content & library resources
• Student engagement & alumni management platforms

Signals to Watch

• 🧑‍💼 Hiring for research faculty or IT leadership roles
• 💰 Major research grants or philanthropic funding announced
• 🏗️ New campus construction or facilities expansion projects
• 🧑‍💻 Adoption of new academic or digital learning platforms
• 🤝 Formation of strategic partnerships or public-private collaborations
• 📚 Launch of new interdisciplinary degree programs