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What is the Ideas Forum?

If you have a problem an IT solution could help solve, software that doesn't support your current needs, or an idea about a piece of software which could support your needs, then the Ideas Forum is here to help. 

The Ideas Forum consists of experts from across all areas IT Services, and is here to help provide anyone with a problem or an idea the next steps to provide a solution. The Ideas Forum is here to review proposed new solutions and agree next steps - it is not responsible for the implementation of these services.

 

 

How does the Ideas Forum work?

The Ideas Forum is the best way to submit an idea or a problem which needs a solution to colleagues in IT services for review. Staff members can submit an idea or a problem by completing the Idea Form.

Who is part of Ideas Forum

The Ideas Forum includes membership across all areas of IT Services - please see the link below. 

Chair: Assistant Director ITS Research

Vice Chair: Head of Enterprise Architecture

Ideas Forum Lead: Solution Designers

 

What are the criteria to submit an idea?

ITS encourage you to submit an application if you fall into any of the below categories: 

  • I currently use software which doesn’t support my needs
  • I have an idea about a piece of software which will support my needs
  • I have software that currently exists but it has no support from IT
  • I have a specific product I want to support my needs - and I have the budget for this / I don’t have a budget for this
  • I have an issue that requires a solution
  • I don’t have a product in mind for that solution
  • I have a product in mind for that solution
  • I am looking at a product, or have a product, which needs to be used by more than five people (this may require single sign on)
  • I am looking at buying a service which holds existing and / or generates new information owned by Queen Mary 
  • I am looking at buying equipment that will generate digital information that is owned by Queen Mary and / or is connected to the Queen Mary wired or wireless network. 
  • I need an AI solution (either citizen developer, to be built, or a current solution) please see next question for AI submissions 

IT Services have a full list of packaged and available software which can be found in our software catalogue. Information can be found here:

Software Directory

If your required solution or software is not listed here then you can make a request by using the Ideas Form:

Ideas Form

 

If you are a PhD student you will need to just support from your supervisor or department to submit. 

For advice and guidance on submitting your idea please contact your Faculty Relationship Manager (FRM). 

Faculty Relationship Management

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