I think I need specialized software to analyze my data. What are my options?

Before attempting to purchase specialized software, you should first check the list of software available through the IU license system. Many software packages are available for download through IUware, and/or to be used through RCIUanyWare Stream the IU-licensed apps and software you need from anywhere catalog entrydirect link RC IUanyWare . There are also software packages installed centrally on the IU HPC systems. The RCUITS Knowledge Base for Statistical and Math Software Statistical, mathematical & geospatial software packages available through IU catalog entrydirect link RC UITS Knowledge Base for Statistical and Math Software keeps an updated list of software that is free to use for IU faculty, staff, and students. You can also review RCIUWare-Windows Software published to STC - Windows catalog entrydirect link RC IUWare-Windows and RCIUWare-Mac Software published to STC - Mac catalog entrydirect link RC IUWare-Mac lists to see general software available through IU.

If the software you need is not available, to purchase new software, you will need to complete the RCSSSP process Process for requesting IT software or related services catalog entrydirect link RC SSSP process . To learn more about the purchasing process, please see the related question about how to purchase data, as the process for purchasing new software is the same.