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About Us

Our Mission

The Hoffman E-Commerce Laboratory provides enterprise-grade custom software and hardware resources to the Eller College of Management and the University of Arizona that will:

  • Support cutting-edge research
  • Enable innovative instructional programs
  • Facilitate local outreach activities on behalf of Eller College of Management

The Hoffman E-Commerce Lab plays a key role the education and research in high-end technology, information systems and related areas, integrating various business fields such as marketing, accounting, public administration, and general business. The Hoffman E-Commerce Lab is also dedicated to conducting outreach with initiatives targeted toward businesses, educational groups, and community organizations.

Education

The Hoffman E-Commerce Lab’s role in education for the Eller College of Management is to provide advanced, specialized resources necessary to support higher levels of technical learning that are above and beyond the standard resources necessary for a general business education. The lab provides access to high-end server hardware and workstations with specialized software. Resources include:

  • Databases (Oracle DB2, SQL Server, MySQL)
  • Web and Application servers (Apache, IIS, Tomcat, Websphere, Oracle)
  • ERP Systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics)
  • Microsoft CRM
  • Physical and virtual hosting environments using Microsoft Windows and LINUX
  • And, much more!

The Lab has a technical classroom with 31 workstations for students and a presentation workstation. The room is equipped with a projector, audio equipment, an elmo projector for documents and transparencies, and other media capabilities. Custom installations for the technical classroom can be requested and installed on short notice, depending on the currently scheduled activities of the lab. One or two week notice is appreciated, but the staff will accommodate any request as much as possible.

There are also 16 general–use workstations for specially requested software and a reservable video conference room on site.

Research

The Hoffman E-Commerce Lab is dedicated to supporting, promoting, and conducting information systems-related research, and works closely with the 5th ranked Management Information Systems (MIS) department of the Eller College of Management. In addition to the technical resources listed above, the lab can host project servers, physically or virtually, depending on a researcher’s requirements. The lab staff can also provide consulting to faculty members and other groups to determine what technical resources are needed for the research.

Outreach

The Hoffman E-Commerce Lab also provides meeting/training space and technical services to organizations located outside the University, particularly non-profits and community organizations. A focus on collaboration is encouraged to help develop or expand the existing needs with other departments within the Eller College of Management and the Hoffman E-Commerce Lab. During the academic year, the lab can also connect MIS students with other organizations depending on need. During the summers, the lab opens its facilities and resources for K-12 summer camps provided by the MIS department.

For additional information, please contact us.