{"id":1775,"date":"2026-01-14T20:30:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T20:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/corefacilities\/?page_id=1775"},"modified":"2026-03-09T20:15:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T20:15:33","slug":"stratocore-ppms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/corefacilities\/stratocore-ppms\/","title":{"rendered":"Stratocore PPMS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Stratocore PPMS\u202fis a centralized, web-based management software platform available to UNL researchers that offers comprehensive solutions for management and operations of core facilities and shared resources. Stratocore PPMS fosters transparency and efficiency by empowering UNL faculty, staff, and students to seamlessly access services, reserve equipment, collaborate across groups, and manage financial activities, all through a secure login with their NU credentials.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B<strong>enefits of Stratocore PPMS<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Financial Administrators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manage user, group, and project access to financial accounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review and process invoices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reconcile charges with internal budgets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access detailed billing reports for managed financial accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Core Facility Administrators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manage bookings and trainings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage inventory and supplies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track service requests and project status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create and manage invoices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrate with NU financials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Researchers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reserve instruments and request training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order services and consultations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report issues and maintenance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track projects and publications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group research_dev_services has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dcf-relative dcf-z-1 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<i class=\"fa fa-pencil-square-o propDevIcon\"><\/i><br>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ppms.us\/unebraska\/start\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request a Stratocore Account<\/a><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<i class=\"fa fa-globe propDevIcon\"><\/i><br>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ppms.us\/unebraska\/login\/?pf=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log In to Stratocore<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<i class=\"fa fa-certificate propDevIcon\"><\/i><br>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"mailto:StratocorePPMS@unl.edu\">Support<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Who can use Stratocore PPMS?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Currently, any NU-affiliated researcher, faculty, and staff member can use Stratocore PPMS. More information will be provided for external users soon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How do I access Stratocore PPMS?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>For NU users, go to Stratocore PPMS, select the shared research resource of interest, and log in with your NU credentials. For external collaborators, please directly contact the shared research resource you&#8217;d like to use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Do I need training before booking equipment?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Most instruments require approved training, which can be requested through Stratocore.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How do I report equipment issues?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p> Use the \u201cReport Incident\u201d feature in Stratocore to notify facility staff.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Can I track research projects in Stratocore PPMS?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p> Yes. You can associate bookings and services with specific projects and publications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How is billing handled?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Stratocore integrates with NU financial systems to generate invoices based on usage and services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>User Guide List<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stratocore-PPMS-User-Guide.pdf\">Account set up<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stratocore-PPMS-User-Guide.pdf#page=5\">Roles and Permissions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stratocore-PPMS-User-Guide.pdf#page=6\">Booking Instruments<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stratocore-PPMS-User-Guide.pdf#page=7\">Request training<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stratocore-PPMS-User-Guide.pdf#page=8\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stratocore-PPMS-User-Guide.pdf\">Ordering services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stratocore-PPMS-User-Guide.pdf#page=9\">Projects<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stratocore-PPMS-User-Guide.pdf#page=10\">Reporting an incident<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stratocore PPMS\u202fis a centralized, web-based management software platform available to UNL researchers that offers comprehensive solutions for management and operations of core facilities and shared resources. 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