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Consider approving the networking upgrade agreement with Vested Networks and RelevantTec for data center networking equipment upgrade, installation, license and maintenance support.
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INITIATOR: ITS Director, Judy Franco
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: ITS Director, Judy Franco
BACKGROUND: The data center network upgrade will allow the City of Lawton to embrace new and upcoming technology as well as add resources for additional projects, applications and virtual desktops across the data center infrastructure. The total cost of this upgrade is $348,054.37. this will include all the necessary equipment, install as well as license and support of next 3 years.
EXHIBIT: Business Case and Vested Networks Quote
KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: Information Technology Services Account 8003001-52025. The estimated cost is $350,000. $50,000 left in fund
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approving the networking upgrade agreement with Vested Networks and RelevantTec for data center networking equipment upgrade, installation, license and maintenance support.