Item 4D AudioInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
Consent AgendaConsent Agenda
Item 4DItem 4D
Approve purchases for IT Virtualization Project
from USA Consulting/Macer Technology, Calence,
and XNet in the amount of $227,975.68.
Project Definition
High level project definitionHigh level project definition
•This project will create a virtual server and application
environment that will improve application performance
and accessibility while decreasing the need for
.
hardware equipment and maintenance costs
Project consists of four parts:
1.SAN (Storage Area Network)
2.Servers: four (4)
3.Network Switching Equipment (3)
4.Application Services –Citrix
Driving Factors for Virtualization Driving Factors for Virtualization
ProjectProject
1.Improve service levels between the city and
the IT department
2.Reduce/avoid cost and risk by reducing
system complexity
3.Streamline business and/or systems
processes
City of Southlake Strategy MapCity of Southlake Strategy Map
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of highest quality of
Fulfill OurFulfill Our
lifelifefor our residents and businesses. We do this by delivering for our residents and businesses. We do this by delivering outstanding value outstanding value and and
MissionMission
unrivaled qualityunrivaled qualityin everything that we do.in everything that we do.
Deliver on OurDeliver on Our
Safety Mobility Infrastructure Performance Management Quality PartnershipsSafety Mobility Infrastructure Performance
Management Quality Partnerships
and Securityand Securityand Service Delivery Developmentand Service Delivery Developmentand Volunteerismand Volunteerism
Focus AreasFocus Areas
C3 Provide attractive C4 Attract and keep top-tier
C2 Provide travel
C1 Achieve the
Serve OurServe Our
and unique spaces for businesses to drive a
convenience within
highest standards of
CustomersCustomers
enjoyment of personal dynamic and sustainable
city and region
safety and security
interestseconomic environment
B2 Collaborate with
B1 Implement andB3 Pursue
B5 Optimize
B4 Provide high
Manage theManage the
select partners to
share best practices innovative service
use of
quality customer
BusinessBusiness
implement service
across all departmentsdelivery options
technology
service
solutions
ProvideProvide
F3 Invest to provide and
F1 Achieve F2 Maintain or F4 Maximize
FinancialFinancial maintain high quality
competitive financial improve AA bond return on
public assets
StewardshipStewardship
benchmarksratinginvestments
L5 Actively promote
L1 Ensure our people
L2 Enhance L3 Attract, L4 Recognize
PromotePromote
opportunities for partnerships
understand the
leadership develop and and
LearningLearning
and volunteer involvement
strategy and how they
capabilities to retain a skilled reward high
and Growthand Growth
(individual and group)
contribute to it
deliver resultsworkforceperformers
Live Our Core ValuesLive Our Core Values
Integrity Integrity ƔƔInnovation Innovation ●●Accountability Accountability ●●Commitment to Excellence Commitment to Excellence ●●TeamworkTeamwork
Departmental StrategyDepartmental Strategy
Vision StatementVision Statement
To be a model information and technology organization recognized To be a model information and technology organization recognized
for proactive leadership, for proactive leadership, value added/cost effective innovation, and
best in class customer service..
Mission StatementMission Statement
To provide technology services to the City of Southlake that are To provide technology services to the City of Southlake that are
secure, scalable, reliable, financially viable, and aligned with the secure, scalable, reliable, financially viable, and aligned with the
city’s Strategic Management Systemcity’s Strategic Management System. We will accomplish this . We will accomplish this
through an organization that is efficiently and effectively managed through an organization that is efficiently and effectively managed
and whose practices are underpinned by the core values of the city. and whose practices are underpinned by the core values of the city.
Benefits & Expected OutcomesBenefits & Expected Outcomes
1.Cost Avoidance / Cost Savings
•Lower power consumption requirements
•Extend life expectancy of desktops / laptops from 3 to 6
years
•Reduce software license cost
2.Improve Service Offerings
•Secure remote desktop access from any approved
device
•Increase performance
•Ease of managing software / hardware
Benefits & Expected Outcomes (cont.)Benefits & Expected Outcomes (cont.)
3.Improve Service Availability
•Systems configured for high availability and business
continuity
Cost and TimelinesCost and Timelines
**DIR –Department of Information Resources
ItemVendorDIR Contract CostBudget
(General Fund)
# (State Bid)
EqualLogic SANXNetDIR-SDD-890-$89,100.00
TX
Dell Servers (4)XNetDIR-SDD-890-$35,501.48
TX
Citrix (120 users)USA DIR-SDD-998$54,097.00
Consulting/Macer
Professional ServicesUSA DIR-SDD-998$35,000.00
Consulting/Macer
Cisco Network Equipment (3)CalenceDIR-SDD-236$14,277.20
Total:$227,975.68$228,768.62
Questions?Questions?
Contact Dale DeanContact Dale Dean
817.748.8086 817.748.8086 --OfficeOffice