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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? 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