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Information Technologies Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign a Master Agreement with SBC Global Services, Inc. dba AT&T Global Services for a five-year period for the installation and implementation of ten (10) high speed fiber-based Ethernet (Opt-e-man) connections between various remote departmental locations and the I.T. Data Center. Opt-e-man circuits will replace multiple, low speed T1 based circuits currently providing connectivity and provide greater bandwidth and through-put, enhancing productivity for the affected departments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: General Fund and departmental grants.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $78,000.00/YR
Funding
Budgeted $78,000.00/YR
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $78,000.00/YR
Change To Net County Cost $ -0-
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
Funding is in the FY 07/08 budgets of affected departments. On-going cost will be requested in future budgets.
Background:
Network equipment to support this conversion was procured during network upgrades in FY 06/07. Funding to cover construction costs was included in departmental budgets in FY 07/08 (approximately $40,000.00). Additionally, departments have budgeted for the increased cost for Opt-e-man Circuits (example: Frame Relay based 1.5 Mbs T1 line, $380.00/month - Opt-e-man 20 Mbs circuit -- $586.00/month).
These Opt-e-man connections eliminate the need for multiple T1 circuits between departments and the I.T. Data Center to obtain access to various services. When factoring in the elimination of multiple T1 circuits, the anticipated cost for this new technology is approximately $600.00/month, or $7,200 per year.
There are additional benefits to Opt-e-man as well. As your Board is aware, our telephone infrastructure is in the midst of a phased upgrade. As we upgrade and eventually deploy Voice Over Interne...
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