Title
An Ordinance approving a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Government through reseller SHI Corp for a volume licensing program and the purchase of cloud services and software licenses under one agreement for Microsoft 365, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same for the City. (F&BC 5/6/24)
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Issue/Request:
An Ordinance approving the award of the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, to provide subscription services for Microsoft 365
cloud services and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same for the City.
Key Issues:
Implement Microsoft 365 to improve security of the environment including multifactor authentication and improve productivity applications; cloud storage; and collaborative tools through subscription services for overall technology improvements
Proposed Committee Motion:
I move to recommend to City Council for approval of An Ordinance approving a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Government through reseller SHI Corp for a volume licensing program and the purchase of cloud services and software licenses under one agreement for Microsoft 365, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same for the City.
Background: Microsoft 365 is a subscription service that brings the latest Office desktop apps together with cloud apps and services such as storage, security, collaboration, and productivity. The upgraded applications will improve the overall security as well as improve productivity and collaboration to improve productivity and overall processes in the City's environment. Microsoft 365 has the capability to streamline the entire workflow process. It is a comprehensive Office Suite with Microsoft Office Applications well-integrated with each other. This makes it easy and possible for employees to work securely anytime, anywhere, across all devices.
Impact/Analysis:
Microsoft 365 has a comprehensive suite of applications, which improves work collaboration, productivity and security.
Timeline:
Start: 5/2024
Finish: 5/2025
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