Authorization to Purchase Network Storage Equipment from Impex Technologies of Torrance CA. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 03/13/06 AGENDA ITEM: Authorization to Purchase Network Storage Equipment from Impex Technologies of Torrance CA Phone Number: (310) 253 5961 Contact Person/Dept.: David Leuck General Fund: Yes X No Fiscal Impact: Yes X No Public Hearing: Attachments: X Public Notification:Master Notification List (03/09/06) Impex Technologies (Rajiv Shah 02/28/06) Action Item: Item Number: C 4 Department Approval: John Richo (03/02/06) City Controller Approval: Marlee Chang (03/09/06) CAO Approval: Martin R. Cole for Jerry B. Fulwood (03/09/06) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve the purchase of a Storage Area Network (SAN) and backup solution from Impex Technologies for $47 278.19 from Technology Enhancement Fund (42000388) and Network Enhancement Fund (42000701) BACKGROUND: Scanned images digital photos databases spreadsheets data files and PowerPoint presentations are examples of electronic (digital) files. Some applications such as digital asset management (for photos) maps document management (using scanned images) and databases use large volumes of space. In the normal course of City business the number of files continually increases and server response time gradually goes down. Productivity will suffer when a server is taxed to keep up with requests for storing or retrieving files. The City is currently implementing both digital asset management and document management systems. For several years the City has had a Geographical Information System (GIS) program that has combined digital maps with digital photos and the databases associated with the locations on the maps. This effort has been very successful and requests for additional maps and projects from departments and divisions are increasing. Currently personal files related to City business are stored on the PCs of staff. Staff is p...
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