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Microsoft Software Licenses for 2015/16
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Meeting: 26/05/2015 - Cabinet (Item 106)
Additional documents:
- item 7-additional information, item 106
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- Webcast for APPROVAL TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL MICROSOFT LICENCES FOR OFFICE 365 AND ASSOCIATED IMPLEMENTATION
Decision:
RESOLVED:
That the council migrates its email and calendar system from Lotus Notes to Microsoft Office 365, purchases extended licences as described in the submitted report, and engages with Microsoft and other implementation partners to assist with the migration.
Reasons for Decisions:
The adoption of Microsoft for the council’s email and calendar requirements will facilitate the delivery of the council’s digital strategy. The new system will enable collaborative working with partners and will deliver enhanced flexibility. The technology will ensure that the council’s technical platforms are modern and comparable with the very best technologies in both the public and private sectors.
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Minutes:
The Cabinet Member for Business Services and Resident Experience presented the report and stated that the adoption of Microsoft Office 365 will enable staff to work from anywhere and using any device and that it would provide a unified mail basis for the Orbis partnership. She stated that it would see the Council move away from Lotus Notes and will provide a better service for both staff and Members. She went onto inform Members that a pilot would take place in 2016.
The Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Independence and Wellbeing welcomed the move and requested to be involved in the pilot.
RESOLVED:
That the council migrates its email and calendar system from Lotus Notes to Microsoft Office 365, purchases extended licences as described in the submitted report, and engages with Microsoft and other implementation partners to assist with the migration.
Reasons for Decisions:
The adoption of Microsoft for the council’s email and calendar requirements will facilitate the delivery of the council’s digital strategy. The new system will enable collaborative working with partners and will deliver enhanced flexibility. The technology will ensure that the council’s technical platforms are modern and comparable with the very best technologies in both the public and private sectors.