Decision details
ICT systems upgrades & server replacements
PDF 120 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet member finance and corporate services
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Draw down of funds to perform ICT Systems
upgrades and replace servers.
Decision:
That:
a) the funds identified in the 2025/26 capital budget (£500,000) be drawn down for ICT systems upgrades and server replacements;
b) Authority be delegated to the Director of Strategy and Performance to take all operational decisions to implement the above recommendation.
Alternative options considered:
1. The council could decide not to replace our servers or upgrade our ICT systems. This option is not recommended as the risk of security compromise will increase over time as cyber security threats and vulnerabilities for the ageing technologies emerge.
Reason Key: Expenditure;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Simon Basran, Head of ICT & Digital Email: Simon.Basran@herefordshire.gov.uk.
Publication date: 24/03/2025
Date of decision: 27/03/2025
Effective from: 03/04/2025
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