Decision details

Windows Server 2012 OS upgrade project

Decision Maker: Director of Resources and Assurance (Historic)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To agree the drawdown and spend of £330,000 allocated budget agreed within the 2023/24 capital programme set aside for the Windows Server 2012 OS Upgrade project, which has already been approved in the capital programme.

Decision:

That:

 

a) To spend up to £330,000 for the delivery of the Windows Server OS upgrade project; and

 

b) Authority be delegated to Head of ITC to make all operational decisions to implement the project

Alternative options considered:

1.     Do nothing - Will place the council at risk of data confidentiality, integrity and availability breaches or risks due to the increased exposure to cyber security virus, malware or ransomware events associated with operating unsupported operating systems.

2.     This probability will increase over time as exploits are discovered and no manufacturer security patches released.

3.     For this reason, this option is rejected

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Paul Griffiths, Programme Management Office Email: Paul.Griffiths2@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 261808.

Publication date: 29/09/2023

Date of decision: 29/09/2023

Effective from: 06/10/2023

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