Agenda item

IT Transformation Programme - Update Report

Report of the Chamberlain

Minutes:

The Sub-Committee received a report of The Chamberlain regarding an update on the IT Transformation Programme which included the end-user device refresh, the Local Area Network (LAN)/Wi-Fi, Fileservers and Citrix and GJR exit.

 

Members were advised that the Desktop Transformation element of the Programme was now complete and the Network Programme was proceeding to budget and plan.  The IT Director commented that projects would now be prioritised in accordance with the allocated funds.

 

A Member commented that it was important for the business benefits and outcome focus of all work streams to be set out for Members in future reports to the Sub-Committee so Members could be clear as to how technology was aiding the City Corporation’s business outcomes.  The Chairman commented that this tended to be reported at the Gateway 7 stage to the Projects Sub (Policy & Resources) Committee and therefore all future Gateway 7 reports which involved IT projects should also be submitted to the Information Technology Sub-Committee for information.

 

In response to a question regarding delays to progress as a result of installation challenges, the Head of IT Projects commented that the division had been working hard to address those challenges by highlighting the on-going cost implications arising from delayed works with specific individuals.  It was added that the City Surveyor was aware of the matter and happy to assist, where possible, in respect of the City Corporation’s operational sites. Members stressed that on-going difficulties must be flagged to the Sub-Committee particularly where there would be cost implications.

 

RESOLVED – That the IT Transformation Programme Update report be noted.

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