Agenda item

Report of The Chamberlain.

The Committee received a report of the Chamberlain in respect of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Replacement. This project aimed to enable the migration of these connections by the end of 2026 to ensure a smooth transition to digital services for the City Corporation, City of London Police and all Institutional Departments.

A Member asked officers to what extent the use of adapters had been considered to convert to a PSTN device to work on an internet protocol environment. Officers advised the Committee that a total of 706 line across various electrical devices such as payment machines and lifts, and officers were engaging with departments on a case-by-case basis and looking at any simple solutions available, including adapters.

RESOLVED, that – the Digital Services Committee:

·       Approve Option 1 for the drawdown of an additional £600,000 for the migration of all remaining analogue lines and devices.

·       Note the reduced overall project budget of £1.15m (excluding risk) from an initial estimate of £2.5m.

·       Approve a Costed Risk Provision of £160k (to be drawn down via delegation to Chief Officer).