Decision details
Members' IT Equipment Upgrade
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To purchase a set of Dell 7390 2-in-1 laptops
for use by Members and their existing ipads to be
recalled.
Decision:
To purchase of a set of Dell 7390 2-in-1 laptops for use by Members and their existing iPads to be recalled.
Reasons for the decision:
The reasons for this recommendation are summarised here:
Replace existing end of life hardware
Further standardisation of IT equipment
Enable Members to discharge duties more effectively
Alternative options considered:
Alternatives were considered. In summary:
Upgrade to new iPads – not recommended as the purchase costs will be the same, if not greater, but there would be a need to retain Apple operating system expertise in IT support, which would add unnecessary cost to the Council.
Retain the existing iPads - not recommended for the reasons outlined in paragraph 3.3 of the report.
Buy another model of PC/laptop – not recommended as the Council would not benefit from economies of scale in procurement and would make IT support harder.
Go back to paper-based working for Councillors – not recommended as this does not support the Council’s environmental and digital aspirations.
Publication date: 01/07/2019
Date of decision: 01/07/2019
Effective from: 09/07/2019
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