Information Technology
City of Bellflower Consideration Item:
Phone System and Network Upgrades
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Projects Updates
2 Phone System requirements
3 2023 Gartner
review
4 Vendor assessment
5 New phone system
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6 Zoom Uptime Record
7 5-year license cost comparison
8 Desk Phone options
Standard model
Operator’s model
Conference model
9 Increase internet speeds at City Hall and enhance high-availability architecture
Replace 4G network failover devices at all sites with cable internet for improved connectivity
Upgrade primary internet lines at select city sites to enterprise-grade fiber connections Network upgrades
10 RECOMMENDATION
Approve the proposed information technology plan to improve internet service speeds, internet infrastructure redundancy and failover capabilities, and to replace the City phone system and the needed equipment; and
Authorize a total budget amendment in the amount of $98,500 in various telecommunications, contract services, information technology, and equipment budget accounts, as needed, for Fiscal Year 2024-25; or
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item City Council Consideration
And Possible Action
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PLAN FOR
Internet Infrastructure Updrades
City Phone System Migration
Budget Amendment to Implement Plan
11 Discussion / Questions / Comments
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