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IT Analysis: City of Stockton 2016-17 Budget

The city of Stockton's proposed budget for fiscal year 2016-17 lists major technology initiatives for the coming 12 months. The include completion of an ERP replacement and VoIP, implementing virtual desktop infrastructure, and plans to upgrade CAD and radio systems.

The city of Stockton's proposed budget for fiscal year 2016-17 lists major technology initiatives for the coming 12 months. The city Information Technology Department is led by CIO and director Nabil Fares and is authorized for about $16 million of expenditures annually.

"The City Council identified improved technology as one of its strategic priorities which includes participation from all departments including significant efforts by IT," the proposed budget says.

Stockton's major technology initiatives for 2016-17 are:

Enterprise Resource Plan (ERP) – Complete assessment and award contract for replacement of the existing ERP solution implemented in 1991. Security Assessment – Security assessment and researching, developing, implementing, testing and reviewing the City's security on an ongoing basis in order to protect information and prevent unauthorized access. Telephone Equipment Upgrades/Replacements – Exploring the option of moving to a cloud-based VoIP system utilizing the State of California CALNET 3 contract. Replacement of the VoIP system will be completed in FY 2016-17. Complete Plan to Modernize Radio System – Modernize the radio system and replacement of mobile and portable radios A Joint Powers Authority proposal for countywide, interoperable radio communications is being evaluated. The potential trunked solution will provide seamless radio communications to all agencies in San Joaquin County. This proposal will be brought forward to City Council in FY 2016-17. Upgrade CAD/RMS System – Evaluation of a system upgrade to enable the Police Department to comply with Department of Justice requirements. Restructure City Copier Management – Complete assessment of citywide digital output devices (printers and copiers) and of single function items such as stand-alone fax machines, network printers or local printers. Replace Various Technology Equipment – Address backlog of technology equipment replacement. Significant funding for replacement of desktop computers, printers, laptops, and other office technology equipment used is budgeted to begin this multi-year effort. GIS Technology Road Map Projects – Replacement of the City’s legacy LandMaster application with an online product using Google mapping services will continue. Improve Connectivity to Remote Locations – Improve connectivity to remote locations that require more bandwidth such as Libraries, Community Centers, and Fire Stations. Increase citywide internet connection. Implement Virtual Desktop Infrastructure – Replace traditional desktop computers with a lower cost thin-client hardware solution. Desktop computing will reside in a data center and resulting in increased security of desktop environments, shared hardware computing resources, a more agile environment to adapt to change, and an increase in end-user mobility.