Decision details
Renewal of Arcserver Back-up solution contract through a three quote process (ODD/087/2021)
Decision Maker: Executive Director Core Services
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
Continue with licensing and support for Arcserve back-up solution.
Reasons for the decision:
Arcserve back-up solutions is utilised to back-up all BMBC data, and forms an critical part to our disaster recovery and business continuity strategies. Arcserve is a market leader in back-up and DR recovery. Replacement of such a system is resource intensive and unnecessary due to it’s current value to the business.
Alternative options considered:
Alternative solutions were considered, but at this time and projected for the next 3yrs, Arcserve fits the councils requirements.
Publication date: 28/04/2021
Date of decision: 04/04/2021