Following Fire Authority approval to the establishment of an Information and Communications (ICT) Improvements reserve budget, officers, with Member endorsement, are to commence formal dialogue with Shropshire Council to explore a shared-services arrangement for the provision of certain elements of the Service's ICT network / infrastructure. To date, this has involved commissioning an improved data link between Shirehall and the new Fire Station / Headquarters building and undertaking on-site ICT infrastructure surveys at the existing Headquarters to scope out areas of opportunity for shared services. The results of the surveys will be incorporated within the ICT Business Case to be brought before the Authority in June 2011 for consideration.
19 May 2011
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