5-year information Technology Strategic Plan Version 0 May, 2009 Version 0 June, 2010 Ted Brodheim
Benefits and Impact if Not Implemented
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Benefits and Impact if Not ImplementedArchitecture features benefits: The WLAN Light Weight Architecture provides several features and benefits that remedy today's wireless LAN issues. It provides:
Impact If Not Implemented: The current legacy wireless system that serves schools with basic wireless connectivity has not been able to keep up with the rising demand for wireless. It is also facing equipment end of life cycle and an increasing number of support issues. It lacks vital management and central control platforms and provides no visibility into a school’s RF (Radio Frequency) environment, making it extremely difficult to remotely diagnose, analyze and mitigate school RF issues related to outside interference, or noise. This result in an increasing problem with [TCO. Rogue (unauthorized) access points that are being installed in the schools. With no centralized tools to detect them and block them, these rogue devices are posing a security threat. If future plans for wireless are not implemented, all these problems will continue to grow. Budget to Implement
SECTION 7: PC LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT AND END-USER COMPUTINGVisionPC Lifecycle Management Program The vision of End-User computing described here is to develop a program where computing becomes part of the utility service offerings. This program, which consists of several technologies and business processes, will create efficiencies between the areas supporting the NYCDOE’s computing environment and financial management. The idea here is to reduce the overall costs in compute purchases and support. The program is also known as PC Lifecycle Management (PCLM). PCLM is the practice of managing end-user systems from purchase to retirement2. We all know that technology keeps on changing, and so do user needs. The DOE has acquired and placed many technologies in schools and administrative facilities. Studies made by the Robert Francis group show that the most cost effective refresh cycle for Personal Computers is 3 years. (PCs are likely to become obsolete after three years.) It costs the DOE more to support antiquated hardware after three years than it would to upgrade to newer equipment. As shown in the Forester Research report, the initial purchase price of a PC is only a small portion of the total cost of ownership (between 10 and 20 percent). This is far outweighed by administrative support and disposal costs. Delaying a refresh plan can significantly increase support costs. Eighty percent the costs goes to the following areas3:
Developing this program will support several key initiatives for 21st century schools, by packaging solutions, including the placement of various technologies in classrooms and common areas—from laptops to integrated whiteboards.. The “key benefit” of this program, when implemented, is the ability to streamline the lifecycle process, from asset acquisition to disposition, allowing the NYCDOE to keep both our school children and the Department’s administration technologically up-to-date. Other Key Benefits include:
Figure 7-1: PC Lifecycle Management Process End-User Computing for Schools and Administrative Facilities Introducing various technologies in classrooms promotes the concept of Digital Citizenship4, where educators and parents understand what students should need to know about, digitally, and how and where they can use it appropriately. Although most children are comfortable with technology, they often are misguided. Digital Citizenship provides the learning and awareness for teachers, students and parents in an ever-growing digital world. Building the platform where technologies are integrated, and purposely designed, to help children learn, will provide a learning environment full of excitement: challenging the young minds of the leaders of tomorrow. This vision is comprised of the following components:
As classroom and office boundaries are extended, the greater becomes the need for mobile computing for boundless collaboration. This will enable students and educators to pursue discussions and have ubiquitous access to informative resources in common areas, across corridors, libraries and student labs. The classroom of tomorrow will provide 24/7 access to school learning resources available on the network and not bound to the physical desktop, cables and operating system limitations. Our vision is to allow wired, wireless and remote access from all platforms to anywhere at any time for students, teachers, and support staff alike. Directory: rdonlyres rdonlyres -> Application for family reunification for children rdonlyres -> Cabinet for Health and Family Services (chfs) rdonlyres -> Computer Science Program Proposal Form rdonlyres -> Table of Contents Abstract 3 rdonlyres -> Grade 10 Academic Canadian History – Term Essay Topics canada: 1929 – 1945 Social, Economic and Political Context rdonlyres -> College programs rdonlyres -> Potential hazards rdonlyres -> Cabinet for Health and Family Services (chfs) rdonlyres -> Cabinet for Health and Family Services (chfs) rdonlyres -> Outline: Software Design Download 0.67 Mb. Share with your friends:
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