Primary Department: Universal Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sindhu Menon, Executive Director & CIO
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Report
Project ID (if applicable): 210317
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Boston Consulting Group
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 10%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 10%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for presentation to provide an update to the Harris County Enterprise Technology Asset Management Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Universal Services (HCUS) identified a gap in County’s technology asset management in the year 2023. This gap was confirmed through the 5 year financial plan analysis. With approval of Commissioner Court on December 10, 2024, and in partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB), HCUS is developing an Enterprise Technology Asset Management Program (ETAM). The presentation is expected to provide an overview of the findings on the two pilots: computer standardization and software license optimization MS Office 365.
Expected Impact:
The presentation will provide an overview of the cost savings and risk mitigation strategy for technology management at the County.
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Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
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1/23/2025 |
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Request for discussion and possible action on Harris County Enterprise Technology Asset Management Program. |
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12/10/2024 |
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Approval of an amendment to BCG Contract |
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Anticipated Court Date: 3/27/2025
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Elizabeth Lo, Chief Operating Officer, Harris County Universal Services
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