The Data Center renovation project is nearing the end of the first phase. Most recently workers relocated all of the rack-based equipment and completed replacement of the power distribution equipment.
Unified Desktop Initiative Update
The Unified Desktop Initiative is currently in the planning stages. Progress has been slowed while Brett Cook provides support for the Audio/Visual area.
NOC & OTEC Implement Time Tracking
As part of iCIT’s ongoing efforts to implement and improve project managment, several members of NOC and OTEC recently began using time-tracking methods. Time-tracking is a tool that categorizes how employees spend their time on various projects throughout a work week. This provides benefits to both the individuals and the managers in these departments. Those who use time-tracking are able to discover how their time is being used on projects and contribuitng to departmental goals. Time-tracking also enables managers to see how time and personnel resources are being allocated to projects. This allows them to make better decisions, set priorities and improve project planning.
Identity Management Project
The Identity Management Project (see description in previous story) has completed the needs assessment stage and is currently working on strategy definition. The technical assessment and acquisition phase should be completed in early 2007 and the solution should be deployed during February-April 2007.
Project Management Direction
As iCIT continues to improve the way we do business, project management is playing a key role. Greater customer satisfaction, better resource allocations, and effective solutions are all benefits of improved project managment. With this in mind, iCIT is taking a strategic approach to project management.
Kent Steinike, iCIT’s Project Management Officer, is helping iCIT develop a successful project management culture and working with iCIT team members to implement effective project management practices. Part of this initiative includes implementing a comprehensive web-based project management software system which provides complete management, tracking and collaboration platforms.