Watechexecutiveboard Meeting

WATECHEXECUTIVEBOARD MEETING

January 23, 2017

Washington Technology Solutions

1500 Jefferson St SE, Room 1213 / Olympia, WA

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Members Present:

Michael Cockrill

Kelly Wicker

Dana Phelps

Grant Rodeheaver

Pat Kohler

Veronica Diseth

Brian Ferris

Mike Rohrbach

Wendi Gunther

Members Absent:

Joel Sacks

Internet Usage:Michael Cockrill gave an update on internet network usage for video streaming as discussed in the March 2016 meeting. R. Research results showed most traffic is work related. However the research also showed that internet usage increased during March Madness. WaTech will provide a draft email that agency CIOs can share with their staff to remind The solution is to remind them staff of theofethic rules and how internet usage affects the wifiWi-Fi network. Other options would be to block related sites but to do so would require a policy addition/change.A draft email has been provided for the members, and will be sent to the agency CIOs for them to share with their staff that reminds staff of the rules….. WWaTech will continue to track the usage this year and if this doesn’t correct the problem will look into a policy blocking the related site(s). and report back.

Cloud Enablement:Dan Mercer gave an update. Dan stated O365 is just one of the four projects necessary to make the the cloud strategy for agencies to consume different types of cloud services. WaTech is working with Microsoft on new lines of services. Michael stated as the state moves closer, cloud license management will be critical.

Financial Review: Wendi Gunther reviewed WaTech’sWaTech’s budget and stated how important and necessary cost recovery for services is for the agency. The financialteam is currently reviewing rate, as. Rate changes may affect some of the agencies. Any rate changes will be proposed to the WaTech Executive Board prior to sending to OFM and the Legislature. WaTeche also will also be comparing rates to the private sector. The agencyWaTech will communicate any changes as early possible to the impacted agencies and continue to work on increasing the customer base.

Discussions were held with OFM in October on reductions for WaTech. Discussions are ongoing and WaTech is working on finalizing the reduction strategy. The agency is trying to hold vacancies to save money and this may imnppact customers. We will continue to share information with the Board at future meetings.

WaTech Strategy and Key Performance Indicators: Laura Parma gave brief update changes to the reporting and monitoring systems.