IT Projects
The University has approved 6 portfolios of projects for 2008:
1. Stabilisation Programme - Year 2 (STAB Projects)
The Stabilisation Programme commenced in 2007 and is a three year programme aimed at stabilising the computer environment. The objective to increase the availability of the computer environment by redesigning the infrastructure to prevent unexpected downtime, and reduce planned downtime required for preventative maintenance. The approved projects for 2008 are:
- STAB04 - Implement DHCP Service - In progress
- STAB05 - Implement Monitoring Tools - In progress
- STAB06 - Upgrade Building Infrastructure - In progress
- STAB08 - Secure Physical Access to network - In progress
- STAB12 - Second UPS
- STAB13 - ITS Test Environment
- STAB14 - Computer Room Physical Access - In progress
- STAB17 - Archiving Strategy - In progress
- STAB19 - Set up DR - In progress
- STAB20 - UAT Environment
- STAB21 - Develop and test Disaster Plan
- STAB22 - Complete the AARNET (SBFN) Ring - In progress
- STAB24 - Back up Strategy
- STAB26 - Network Usage Audit - In progress
- STAB29 - Change Management - In progress
- STAB31 - Release Management - In progress
- STAB32 - Configuration Database - In progress
- STAB38 - Replace PABX - In progress
- STAB42 - Replace (Stabilise) MRS - In progress
- STAB43 - Lock Down Administrator Account - In progress
- STAB46 - Google Mail for Staff - Pilot In progress
2. IT Plan 2008 (ITP8 Projects)
Development and prioritisation of the 2008-2009 IT Plan was guided by the Committee for I.T. Planning around Academic Priorities. The plan identified 45 projects addressing the needs of 6 stakeholder groups, being Student Experience, Learning and Teaching, Research, Development and External, Strategic Programmes and Administration. The University has funded 14 projects in 2008:
- ITP801 - Wireless - In progress
- ITP802 - General Use Computing Facilities - In progress
- ITP803 - Learning Technologies Incubator - In progress
- ITP804 - Class Room Refresh/Upgrade
- ITP805 - IRIS Completion and Extension
- ITP806 - AMIS Upgrade
- ITP807 - Chart of Accounts
- ITP808 - Activity Based Costing Upgrade
- ITP809 - Finance One - Interface Directory
- ITP810 - Overseas Online Payments
- ITP811 - Statement Bar Coding
- ITP812 - Accounts Payable and Scanning
- ITP813 - IT Strategy and Architecture - In progress
- ITP814 - Central Staff Directory - In progress
The remaining projects will be reconsidered, updated and reprioritised for 2009 under the guidance of the Committee for I.T. Planning around Academic Priorities and submitted for funding in 2009. Click here for a list of projects considered but not funded in 2008.
3. Support for the Academic Restructure (ACAD Projects)
A number of IT systems require modification during 2008 to support the new Academic Structure to be implemented from 2009. A total of 9 projects have been recommended and are currently under consideration by the University Executive.
- ACAD01 - Impact Analysis
- ACAD02 - Implement Plan for New Structure - In progress
- ACAD03- Centralise Email Systems
- ACAD04 - Centralise File and Print Servers - In progress
- ACAD05 - Centralise Active Directory - In progress
- ACAD06 - Relocate Staff
- ACAD07 - Clarify Roles and Responsibilities - In progress
4. Audit Action Items (AUD8 Projects)
The Internal Audit function regularly reviews the operations of IT Services and the IT Infrastructure to identify risk areas requiring attention. Two projects are required to address currently identified risks:
- AUD801 - Migrate Library System to IT Services - In progress
- AUD802 - Implement e-Pay
5. ITS Process Improvements (ITS8 Projects)
ITS is committed to continuous improvement and regularly review its internal processes and procedures. Four process improvements are scheduled for 2008:
- ITS801 - Extend Hours of Service - In progress
- ITS802 - Recruit Permanent Staff - In progress
- ITS803 - Increase First Call Resolution Rate for Service Desk - In progress
- ITS804 - Update Preferred Desktop Supplier - In progress
6. Strategic University Projects
The University has a number of strategic projects underway. Although other organisational units are responsible for the project management of those projects, IT Services play a critical role during their design and implementation. IT Services will be assisting with 8 strategic projects in 2008:
- UNI801 - Library Construction Project - In progress
- UNI802 - Hospital Construction Project - In progress
- UNI803 - Outsource MQ Web Site - In progress
- UNI804 - Recabling E8A - 1 ELS - Undergraduate Teaching Lab - In progress
- UNI805 - Recabling E7B - 2 ICS Laser Lab - In progress
- UNI806 - Recabling MQ Child Care Facilities - Banksia and Waratah
- UNI807 - Recabling IEC Child Care Facility - Mia Mia
- UNI808 - Support for OFM New Initiatives - including Sustainability
7. Unplanned Projects
- UNP801 - Campus Card - not commenced
- UNP802 - C5A Refurbishment - not commenced
- UNP803 - W5C Refurbishment - not commenced
- UNP804 - SIBT Refurbishment - In progress
- UNP805 - Host Macquarie International System - Complete
- UNP806 - Handbook Publication System
- UNP807 - External Hosting of HR System - Complete
- UNP808 - AFTRS- not commenced
- UNP809 - Alumni Sunguard System - In progress
- UNP810 - Automate Student Password Letter - Complete
- UNP811 - Sustainable DB - not commenced
- UNP812 - Replace EzyProxy Service - In progress
- UNP814 - Relocate DR to University of Sydney - In progress