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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: James Dahl, MIS Director
DATE: July 25, 2015
SUBJECT:
Resolution authorizing the renewal of a three year Websense web filtering software subscription from RKON Technologies in the amount of $26,742.00.
PURPOSE:
Renewal of a three year Websense web filtering and monitoring software subscription from RKON Technologies in the amount of $26,742.00. This subscription was last renewed November 16, 2012.
BACKGROUND:
MIS has used Websense software web filtering and monitoring for the past fifteen years. The subscription is renewable every three years. Websense does not want its channel partners competing against each other and has named RKON Technologies as the City of Aurora's preferred vendor. This designation allows RKON to offer the city discounts not available from other vendors.
DISCUSSION:
The Websense software allows MIS to monitor Internet usage by staff, and secure network users from visiting non-desirable websites. These websites are secured by category (i.e. gambling, shopping, etc.). It also allows MIS to grant role-based access to websites, based on job position and duties.
Purchasing a three year subscription offers a 30% discount over annual renewals.
This is a budgeted purchase and there are funds available in MIS account 101-1232-419.45-02.
The Finance Department has been contacted to ensure that RKON does not have outstanding debt with the City.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There is no impact on the public, or other departments/divisions.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request approval to make the aforementioned purchase.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Mesiacos, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the renewal of a three year Websense web filtering software subscription from RKON Technologies in the amount of $...
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