ADD2095 Data Storage Expansion 2017

In 2014 MD1350 outlined and authorised the GLA’s approach to providing a private cloud environment for data storage and processing. In 2015 DD1375 outlined and authorised the expansion of this environment to cover expected data expansion up to 2017. In 2016 MD2053 outlined and authorised the GLA’s Microsoft cloud strategy. As the GLA moves data into the cloud it is pursuing a “hybrid” public/private cloud approach as outlined in the GLA’s IT Strategy 2016 (please see Appendix 1). This “hybrid” approach combines both onsite and cloud based storage to provide an optimised end user experience whilst data is transitioned into the cloud. This approach allows for low cost onsite storage to be use for legacy data and legacy applications whilst new data and applications are built within the cloud environment.

The procurement and implementation of around 60TB of expanded disk storage at the GLA’s private cloud hosting site to support the GLA’s hybrid storage requirements.

An equality impact assessment has been carried out. The proposals outlined in this report will result in an increase in onsite data storage capacity and therefore no impact on any individuals with any protected characteristics has been identified.

This report addresses the GLA Business Plan 20-17 priorities "To improve the flexibility of services" and “To improve the resilience of services”.

The proposals outlined in this report contribute to addressing the corporate risk “C2 Business continuity” as outlined in the Corporate Risk Register by providing resilient managed data storage services.

A competition between suppliers for the required solution will be undertaken in accordance with the GLA’s Contracts and Funding Code by using an open competition approach.

Approval is being sought to spend up to £50,000 to upgrade the onsite storage capacity for City Hall and associated hardware support for 3 years. The expenditure is broken down as follows: