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Authorize the Chief Information Officer to procure a software subscription with Xterra Solutions, Inc. for $169,268 for annual use and maintenance of endpoint protection (anti-malware) and web filtering from Palo Alto Networks; and Authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute annual renewals that are within 10% of prior year net total amount for up to 3 years and any current year amendments that do not exceed 10% of annual subscription amount
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Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Information Technology recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Chief Information Officer to procure a software subscription with Xterra Solutions, Inc. for $169,268.30 for annual use and maintenance of endpoint protection (anti-malware) and web filtering from Palo Alto Networks; and
2. Authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute annual renewals that are within 10% of prior year net total amount for up to 3 years and any current year amendments that do not exceed 10% of annual subscription amount.
SUMMARY:
Xterra Solutions, Inc. is the vendor from which the County has purchased licenses, subscriptions, and support for security solutions from Palo Alto Networks. These solutions cover endpoint protection and Uniform Resource Locator (URL) filtering needs and have been used since 2016. Procuring this software subscription will extend the County's agreement with Xterra Solutions for one year and will allow for annual renewals for up to 3 years or through October 2022.
These solutions experience a continued benefit from sustained use and allow the Department of Information Technology to operate its information security program in a lean manner. The Department has been satisfied with the performance of these offerings and recommends continued use.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of annual maintenance for current licenses, subscriptions, ...
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