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Orpington College. IT Managed Service Provided by RM. In the beginning. 6 IT Technicians 2 Networks “Flaky” infrastructure Poor customer service Lagging behind sector Little investment. Requirements. Excellent / responsive customer service Innovative technology Integrated service
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Orpington College IT Managed Service Provided by RM
In the beginning • 6 IT Technicians • 2 Networks • “Flaky” infrastructure • Poor customer service • Lagging behind sector • Little investment
Requirements • Excellent / responsive customer service • Innovative technology • Integrated service • Technical expertise
Opportunity Tender for service Vs Develop in-house team
Solution • Independent professional to prepare tender documentation and progress through OJEU to contract • Selected four IT companies • Presentations to SMT / Governors and Managers • Selection
Early Difficulties • Staff buy-in • Long journey • Back-office issues • Manager
Current success • High quality, responsive service • Customer service scores consistently at average 7.8 • High degree of innovation • AP can sleep at night! • Green agenda
Future • PDC • Sharepoint • Fully ILT enabled college • Orpington College – outstanding by 2010