Approval of annual maintenance and support for KSU's current network equipment.

This annual agreement covers the maintenance and support for all 1500 access points and 211 switches within the KSU network infrastructure.

The support agreement also includes the RTU (Right to Use) software subscription licensing entitlements for the wireless controllers, the network management software, and the monitoring of third-party devices (Phone System) within the network management software.

The renewal also extends KSU's ability to continue to receive 24x7x365 GTAC support and Next Business Day (NBD) Advanced Hardware Replacement (AHR) on critical network infrastructure components such as the Core VSP switches/routers and Edge VSP switches that provide connectivity to campus buildings.

The University will renew its annual agreement with ConvergeOne, formerly Integration Partners, using the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Master Agreement MA 758 1800000265.

The total cost of the renewal is $70,379.47, which has been budgeted for in the E&G budget for FY24.

The total cost of the renewal for FY23 was $56,725.22 for maintenance and support for 896 access points and 170 switches within the KSU network infrastructure; the increase in cost is due to the increase in the amount equipment.

President Koffi Akakpo recommends that the Board of Regents approve the annual maintenance and support for KSU's current network equipment.

Approve the annual maintenance and support for KSU's current network equipment.