Tenders Are Invited For Network Infrastructure – Data Center Framework Agreement

Network Infrastructure – Data Center Framework Agreement. The University Of Lübeck Operates An Extensive And Complex Information Technology (It) Infrastructure To Provide Digital Services For Research, Teaching And Administration. This Includes Network And Data Center Infrastructure With Servers And Storage Systems, It Security And Unified Communications (Uc) Solutions As Well As Core It Services And Applications. To Ensure Secure And High-Quality It Operations, The It Infrastructure Must Be Consistently Available. Continuous Modernization And Needs-Based Expansion Of The It Infrastructure Is Essential. Due To The Already Old Age Of Some Of The Individual Systems And The Rapid Technological Change, The Modernization Of The It Infrastructure At The University Of Lübeck Is Necessary. The University Of Lübeck As The Client (Ag) Now Largely Uses System Components From The Manufacturer Cisco. In The Interest Of Ensuring System Security And Guaranteeing Security Functions (Potential Risk Of Impairment Of System Operation) And Avoiding Any Risk (Malfunctions, Compatibility Problems, Etc.), The Renewal And Further Development Of The Existing System Components Based On Cisco Systems Is Planned Over The Next Few Years. By Continuing To Pursue The Previous Solution Approach, Both Risks And Additional Costs Due To The Necessary Conversion Effort And Adjustments To Existing Software Or The Implementation Of Interfaces To Connect Other Manufacturer Products Can Be Avoided. In Addition, Parallel Operation That Endangers Daily System Operation Is Avoided During The System Changeover. With The Further Expansion Of The Cisco Architecture, The Knowledge Acquired By The Operating Staff Can Be Further Used And The Support Of The It Infrastructure Can Be Continued In A Targeted And Efficient Manner. There Is No Need For Additional Training And Further Education For It Staff.