Meeting Minutes

July 29,1999

Attendees: George Covert, Marty Deaton, Greg Fay, Larry Grund, Rich Jacobs, Don Toms, Judy Pawell, Dianne Smith, Mike Bacino, Dawn Connett, Jim Day, Susan Donaldson, Bob Economaki, Harlan Hanson, Nancy Loghry, Matthew Oliver, Linda Plazak, Ron Pothast, Scott Randolph, Russ Rozinek, Lowell Sneller, Jim Herman, Paul Melin, Erwin Erickson, Randy VanGundy, Dean Gulsvig, Matt Lake, Xinhong Cheng, David Rollowmill, Dorene Mitze, Debra Lord, Lloyd Levine

Agenda Item #1: Welcome and Introductions

The June 24, 1999 minutes were approved.

Agenda Item #2: Information Technology Services

Kip Peters indicated that while some nominations had been received for the Enterprise Security Working Groups, that additional individuals were still required. Kip also responded to the question regarding security upgrades occurring in ITS. As part of this discussion, Kip indicated that he had prepared training for ITS staff on security and that video tapes of this training were available.

Linda Plazak provided a brief update on data warehouse activities. She indicated that projects were underway in several agencies. Linda also indicated that ITS had made the decision that TerraData software and NCR hardware were selected by ITS as components of the platform they wished to support. Work continues on selection of tools to be used in conjunction with this decision.

Jim Day reported on the Transition Team formed under House File 762. The members of the Team have approved a Request for Service to identify a consultant to assist in the facilitation and consultation on the project. It is intended that a consultant will be selected in early August. The report of the Transition Team is due to be submitted to the Legislative Oversight Committee by October 15.

In response to a question from Larry Grund, Jim Day indicated that the "Oracle Enterprise Wide" licensing agreement remained in General Services Purchasing for review.

Agenda Item #3: Iowa Communications Network

Staff present indicated that no updates were available.

Agenda Item #4: Presentation

Chris Cooper and John Loop, of Mobius Management Systems, provided an excellent demonstration of the capabilities of the various applications available for imaging through Mobius. The demonstration and the discussion provided those in attendance with an appreciation of the opportunities that are available for achieving a successful deployment of imaging.

 

 

 

 

Agenda # 5 Information Sharing

Marty Deaton reported on the successful deployment of product scanning for use in the state liquor warehouse. Through use of product scan, the efficiency and accuracy of the warehouse staff has improved.

Dawn Connett indicated that she had recently joined the Iowa Software Association (www.iasoft.org). Dawn indicated that this organization and others were being investigated by ITS and the vendors to determine what could be of value to the state. Dawn also introduced Lloyd Levine who will be servicing the State account for Bull Information Systems. Dawn also indicated that effective August 6 that she was leaving Bull Information Systems and that Stan Kaczocha of the Detroit office would be working to provide service.

Dean Gulsvig of IBM indicated that he was pleased that Dawn Connett would be joining IBM to serve the state account.

Minutes prepared by

Rich Jacobs