Wireless Upgrade/Expansion

Upgrade to the N standard to provide faster access. Ensure full implementation of the Wireless project

 by expanding from 45% coverage to 80% coverage

Where is the wireless service available?

KBCC Wireless Network General FAQ (pdf)

Active Directory Project

Converting all Departmental Domains and users to new one Active Directory to create shares

for departments and users in the new active directory

Faculty Computers

Upgrade of 150 Full Time Faculty computers based on 4 year refresh cycle.

Upgrade of 50 Part Time Faculty computers based on 4 year refresh cycle.

Lab Computers

Upgrade of 325 Lab computers based on 4 year refresh cycle.

Smart LABS

Converting traditional Labs in to Smart Labs rooms, Additional 6 Labs would be

Converted to Smart room status.

 Smart Class Rooms

Converting class rooms in to Smart class rooms, Additional 43 class rooms would be

Converted to Smart room status. Multi-media podiums

Lotus Notes Upgrade

Upgrade Lotus Notes to the latest Version 8.52

Standardization and Consolidation of servers and equipment

Continue the goal of standardization and consolidation of servers and equipment to reduce

 operating expenses

Complete rollout of Plasma screens and increase the use and effectiveness

Plasma Monitor Installation Campus Wide

Network Upgrade

Upgrade of existing network to High Speed Network and start moving users to the new Network after testing applications and connectivity

Upgrade of Help Desk system

Upgrade Help Desk system to work with Right Answers to provide self service for end users

Create a IT Help Desk Call Center using Modular Messaging

Outline of Help Desk (phone\email) Automation

Staff Training

Provide Training to Faculty in 3M systems, via Web based and printed material and one on one

training

Faculty Tutorial

New Data Center for Business Continuity  

A state of Art data center, with Infrastructure UPS,  Emergency Power, Redundant HVAC system,

 Security Cameras and Access Card System.

New Data Center Project (pdf)

Emergency Response System

Enhance the Emergency response system within the campus and establish the protocols and

Procedures working with other departments in the college. Expand the PA system to the

outdoor areas

Disaster Recovery and business continuity plan

Implement Disaster Recovery and business continuity plan for the campus, creation of

 redundant network cores and switches and servers

Network Security

Increasing Network Security and reliability, by implementing redundant firewall and IDP

 solutions

Cost Savings and Productivity and Sustainability

Work with all Offices within the College to generate cost savings and/or improvements in

Service delivery. Increase the use of V-202 as a full-fledged training facility and Distance

 Learning center. Solution to manage documents and Printers, Scanners and Fax machines

 More efficiently. Replace all Analog copiers with Konica-Minolta Copiers, Printers, Scanners

 And Fax machines. Increase productivity, removing old machines with higher service costs

 Consolidating faxing, copying and printing resulting in saving in terms of toner, service

 Contracts and per page cost of printing and faxing. Eliminate equipment not in use from

 Inventory and support.

Open Computer Labs

Increase number of available computers in open Labs

Office Services

Improve work flow and working conditions in Office services area to increase efficiency.

New Public Website/Staff and Faculty Intranet and Student Portal

Work with College Community to create a Student Portal and improve and enhance the newly created Public Website/Staff and Faculty Intranet.

CUNY FIRST

Prepare the ground work for the successful implementation of the new CUNY ERP provide training to staff in conjunction with CUNY ERP Team

Incubation of Instructional Technologies

Working with KCCAT and KCTL to test new technologies for enhancing instruction.

Citrix for Remote Access

Remote access using Citrix(a remote access/application publishing product that allows people

to connect to applications available from central servers), integration with New Active

 Directory and installation of Redundant Systems.

Enhancing Physical Security

Installation of 65 IP Security Cameras with recording capability and upgrade of central Security

Console. The Work will consist of ONSSI Network Video Recorder software and Panasonic cameras

Including all installation, programming & training. The solution includes the following: Install ONSSI

 Network Video Recorder software on a server. Install 25 cameras as per sight survey