Purpose

The anniversary of the current Microsoft
Enterprise Agreement is on 1st July 2025, there is an option to
change the existing license model from E3 to E5. The report
outlines the benefits this proposal will provide.

Content

The Cabinet considered
a report of the Director of Corporate Services, which sought
approval to move to E5 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (MEA)
licensing model.
 
The Portfolio Holder
for Corporate, Governance and Transformation introduced the report
and informed the Cabinet that the Council relied on digital systems
to deliver vital services, protect sensitive data and ensure staff
and Elected Members could work effectively. The proposal was to
move to a Microsoft E5 Enterprise Agreement
which offered a comprehensive solution that enhanced
security, productivity and long-term cost efficiency.
 
The Head of ICT and
Digital was in attendance to present the
report and to address the questions and the comments of the Cabinet
Members.
 
Resolved that the
recommendations set out in section two of the report be agreed.
 
Reason for
decision:
As set out at section
three of the report.
 
Alternatives
considered and rejected:
As set out at section
four of the report.