States' IT upgrades will 'modernise public services'

Tuesday 01 September 2020

Two new Data Centres have been constructed by Agilisys as part of a plan to replace the States’ ageing IT infrastructure and provide a ‘secure and sustainable’ platform for at least the next 10 years.

The technology and transformation partner said it had delivered the new hardware on time and within budget.

The project was made possible by a virtual team of over 60 company members, with the Guernsey-based organisation supported by specialists from Agilisys UK, global IT provider Dell, and local businesses JT and Logicalis.

“The new Data Centres represent the foundations of a modern IT service for the States, and are essential for us to deliver our vision for improved public services,” said Sean Cowan, Head of Digital at the States of Guernsey. 

“The last six months have seen our joint SMART Guernsey team deliver not only business as usual IT, they have also managed unprecedented demand for changes to IT services as a result of covid-19,”

Pictured: The Agilisys team, who met with Chief Minister Gavin St Pier last year.

“Overall, a great testament to what can be achieved through positive partnership working.”

Shona Leavey, Head of IT Services at Agilisys Guernsey, is proud to be a part of modernising States’ services. “The new Data Centres lay the foundations for ‘IT that just works’ for States’ employees, and ensures the future reliability and security of public services for the whole community,” she said.

“It is technology that allows the States to completely re-imagine our public services. We’re proud to be playing a part in making that change happen.”