2. Are there opportunities for vendors to work with the state on data center services?
Yes, IBM has many subcontractors, including HUB firms, in the delivery of data center services. For a broad overview of vendor opportunities, see the vendor participation page or contact IBM directly.
3. What is the business case for consolidation and outsourcing data center services?
The state engaged an external consulting firm to assess data center costs and recommend the most cost effective strategy to manage operations. This is published as the Data Center Business Case Assessment.