Wolverhampton weekly newsletter #2

Some of the things that I have been doing during this week:

• Spent time with the team, individually and in small groups, to reach a decision on how we would handle departure of a senior colleague and handover. Communicated outcome through face to face meetings, DAS newsletter and prepared individual letters.
• Briefly discussed MI Data Centre migration and obtained a timeline for planning purposes (ideally space vacated and refurbed for Sept 2018).  Started to think about options - and arranged onsite meeting with potential partner.
• Attended half day workshop on Problem Management and Knowledge Management and contributed to identification of next steps.
• Met with Timetabling project manager for a briefing on the timetabling project – aim is for fully personalised timetabling for Sept 2019 and online room booking by Sept 2018. This involves a major  "four version" upgrade to the CMIS system and investigations about CMIS GO which is a new web portal product.
• Met with Business Analyst to understand role and recent activity – briefed on mobile phone review and views on broader BPM opportunities.
• Helped with review and feedback on the Current Research Information System (CRIS) business case.
• Completed first two elements of the review of IT operational plan. A number of key risks highlighted with respect to investment.
• Briefed on FLEGT rainforest research project and potential costing which has been prepared for hosting on-premise. Organised a follow up with lead researchers in early December.
• Sorted out commitment to refuel and service for the MX (and MI) diesel generators in time for Christmas/New Year break.
• Weekly update on AV project with project management team and also reviewed contract paperwork, scope of works and organised follow up next week to review.
• Briefing meeting with IT and Purchasing on the NDNA procurement of desktop and laptop computers.

Good News Stories that have already been communicated:

• Successful launch of new University managed Apple Mac platform (November 1^st)
• Successful launch of new guest wi-fi network (November 2^nd)
• Successful launch of Panopto through Apps Anywhere delivery on and off campus (November 10^th)
• No P1 major incidents so far in November – confirmed 3 P1s since April 2017.