QUESTION
Can IBM's system handle more than 400 logins per second in case of emergencies like snow days?
1:00:17
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53 sec
Council Member Shekar Krishnan raises concerns over IBM's system capacity for logins per second under the current contract, fearing it might not be sufficient for emergencies such as snow days.
- The contract specifies a capacity of 400 logins per second, but actual provisioning by IBM has been increased to 2000.
- Despite the increase, concerns persist over the system's ability to meet demand during unforeseen large-scale remote access needs.
- The dialogue highlights the importance of ensuring system capacity aligns with potential needs, especially in light of changes since 2018.
- The need for scalability in contract terms is implied to prepare for future emergencies.
Shekar Krishnan
1:00:17
In other words, if there was another snow day, let's say, tomorrow or some other disaster, per the contract, it can only IBM system with with you all can only account for 400 logins per second.
Scott Strickland
1:00:30
That's what the contract number is.
1:00:31
IBM has been provisioning more in 1400 at the beginning of the year now at 2000 contractually, it seems like there's a possibility they could take that down, but I think through our mutual benefit Right.
1:00:45
To get that number so that we Right.
Shekar Krishnan
1:00:47
It's just very concerning that that is where the contract is right now.
1:00:51
And I get they can do more on an ad hoc basis.
1:00:53
But the fact that we're talking about 2018 numbers when The whole world has changed since then, and this could happen again in terms of another snow day or another, you know, day where where children are home from school.
1:01:04
It's a big concern that we're still at.
1:01:07
The contractually required number is still 400.