IBM Cloud Managed Infrastructure Services for New Zealand Government

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1 IBM Cloud Managed Infrastructure Services for New Zealand Government An agile cloud infrastructure designed to provide quick access to a security- rich, enterprise- class virtual server environment.

2 2 New Zealand Government IBM Cloud Managed Infrastructure Services IBM Cloud Managed Infrastructure Services IBM Cloud Managed Infrastructure Services (IBM CMIS) for New Zealand Government is an agile cloud infrastructure designed to provide quick access to a security- rich, enterprise- class virtual server environment. IBM CMIS is a service that provisions hardware, storage and server equipment through a cloud computing environment, de- provisioning when you re finished. This infrastructure as a service model frees up resources you would otherwise use to house, run and maintain your workload. This service allows you to move from CAPEX to OPEX, paying only for the services you consume. It s time to start thinking differently about infrastructure. Like many organisations, government agencies are under constant pressure to improve delivery of services while driving down costs. IBM CMIS technologies can accelerate your progress, enabling you to improve interactions throughout and beyond your organisation. The challenge is to introduce these technologies without also introducing added cost, complexity and compliance concerns. IBM CMIS is a secure, scalable cloud- based computing environment which gives agencies flexibility and rapid access to core infrastructure. IBM CMIS enables you to develop and offer a rich suite of cloud- based services designed to improve efficiency and productivity. In line with the New Zealand Government Strategy and Action Plan to 2017, IBM CMIS is the ideal backbone to support your initiatives to lower cost while improving customer services. IBM CMIS can enable you to reap the productivity benefits without a long- term resource commitment. Using IBM CMIS as a Catalyst to Rethink IT At IBM we recognise that today s infrastructure needs to become more dynamic to address our customer s challenges We are on the cusp of a new computing era where cloud solutions will simplify technology. Cloud technology introduces a new way of thinking about how to run your agency. Through subscriber- based services, agencies will be able to procure increasingly complex cloud services. Information and business data will become more intelligent, more sophisticated and more accessible. IBM CMIS Solutions and Services Transform or just switch on IBM CMIS is an on- demand cloud infrastructure that provides quick access to an enterprise- class virtual server environment. Leveraging an integrated set of technologies, IBM CMIS enables private/hybrid clouds and the virtualisation, automation and management of service delivery. We offer a range of services and solutions and will work consultatively with you to develop a solution that fits your needs. IBM Cloud Business Process as a Service Software as a Service Platform as a Service IBM CMIS - Infrastructure as a Service Design Deploy Consume

3 3 New Zealand Government IBM Cloud Managed Infrastructure Services IBM CMIS for NZ Government IBM CMIS Services Self Service Portal: The IBM CMIS Self Service Portal gives you a holistic view of your hosted infrastructure. It provides reporting on virtual data centre capacity and performance. Integrated with the IBM Service Request system you can request services and track changes. Utility Computing Services: IBM Utility Computing Services provides premium computing resources and infrastructure as and when you need it. IBM Utility Computing Services enables you to meet your core IT requirements of security and stability but pay only for what you use. This on- demand model gives you the opportunity to maximise the efficient use of resources and minimise associated costs. You can self provision or request IBM to provision services for you. Storage as a Service: Simply pay for what you use with IBM Storage as a Service. With a dedicated storage access point IBM provides an end- to- end secure storage platform, ensuring maximum efficiency and cost saving. Fast stable and secure, IBM Storage as a Service is delivered from a multi- tiered, compressed storage platform with thin provisioning. Access is easy and can be located within your systems in IBM s Housing and Hosting facilities. Back up as a Service: Back up and restore as you need to. IBM offers a fully managed tape and disk- based data- protection service to capture your mission- critical data and systems. An essential part of every agency s overall data- protection strategy, IBM Backup as a Service is designed to be there when you need it. These powerful on- demand backup and restore services protect your data. Transition Services: IBM can provide migration and transformation services to help you save time by leveraging our mature and robust methodologies. We can support your solution implementation and services transfer, working with you and your partners to ensure a smooth transition to the IBM cloud without impacting on your day- to- day business. Working collaboratively we ll focus on managing your risk while proactively managing and anticipating the impact of change. Housing and Hosting Services: Located in two premium IBM Data Centre facilities. IBM Housing and Hosting Services provide capacity to meet your data centre growth requirements combined with the flexibility to house racks and equipment with differing floor space and power needs. Each data centre features a number of high availability and redundancy features that are designed to allow the facilities to keep operating in the event of a disaster. All services are dependant on the purchase of a server

4 4 New Zealand Government IBM Cloud Managed Infrastructure Services How t o get started with cloud services The broad scope and size of a cloud transformation i nitiative requires a meaningful strategy and process. Therefore, it i s important that any move to the cloud begin with a clear strategy. A structured process and methodology for thinking through your c loud strategy will make the move that much easier because you will have defined a clear path that is grounded in i ntegrating cloud with an overall IT delivery strategy. Cloud services can be built or acquired, but, i n either case, both should appropriately start with a planning stage where cloud- based services are aligned with an overall strategic direction. This includes analysing which workloads are appropriate for cloud delivery and a business case for implementation. IBM can help. IBM has solutions for evaluating resources and designing and i mplementing a dynamically scalable, virtualised, c onsolidated infrastructure from the cloud. We have a robust portfolio of diagnostic tools and assessment services that c an help your agency prioritise workloads, address capability gaps and build the business case for moving to the cloud. These tools establish an action plan for c utting c osts, improving service delivery and optimising value. Discovery, analysis and m igration along the cloud journey After you have a strategy and the business case to move forward, a discovery phase is important. IBM s automated discovery and migration tools c an provide insight on the range of IT assets and software that exist in your organisation. When you know what assets you have in your agency, you can develop an implementation plan that sequences moves to minimise mission disruptions and maximise cost savings. In addition, discovery of IT assets and their rationalisation before implementing a major c loud transformation project helps minimise risk. As you develop your plan and make your discovery, i t i s important to remember that any cloud i nitiative i s a major project that is not without risk. Therefore, it i s important to select a vendor for the project that i s not only experienced with government organisations and cloud but i s also willing to work with your department or agency as a partner in your j ourney to c loud. Such a partner can be a great source of information. In addition to c onfirming what you already know, this kind of partner can tell you what you don t know. Because your partner has a great deal of experience with c loud projects and the technology i nvolved, they know where the pitfalls and bottlenecks might l ie and what approaches to take to overcome cultural resistance.

5 5 New Zealand Government IBM Cloud Managed Infrastructure Services IBM Professional Services By choosing IBM you gain access to our dedicated team and the breadth and depth of IBM Professional Services. One size does not fit all - IBM offers you a flexible engagement model so you can utilisethese services in the way that best suits your requirements. In addition you can access a dedicated project services team with focused resources specialising in and only working on participating Agency projects. A global leader with local expertise IBM is a leader in IT innovation. For almost two decades, we have topped the global list of patent recipients and in 2014 IBM inventors earned more than 7,000 US patents (a new record). IBM has been a trusted IT provider to New Zealand Government agencies and their partners since This has given us an in- depth understanding of local issues and requirements. We have significant experience in cloud computing, and offer industry- leading shared infrastructure and management tools. As a result of our significant research into government trends and requirements, we have developed a range of IaaS and other cloud computing solutions for government agencies. We work with many government organisations around the world, and bring this experience and knowledge to your agency. In addition to our cloud computing expertise, you ll benefit from our best practices in service desk management and service level agreements, as well as our industry partnerships, which enable us to continue developing cutting- edge technology solutions. Our experienced local client executives will work closely with you and your partners to evaluate your unique IT requirements and help ensure you achieve your goals. IBM is delighted to be a partner with the New Zealand Government. As a team we look forward to working with agencies and their partners.

6 6 New Zealand Government IBM Cloud Managed Infrastructure Services Why IBM? Global Strength, Local Experts IBM has helped clients from all over the world embark on their journeys to cloud computing. IBM is the right choice for government agencies seeking to take significant costs out of IT. IBM has the strength and industry credibility to help you build an infrastructure to drives positive business outcomes Offering a comprehensive end- to- end enterprise portfolio capability we understand the value of software, systems and services working in concert to drive client value Significant investments in services research and development, with more than US$3 billion in cloud acquisitions and US$6 billion incremental investment annually in IBM research and development Working with us you can leverage IBM Industry partnerships for state- of- the- art solutions Our ongoing innovation and development in cloud will continue to develop and extend enterprise cloud computing capabilities We are committed to working with Agencies through this journey and we look forward to working with you as a trusted proven partner

7 7 New Zealand Government IBM Cloud Managed Infrastructure Services Want to find out more? You can find information about our IBM CMIS services for NZ Government or to download white papers and case studies go to ibm.com/nz/industries/publicsector/iaas/index.html To learn more about how IBM has helped organisations leverage cloud, go to ibm.com/cloud/nz Contact us today If you d like to discuss how your agency could benefit from IBM CMIS, please contact your IBM Client Executive, visit ibm.co.nz or call us on (priority code 109HG03W).

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