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From page 57... ... 57 57 Overview 57 Alternative IT Delivery Methods 59 Evaluation Criteria 61 Office Productivity 64 Enterprise Systems 66 Airport Special Systems 70 Building Technology/Facility Systems 72 Safety and Security Systems Overview This appendix first introduces the IT delivery methods associated with applications and systems. It then discusses benefits, risks, cost considerations, scalability, integration, and dependencies, before mapping these to the specific IT delivery method. Read the entire page →
From page 58... ... 58 Alternative IT Delivery Methods and Best Practices for Small Airports This development can occur internally using an organization's own IT resources. It usually includes some level of customization based on specific needs and requirements. Read the entire page →
From page 59... ... Applications/Systems 59 shared geographic information system with emergency providers (police, fire, medical) Read the entire page →
From page 60... ... 60 Alternative IT Delivery Methods and Best Practices for Small Airports Scalability Each application/system delivery option is evaluated as high, moderate, and low, relative to one another, according to the following: Not scalable (no improvement or upgrade available or possible) ; dynamically scalable on demand (features/capabilities only added when needed) Read the entire page →
From page 61... ... Applications/Systems 61 airport processes, human resources, other systems, and hardware/infrastructure. Within each, dependencies can be internal and/or external as well as in project and/or out of project, as discussed above. Read the entire page →
From page 62... ... 62 Alternative IT Delivery Methods and Best Practices for Small Airports Delivery Methods Scalability Integration Dependencies Purchase off the Shelf Not Scalable – Moderate Dynamic Scalability on Demand – Low Upgrade Existing System – High Replace Existing System – Moderate Processes – Moderate System Functionality – Moderate Data – Moderate Network – High Airport Processes – Moderate Human Resources – Moderate Other Systems – Moderate Hardware/Infrastructure – High Develop -- Internal Not Scalable – Low Dynamic Scalability on Demand – Moderate Upgrade Existing System – Moderate Replace Existing System – Moderate Processes – High System Functionality – High Data – High Network – High Airport Processes – High Human Resources – High Other Systems – Moderate Hardware/Infrastructure – High Develop -- External Not Scalable – Low Dynamic Scalability on Demand – Moderate Upgrade Existing System – Moderate Replace Existing System – High Processes – High System Functionality – High Data – High Network – High Airport Processes – High Human Resources – Low Other Systems – Moderate Hardware/Infrastructure – High Subscription (License) -- Hosted Onsite Not Scalable – Low Dynamic Scalability on Demand – Moderate Upgrade Existing System – Moderate Replace Existing System – Low Processes – Moderate System Functionality – Moderate Data – Moderate Network – High Airport Processes – Moderate Human Resources – Moderate Other Systems – Moderate Hardware/Infrastructure – High Subscription (License) Read the entire page →
From page 63... ... Applications/Systems 63 presentation development, email, calendar management, etc. and this section addresses the solutions for providing staff with the tools to perform this work. Read the entire page →
From page 64... ... 64 Alternative IT Delivery Methods and Best Practices for Small Airports Cloud Computing For airports, office productivity cloud computing is in the form of productivity suites such as Microsoft 365 and Google® Apps but can also include file storage and backup services that generally are handled locally by large organizations. Cloud computing as a productivity suite was generally introduced in 2006 through Google Apps and has continued to grow as Microsoft and other vendors begin offering similar services. Read the entire page →
From page 65... ... Applications/Systems 65 reduces accounting fees, and enables more efficient use of parking resources. Additional benefits include features for customer convenience such as space selection guidance, pre-booking of parking, credit card in and out payment options, and pay on foot. Read the entire page →
From page 66... ... 66 Alternative IT Delivery Methods and Best Practices for Small Airports Geographic Information System A geographic information system (GIS) is a system of integrated hardware, software, and data to capture, manage, analyze, and display geographically referenced information. Read the entire page →
From page 67... ... Applications/Systems 67 EVIDS/FIDS/Dynamic Signage Multi-user information display systems (flight, baggage, ramp, etc.) have become common in airports of all sizes in recent years. Read the entire page →
From page 68... ... 68 Alternative IT Delivery Methods and Best Practices for Small Airports operate a CUPPS-certified flight operations application(s) across multiple vendor platforms at multiple different airports without significant customization. Read the entire page →
From page 69... ... Applications/Systems 69 • Subscription (License) -- Remote (Internet/Cloud) Read the entire page →
From page 70... ... 70 Alternative IT Delivery Methods and Best Practices for Small Airports gate assignments is limited to combinations in which there is direct accessibility between the two. This can be a costly modification, which could reduce the scope of a common use implementation. Read the entire page →
From page 71... ... Applications/Systems 71 long-term costs of facility ownership, improve operational performance, increase occupant comfort and satisfaction, manage and minimize energy consumption, and contribute to environmental sustainability. These are a part of the emerging "smart building" trend. Read the entire page →
From page 72... ... 72 Alternative IT Delivery Methods and Best Practices for Small Airports signs and signs within the terminal building and it includes simple LED signs through highdefinition video monitors. Digital signage provides the capability of dynamic communications that traditional static signage cannot provide. Read the entire page →
From page 73... ... Applications/Systems 73 reducing the total investment cost for these systems. Comprehensive integration of multiple systems can significantly enhance efficiency and provide higher levels of security. Read the entire page →
From page 74... ... 74 Alternative IT Delivery Methods and Best Practices for Small Airports • Subscription (License) -- Remote (Internet/Cloud) Read the entire page →

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... 57 57 Overview 57 Alternative IT Delivery Methods 59 Evaluation Criteria 61 Office Productivity 64 Enterprise Systems 66 Airport Special Systems 70 Building Technology/Facility Systems 72 Safety and Security Systems Overview This appendix first introduces the IT delivery methods associated with applications and systems. It then discusses benefits, risks, cost considerations, scalability, integration, and dependencies, before mapping these to the specific IT delivery method.