Upgrading to Amanda 7 — Why, How, and What?

By Gerard Duggan, Vice President, zedIT Solutions Inc.

There has never been a better opportunity for governments of all sizes to upgrade their Amanda software platform. Amanda 7 offers agencies that are currently running Amanda 4/5/6 with access to more innovation than ever before — along with the support to help modernize efficiently, improve security and citizens’ access to government services, and meet agency needs.

The upgrade to Amanda 7 takes advantage of the latest technologies, software, and trends, but, for many agencies, adapting to new technology is often a daunting task and comes with many challenges. To help make the upgrade process as seamless as possible, zedIT Solutions, a CSDC certified partner, shares insights about the Why, How, and What of a seamless upgrade to Amanda 7.

WHY?

zedIT can work in partnership with your leadership to understand your agency’s needs and requirements. Determining the why is a critical step in the upgrade path as it sets up your agency’s how and what.

Here are some key reasons why upgrading to Amanda 7 could benefit your agency:

HOW?

With any major upgrade or change in process, it is vital that an agency appoints the right leadership to the project. Ideally this person/team will understand your agency thoroughly — including pain points of current systems and the benefits of the new system.

From network topology to security and permissions, there are numerous decisions that need to be prioritized when determining how your agency will approach an upgrade. The following chart illustrates a sample of settings and processes that you and your team will want to review and make decisions about before starting an upgrade. Taking this step can help ensure your upgrade process is a smooth one.

We understand how these decisions will affect your operational processes and can work with your team to review and guide you in the right direction to a seamless upgrade that minimizes any disruptions to your operations. We are well-versed in working with governments of all sizes on similar transition projects.

WHAT?

To assist your agency with a successful upgrade, in collaboration with CSDC, zedIT Solutions offers a readiness assessment to identify challenges and opportunities prior, during and after the upgrade to Amanda 7. Our dedicated and qualified team will work with you to help understand the difference between Amanda 7 and your existing deployment and build a detailed roadmap for a successful upgrade.

zedIT Solutions has been delivering IT services to public sector clients across North America for over twenty-five (25+) years. We have experience across multiple jurisdictions at the Federal, State, Provincial, County, and Municipal levels, offering deep experience with CSDC’s Amanda platform.

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