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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Annie Perez, Director DATE: May 15, 2017
Procurement Department
SUBJECT: Sole Source Request
OM: Otto Contreras
11 Deputy CIO ENCLOSURES:
The Information Technology Department is requesting to accept AT&T as the sole source for the provision of
SIP Trunking, Flexware and Network On Demand. This unique combination of services will allow us to set up
multiple virtual network functions on a single device. AT&T's Network On Demand (NOD) platform is
designed to automate network services and infrastructure running in a cloud environment. It allows
organizations to manage their network functions using an online portal and alter their network speed in less
than 90 seconds. There is no need to call a salesperson, there is no need to order equipment and, there is no
need to set up another connection.
The SIP Trunking, Flexware and Network On Demand services described above are needed to support the
upgrade of the Kronos time and attendance application to the cloud. Kronos is currently servicing the needs of
several department including Solid Waste, GSA, Parks, Police and Public Works. Kronos is an integral part of
the payroll process and ensures that employees in those department are paid accurately.
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