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YEAR 2000 |
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Year 2000 Survey Summary Tables:
Computer Applications (running on mainframe and minicomputers)
Computer Applications (running on LANs and PCs)
Computer Systems (Minicomputers & Word Processor Computer Systems)
Computer Systems (PC-Based Local Area Network LANs)
Personal Computers (Desktop, Laptop, Notebook PCs)
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Questions regarding this report or Y2K issues should be directed to:
G.A. Rock, County of Hawaii Y2K Project Coordinator, at (808) 961-8452.
December 14, 1999
Y2K Completion Levels
Count
Percent Completed
Computer Applications 73
100%
Computer Systems (Multi-user) 33
100%
PC Systems (Single user) 717
100%
Y2K Costs |
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| Total cost for computer hardware and software upgrades, modifications, replacements, etc. | $ 550,000 |
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
County Computer Systems & Business Operations
In October, Data Systems Department held a meeting with Y2K coordinators from all County departments and agencies to review overall Y2K project status to date, discuss outside vendor readiness, and review the contingency planning process for computer systems.
Police Department & Public Works/Automotive Division completed Y2K software upgrades for their Gasboy Fuel Management application.
The Prosecuting Attorney Office completed Y2K upgrades for their Kona computer system.
Liquor Control Department completed Y2K replacement of their computer system.
Public Works/Automotive Division completed Y2K replacement of their computer system.
Planning Department completed Y2K replacement of their computer system.
Water Department completed Y2K upgrade for their IBM computer system and software modifications for their Payroll, Water Billing, and Daily Cash Receipts computer applications.
Public Works/Automotive Division completed Y2K software upgrade for their Fleet
Maintenance/Fuel Log computer application.
A memo was issued by the Managing Director to all County departments and agencies regarding the need to complete contingency plans, train key personnel to execute the plans, and plan for Y2K testing of critical systems on January 1, 2000.
In November, County departments and agencies completed contingency plans for all critical computer applications and computer systems.
At this point, all of the County's computer systems and applications have been updated and made ready for the arrival of the Year 2000.
Essential Community Services Project Civil Defense published a brochure summarizing the community partnering program and Y2K readiness of essential service providers supporting the Big Island community. Approximately 30,000 copies were made available to the public. This material was also posted on the County's Internet web site at "www.hawaii-county.com".
YEAR 2000 PROJECT SCHEDULE
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DECEMBER 1999Review, update, and finalize any contingency plans as may be necessary.
Conduct any additional testing or updating deemed necessary for critical computer systems and applications or other areas of concerns.
Plan for special new millennium Y2K operational testing for critical applications and systems on Saturday, January 1, 2000, to ensure systems are running as expected. This will enable any needed additional Y2K work to be performed over the weekend prior to the arrival of the first regular County business day on Monday, January 3.
Conduct a Y2K status update for the benefit of the County Council.
Update Y2K status information on the County’s Internet web site.
Issue a memo to Y2K coordinators from all County departments and agencies to discuss final planning and implementation issues related to entering the new year 2000 and the testing to be conducted on January 1.
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JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2000
Issue final Y2K "turn of the century" status report to close out the project.
If necessary, meet with Y2K coordinators from all County departments and agencies to review and discuss follow up issues related to operating in the new century.
___________________________________________________________________________Y2K SUMMARY
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COMPUTER SYSTEMS & APPLICATIONS
as of 12/14/99
| COMPUTER APPLICATIONSRunning on all types of computer systems | Count | Costs |
| Y2K compliant or alternatives implemented | 70 |
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| Will continue to use with acceptable shortcomings | 2 |
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| Will discontinue use after 12/31/99 | 1 |
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| Awaiting final validation/testing | ||
| To be modified for Y2K by outside vendor | ||
| To be modified for Y2K by County staff | ||
| To be replaced with new Y2K compliant application | ||
| Awaiting assessment | ||
| TOTALS | 73 |
$ 90,700 |
| COMPUTER SYSTEMS Minicomputers / PC-LANS / Wang OIS Word Processor systems |
Count | Costs |
| Y2K compliant or alternatives implemented | 30 |
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| Will continue to use with acceptable shortcomings | 3 |
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| Will discontinue use after 12/31/99 | ||
| Awaiting final validation testing | ||
| To be upgraded to Y2K level | ||
| To be replaced with a new system or alternatives | ||
| TOTALS | 33 |
$ 398,900 |
| PC SYSTEMS Desktop, Laptop & Notebook PCs |
Count | Costs |
| Y2K compliant | 674 |
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| Will continue to use with acceptable shortcomings | 43 |
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| Will discontinue use after 12/31/99 | ||
| To be upgraded to Y2K level | ||
| To be replaced with new PC system | ||
| Awaiting assessment | ||
| TOTALS | 717 |
$ 60,000 -0- |
NOTES:
Counts are based upon information reported by County departments and agencies. These have varied slightly throughout 1999 due to new information received or the impact of Y2K-related purchases.
Dollar amounts shown are estimates based upon current information available. In some instances, purchases from outside vendors for Y2K upgrades and replacements may include additional hardware and software components that were added into the package to improve overall system performance or to extend capabilities and use.
Funding for the various Y2K projects includes county, state, and federal sources.
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