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Aurora approves one-year renewal for Absolute Software VPN (NetMotion) for mobile public-safety devices
Summary
The committee approved a one-year renewal with Absolute Software (which acquired NetMotion) for VPN software used on mobile devices, authorizing up to $102,120 and covering about 1,200 device licenses; staff said the pricing is unchanged from the prior three-year term.
The City of Aurora IT Committee on Oct. 13 approved a one-year renewal agreement with Absolute Software Inc. (which acquired NetMotion) for virtual private network (VPN) software used primarily on mobile vehicles and public-safety devices, authorizing up to $102,120.
Jeff Anderson, deputy CIO, said the product provides application persistence across cellular handoffs (useful for devices that move between cell towers) and that the renewal preserves the same pricing the city paid over the previous three years. Anderson said the city currently licenses about 1,200 devices, and that the additional amount in the request covers administrative training for IT staff on new features Absolute introduced during the prior contract term.
Committee members confirmed the licenses and that the software is primarily used by public-safety vehicles and other mobile city operations, including public works. The resolution (25-0796) was approved on a 5-0 voice vote. Vice Chair Ted Maciakos moved the motion; Alderman Bate seconded it.
