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Duncanville ISD awards $1.02M data center and core network upgrade to NetSync
Summary
The district approved an RFP award and negotiated contract to NetSync Network Solutions for a data-center and server virtualization upgrade funded through the 2023 bond; the project replaces decade-old equipment and is expected to reduce physical footprint and energy use.
The Duncanville ISD board unanimously approved an award to NetSync Network Solutions for a data center and core network upgrade described as part of the 2023 bond technology projects.
Dr. Brown presented the technology-item background: the district issued a request for proposals on Nov. 5, 2024, received 10 bids and invited three finalists to present. A seven-member selection committee evaluated proposals and entered final negotiations with NetSync, finalizing the scope Jan. 30. The project will replace aging infrastructure — a Cisco Nexus 7000 data center switch installed in 2014 and a Dell VxRail server virtualization system last updated in 2019 — and will move the district to Cisco—s Fabric architecture and a Lenovo-powered Nutanix virtualization system.
Dr. Brown said the project cost is just over $1,000,000 (presented as $1,020,711.93) and that the upgrade will reduce the physical footprint in the district—s data center, which staff said should lower energy usage and align with sustainability goals. She said representatives from NetSync were present to answer technical questions.
Nut Graf: The board approved a bond-funded technology modernization project that replaces end-of-life network and virtualization equipment, with staff noting expected efficiency and reliability benefits and advancing the district—s capacity for future operational needs.
Background: The district—s data center equipment dated from 2014 and 2019; the modernization will support ongoing operational and instructional technology needs.
Ending: Staff said implementation planning will follow; vendor representatives remain available for technical briefings to the board or staff.
