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Board approves $30M Microsoft cloud contract amid objections from open‑source advocates
Summary
The Board approved a three‑year agreement (not to exceed $30 million) for Microsoft cloud software and enterprise products, drawing recorded dissent from Supervisors Kim and Peskin who raised concerns about vendor lock‑in, sole‑source buying and missed open‑source opportunities.
The Board of Supervisors on June 6 adopted a resolution authorizing the Department of Technology and the Office of Contract Administration to enter an agreement with PCMG, Inc. for Microsoft cloud software and enterprise products for a three‑year term (06/01/2017–05/31/2020) in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000.
Supervisor Jane Kim registered a recorded “no” and explained her dissent on the floor. Kim said she has previously opposed large licensed‑software contracts (citing Oracle/Accenture) and urged the city…
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