British Library Electronic Key Management System Upgrade
Contract Value:
GBP 225K -
Notice Type:
Contract Notice
Published Date:
08 August 2024
Closing Date:
12 September 2024
Location(s):
UK UNITED KINGDOM
UKI LONDON (UK UNITED KINGDOM)
Description:
Upgrade needed for British Library's EKMS system cabinets due to end of life hardware and outdated software, currently connected via corporate network to a single Track System server.
British Library Electronic Key Management System Upgrade. The existing EKMS system cabinets which are manufactured by TRAKA. All of the hardware, firmware and the software have been serving beyond the manufacturer recommended life expectancy. This system requires an upgrade due to end of life hardware and outdated version of software, end of manufacturer support and spares non-availability. BL has an IP fibre optic network dedicated to the physical security systems on both sites. But the TRAKA System is currently installed using BL IT corporate network which connects hardware of both sites to a single Track System server hosted on BL SQL cloud.
The existing EKMS system cabinets which are manufactured by TRAKA. All of the hardware, firmware and the software have been serving beyond the manufacturer recommended life expectancy. This system requires an upgrade due to end of life hardware and outdated version of software, end of manufacturer support and spares non-availability. BL has an IP fibre optic network dedicated to the physical security systems on both sites. But the TRAKA System is currently installed using BL IT corporate network which connects hardware of both sites to a single Track System server hosted on BL SQL cloud.