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Oxford in need of printer revamp

Thursday 04 January, 2007

An internal audit of Oxford City Council's IT systems has shown they suffer from outdated software and environmentally damaging hardware, especially when it comes to printers.

IT manager Rob Sproule told the executive board the council's IT systems were in crisis and needed £2.5 million in investment over the next five years.

Newer systems, including new printers, could improve "productivity and efficiency", Mr Sproule told his colleagues.

"The current infrastructure is ageing", he commented, with a lack of long-term investment holding up the long-overdue "step change in technology adoption".

The Liberal Democrat-dominated council is currently engaged in a 'green' drive in the community, introducing new wheelie bins last month and recently announcing a 50 per cent increase in the volume of waste recycled in the city centre.

But the council itself owns one printer for every 2.5 employees – with a clear environmental impact.

City councillor Stephen Tall, executive member for better finances, responded to Mr Sproule's report cautiously.

"The Liberal Democrats are determined the council should not throw money at problems, but plan ahead sensibly to avoid problems," he said.

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