Capacity and Configuration Management a. The Vendor’s responsibilities include the following:
1. Manage Data Network capacity based on current usage and forecasted demand, including:
1.1. Monitor Data Network capacity utilization as it relates to established capacity thresholds;
1.2. Identify future loads that could impact performance on the Data Network as requested by ACI with a minimum forward view of six (6) months, based on forecasts driven by the work authorization system, demand surveys, and analytical forecasting;
1.3. Propose to ACI for its approval, changes to improve performance in anticipation of such future loads, including performance improvement expectations;
1.4. Appropriately size inter-location and intra-location Data Network Equipment, Software, and data transport systems; and
1.5. Upgrade, remove, or add capacity as otherwise necessary to meet ACI’s requirements, or proactively recommend capacity changes where Vendor is not financially responsible for a specific Data Network component;
2. Develop, maintain, and adhere to configuration standards as approved by ACI; and
Capacity and Configuration Management. Supplier’s responsibilities include the following:
1. Manage Network and Network Services capacity based on current usage and forecasted demand, including:
a. Monitor Network capacity utilization as it relates to established capacity thresholds.
b. Identify future loads that could impact performance on the Network as requested by Company with a minimum forward view of six (6) months, based on forecasts driven by the Work Authorization System, demand surveys, and analytical forecasting.
c. Propose to Company for its approval, changes to improve performance in anticipation of such future loads, including performance improvement expectations.
d. Appropriately size inter-location and intra-location Network Equipment, Software, and Transport Systems.
e. Upgrade, remove, or add capacity as otherwise necessary to continue to meet Company’s requirements, or proactively recommend capacity Changes where Supplier is not financially responsible for a specific Network component.
2. Develop, maintain, and adhere to configuration standards as approved by Company. 3. Participate in joint quarterly capacity planning reviews with Company and any Third-Party Vendor designated by Company.
