Common use of Improvements in Technology Clause in Contracts

Improvements in Technology. (a) Prior to using any new software or equipment to provide the Services, Contractor will have verified, to the extent possible in a test environment, that the item has been properly installed, is operating in accordance with its specifications and is performing its intended functions in a reliable manner. Contractor will move programs from development and test environments to production environments in a controlled and documented manner, reasonably calculated to avoid introduction of unauthorized changes into the relevant production environment. (b) Contractor will keep the equipment, software and other technologies Contractor provides in performing the Services current, and LAUSD will receive the benefits of upgrades in technology through increases in efficiency and productivity. Contractor will proactively seek out new technologies by surveying key suppliers to identify advances or changes in technology which are appropriate and beneficial to LAUSD. LAUSD is, however, under no obligation to implement any such new technologies.