New DP Hardware – More for the Money

The “heartbeat” of our ILS was just replaced with a new and improved model, the HP Nonstop system. The replacement was needed since the old hardware was nearing the end of its expected life-span and the risk of system failure was increasing. Because this system processes all circulation and acquisitions functions and holds all patron and bibliographic data, it was important to move it to a new, more secure environment.

The best news is that the new system saves CML money because it costs much less to maintain. In fact, we’ll start to reap a return on our initial investment next year and, by 2012, we will have saved nearly $344,000!

In addition to faster processing speed and ability to open more Teemtalk windows, customers and staff will also see a new and improved About You page. New banners for CML, Worthington and Southwest are now in place with the updated My Account branding.

Take a look and let us know what you think. Many thanks to DS staff, Susan Vedovato, Dan Collins and Jim McKay for all of their work on this project.