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the CT-WIC system which will allow for better local agency budgeting and expenditure reporting. Significant planning and development has occurred in the current fiscal year, with the plan for release/full implementation by 9/30/24. 5.2 Move towards a self- service reporting environment for regular WIC information needs. Implementing data dashboard to replace file and paper distribution. Webfocus reports have been converted to SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Webfocus reports sunset, begin conversion to PowerBI WIC IT Staff WIC Epidemiologist Nutrition Consultant Webfocus reports are converted to SSRS.
Power BI Licensing will add additional cost and so is postponed. Work is being done to provide local agency management staff access to more WIC reports on the DPH Reporting Portal.
5.3 Develop a new MIS equipment obsolescence plan.
Continuing equipment refresh every three to four years.
Current IT infrastructure is a client/server environment on windows platform using technical control is as follows: Routers are managed by DAS Bureau of Enterprise Systems and Technology, while switches, servers, desktops, laptops, tablets and printers are managed by DPH/WIC IT, providing the necessary security, constant monitoring of database and network, equipment Age and maintenance. WIC IT Staff CT WIC IT staff have been working on upgrading to new laptops and new switches have been installed at all local agency sites.