APPENDIX 2: SAMPLE OLA BETWEEN IT DEPARTMENT AND THE ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT

Agreeing parties

The IT Department represented by the IT Manager.

The Electrical Department represented by the Electrical Manager.

Scope

The Electrical Department agrees to provide the following services to IT Services:

•  24/7 UPS electrical power to all data centres and other areas connected by computers and associated equipment.

•  All power supply faults to be attended within 30 minutes of reporting.

•  Standby power to be supplied only to data centres in the event of extended outages.

•  Routine electrical maintenance will be done once in three months on all power equipment by giving advance notice to IT Services.

Signatures

IT Services Manager Electrical Manager ...

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