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D E P A R T M E N T O F D E F E N C ETable 11.1: Joint Logistic Services Output Detail for FY2010/11 (continued)OutputPerformanceIndica<strong>to</strong>rTotal s<strong>to</strong>ck verification<strong>of</strong> items found correctversus items on chargewithin test siteAnnualTargetActual TargetAchievement80% 80%AchievedReasons for Over/ UnderAchievementEffect <strong>of</strong> Subprogramme Output Achievement on ENE Vote 21 Purpose, Objectives and Measures.The achievement <strong>of</strong> the Joint Logistic Services' Outputs has contributed positively <strong>to</strong> the General Support Programme'sPurpose <strong>to</strong> provide general support capabilities and services <strong>to</strong> the <strong>Department</strong>.S U B P R O G R A M M E :C O M M A N D A N D M A N A G E M E N TI N F O R M A T I O N S Y S T E M SO v e r v i e wDuring the FY2010/11, the CMIS Division continued <strong>to</strong> provideviable Information Communication Technology (ICT)services and a Joint Information Warfare Strategic DirectionCapability <strong>to</strong> the DOD, in accordance with its AnnualPerformance Plan. This was achieved despite funding, infrastructureand personnel deficiencies.The CMIS Division provided support <strong>to</strong> the 2010 FIFAWorld Cup by rendering a Very Small Aperture Terminal(VSAT) (Two Way Satellite Ground Station) capability fornational Video Conferencing.The Free Open Source S<strong>of</strong>tware (FOSS) Desk<strong>to</strong>p and Server(Office Application) recommendation, that forms part <strong>of</strong> theFOSS feasibility within the DOD, has been completed andapproved. The DOD is now in a better position <strong>to</strong> make decisionson further platforms for the future. The preliminarydesign <strong>of</strong> the Electronic Content Management System(ECMS) for <strong>Defence</strong> Intelligence has been completed and isready for implementation during the next financial year.The CMIS Division managed <strong>to</strong> rollout the IntegratedCommunication Experimental Network (ICENET) in theDOD during the financial year. A <strong>to</strong>tal <strong>of</strong> 338 DOD membersare now connected both internally and externally <strong>to</strong> the DOD.To protect the DOD systems and users, a Protection AgainstMalicious Code (PAMC) evaluation has been concluded withresults documented in a System Prospectus.The funding for the essential upgrade <strong>of</strong> the DOD CentralServer has been activated through a re-allocation <strong>of</strong> fundsfrom projects that have a lesser priority on the <strong>Defence</strong>Enterprise Information System Master Plan (DEIS MP). Theprocess for the purchase <strong>of</strong> a new central server has been initiatedand the delivery is expected in the next financial year.As reported previously, the lack <strong>of</strong> adequate s<strong>to</strong>rage space forthe DOD Archives, combined with the mora<strong>to</strong>rium placed on90the destruction <strong>of</strong> records, is still an obstacle as far as achievementsafekeeping <strong>of</strong> DOD records in the DOD Archives isconcerned. The CMIS Division is in consultation with theLogistics Division and National <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Public Works(NDPW) for additional archive s<strong>to</strong>rage space.The problem with regard <strong>to</strong> the poor infrastructure at thefacility where the DOD's mainframe is located was alsoaddressed in the previous report and remains a concern. If theinfrastructure is not upgraded or adequately repaired, the serviceabilityand availability <strong>of</strong> the DOD's mainframe withinthis complex may be questionable.The new CMIS Division force design and structure that wassubmitted <strong>to</strong> the Minister for approval was referred back <strong>to</strong>the CMIS Division for clarification and amendments duringthe year. The updated proposal was resubmitted andapproved by the acting C SANDF in January 2011 and later,was submitted <strong>to</strong> the Secretary for <strong>Defence</strong> for further action.The continued shortage <strong>of</strong> personnel in most sections <strong>of</strong> theCMIS Division will only be addreassed after the finalapproval <strong>of</strong> the structure.The continued shortfall in funding <strong>of</strong> the DEIS Master Planresulted in the extension <strong>of</strong> the realisation <strong>of</strong> the Master Plan.This may result in some technologies being "obsolete" beforebeing implemented. The value that the DOD ultimatelyrealises from these projects may therefore not be in accordancewith expectations.Difficulties were also experienced during the last quarter <strong>of</strong>the year with the obsolete telecommunication equipment,local area network data, voice cable infrastructure and poweroutages. New equipment needs <strong>to</strong> be purchased, <strong>to</strong> avoid possiblepoor service delivery from the CMIS Division that mayhave a negative impact on the DOD. An increase in the baselineallocation <strong>of</strong> the Division will, however, be required <strong>to</strong>adequately address this requirement in the next financial year.Despite the challenges experienced, the CMIS Division managed<strong>to</strong> successfully execute its objectives. The challengesand risks have been managed <strong>to</strong> ensure that all planned outputswere achieved. The Division will endeavor <strong>to</strong> continue<strong>to</strong> provide viable ICT Services and a Joint InformationANNUAL REPORT FY 2010/2011

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