Common use of Long-Range Planning Clause in Contracts

Long-Range Planning. The Service Provider will work with the MSI, DIR and DIR Customer in the development of Technology Plans as they relate to the Services and DIR’s enterprise Technology Plan. Service Provider responsibilities include: 1. Assist in developing and updating the long-range, comprehensive plan for DIR’s and DIR Customers’ IT systems, processes, technical architecture and standards (the “Technology Plan”). 1.1. DIR and DIR Customers shall approve the plan, in conjunction with IT Governance as described in Exhibit 6. 1.2. The Technology Plan will be developed on an annual basis, and will include a rolling three (3) year projection of anticipated changes (subject to DIR business and planning requirements). 1.3. Provide technical information, and cooperate and facilitate the aggregation of technical planning information to the MSI. 1.4. Provide estimated timing and cost impacts to facilitate the implementation of a technical road map. 1.5. Provide linkage with technology currency requirements that align with technology refresh plans (e.g. software version migrations). 2. Help to understand, develop, and confirm the future business and IT requirements. 3. Assist in projecting future volume, technology, and geographic changes that could impact DIR’s and DIR Customers’ systems and technical architectures. 4. Identify candidates and requirements for the deployment of new technology or the automation of tasks associated with the Services and/or DIR’s and DIR Customers’ business processes.