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2 <br /> The purchase would be made through Carahsoft, a reseller of CrowdStrike products. The contract <br /> documents were originated by the vendor which are in line with industry standards while meeting <br /> policy requirements and legal sufficiency. These industry standards place an emphasis on the <br /> intellectual property despite the additional benefit of human involvement. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The CrowdStrike purchase cost is $112,965 which includes first-year <br /> maintenance costs. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There are no Orange County Social Justice Goals specifically <br /> applicable to this item: However, while an annual maintenance agreement may not seem to <br /> impact Social Justice, this software is essential to the smooth running of government and like <br /> many infrastructure items is a foundational element to ensure all Board Goals and Priorities are <br /> pursued. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There are no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impacts associated with this item. The new CrowdStrike system does create a more efficient <br /> workplace. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the purchase from <br /> Carahsoft Technology Corporation (Carahsoft) and CrowdStrike and authorize the Manager to <br /> execute all necessary contracts as well as any future amendments. <br />