RFQ 133 - Provision IXIA Network Taps Visibility Solution

The network is the backbone of IESO’s IT infrastructure, connecting Market Participants and IESO users to services provided by the IESO, and for the operation of the power grid and IESO administered markets. Implementation of additional packet brokers and network taps at key points throughout the network will allow for greater network resiliency and faster recovery times through service chaining, provide much needed visibility for IESO’s cybersecurity devices and prepare the foundation for a future Network Performance Monitoring Diagnostic (NPMD) solution that will greatly reduce troubleshooting effort & time to resolution. Through this RFQ, the IESO intends to engage a licensed reseller to provide the IXIA Network Taps Visibility Solution, which includes the hardware, software, support and maintenance, licenses and professional services.