Case Study

From a 60 Project IT Backlog to Embedded OnBase Managed Services

Large County Government in Arizona

An Arizona county technology office supporting 27 agencies partnered with DataBank Managed Services to clear an OnBase project backlog and address staffing constraints, improving citizen services and enabling future innovation.

 

Industry

Government

Challenge

A large Arizona county tech office supporting 27 agencies faced a backlog of 60 OnBase projects and limited staff capacity.

Results

DataBank embedded OnBase Managed Services to complete 60 projects in 12 months, strengthen security, and free teams for future innovation.

Solutions

Outcomes

27

Agencies supported by IT office

60

OnBase backlog projects completed

12

Months to clear backlog

1

System administrator to start

Overview

A large county government technology office in Arizona supports 27 agencies and runs the OnBase platform used across departments. Limited staffing created a backlog of 60 projects spanning upgrades, workflows, and configuration. DataBank embedded managed services starting with one system administrator and scaling as needs grew. In 12 months, the county cleared the backlog and improved system reliability and agency responsiveness.

Challenges

Backlog of 60 OnBase projects spanning upgrades, workflows, and configuration

Limited staff resources to execute and support new functionality

Inability to support agencies with strategic projects that enhance the citizen experience

Implementation

Embedded Managed Services Team

DataBank embedded resources into the county’s processes, beginning with one System Administrator and scaling as needs grew, ensuring tight communication and faster throughput.

Backlog Execution at Speed

Within 12 months, the team cleared 60 projects across agencies, balancing maintenance and new capability.

Upgrades and Security Improvements

Completed regular OnBase upgrades and upgrade testing and implemented Active Directory Security to streamline access and governance.

Workflow Implementation and Ongoing Audits

Built and documented workflows and conducted drip audits to prevent data loss and increase reliability across divisions.

Roadmapping for What Comes Next

Established a project road map for future OnBase functionality so the county can continue iterating without rebuilding foundations.

Key Takeaways

Backlog cleared, culture improved, agile staffing, and measurable efficiency gains across agencies.

Backlog Cleared Fast

60 backlog projects completed in 12 months

Workflow Reliability Boost

Enabled impactful projects like workflow documentation to prevent data loss

Culture and Collaboration Improved

Improved team culture by embedding communicative, collaborative resources

Adaptive Staffing Model

Flexible resourcing without change orders, improving agility

Agency Outcomes

Higher agency satisfaction and operational efficiency across supported departments

Results

Shift focus toward strategic innovation including mobile access, remote workforce support, and advanced data and insights.

Provide a cloud migration option to host and manage OnBase in The DataBank Cloud with upgrades, monitoring, and compliance controls.

Continue scaling Managed Services to support more agencies and new OnBase capabilities.

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Learn how the Arizona county partnered with DataBank to address a critical challenge and deliver measurable results. This case study provides a clear overview of the problem, the solution, and result.

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