According to budget documents, recent IT improvements carried out by the county include:
- Implementing multifactor authentication to increase security
- Updating and streamlining standard computer configurations within Dell for more efficient purchasing
- Migrating utility services networks to provide more bandwidth at a lower cost
- Migrating SAP servers from the county’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to the Moore Justice Center for increased performance and to aid in further SAP-required upgrades
- Developing a public-facing application for public works to track project milestones
Meanwhile, current tech-related initiatives include:
- Planning, procuring and installing a new county data center in the new EOC
- Continuing SAP upgrades by performing prerequisites for S4 migration
- Implementing countywide mandatory security training
- Upgrading Office 2019 to Office 365 countywide
- Completing a library firewall implementation
As for future technology purchases, the county’s budget lists the following:
- $750,000 for SAP HANA upgrade consulting
- $300,000 for SAP upgrade consulting
- $100,000 for NetApp disk shelf flash
- $16,000 for 16 Dell laptops
- $10,000 for satellite receivers and tuner controllers
- $2,000 for a hybrid phone system
The IT department's total adopted budget for the fiscal year is $8.6 million. More information about the county’s operating and capital budget can be found online.
