Sheriff Proceeding With New Roofs, New Network Equipment And New Locks At Silverdale Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - by Joseph Dycus
Layout of Silverdale complex The Hamilton County Commission discussed several topics pertaining to the Sheriff’s Office during their Wednesday morning meeting, including repairing and replacing roofs.
Garland/DBS, Inc. had a bid of $768,667 for replacing roofs at the facility that was recently taken back by the Sheriff s Office from a private firm.
Using a Powerpoint map of Silverdale, Sheriff Jim Hammond showed the County Commission which roofs needed to be fixed.
“Charlie Building and Echo Building are the two we’re talking about being replaced now,” Sheriff Hammond said.
Tucson Builds Public-Private Partnership to Expand Connectivity
Officials in Tucson, Ariz., are working on an ambitious community wireless program to expand connectivity for teleworkers and virtual students. The pandemic has helped highlight glaring gaps in digital equity.
Expanding Internet access for those without reliable service remains a daunting logistical obstacle for many cities across the country.
To help close this digital divide, Insight Enterprises recently announced a partnership with the city of Tucson, Ariz., where more than 32,000 homes still lack reliable Internet access needed for things like remote work and virtual learning.
When the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the need to bolster connectivity last year, city leaders began discussing a city Wi-Fi expansion plan. Tucson city officials voted in August 2020 to use $4.4 million of federal CARES Act funds for its Community Wireless Program, which aims to provide service and routers to eligible residents.
Insight Public Sector to Host Forum on Educational Technology for Remote Education
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Insight Public Sector’s discussion forum will help educational organizations find solutions for their EdTech and remote education challenges
The rapid requirement for distance learning put a spotlight on EdTech and left many with questions about what the future may hold. Insight Public Sector s EdTEch Forum provides an opportunity to ask questions, discuss best practices, and find answers. NEW YORK (PRWEB) December 11, 2020 Tuesday December 15th, Insight Public Sector will host a virtual EdTech Discussion Forum. This roundtable discussion is open to all IT decision makers, end-users, and others interested in the education field who want to learn more about using education technology for distance learning in response to today’s COVID-19 pandemic. The EdTEch Forum will allow educators and administrators to connect