Consolidated four separate physical networks into a single unified town-wide network
Consolidated four isolated data centers into two fully redundant data centers
Replaced 78 physical servers with a single virtualized server farms with shared storage area network
Replaced four separate physical firewalls and perimeter security approaches with a single, virtualized security appliance
Deployed new state of the art backup and restore appliances and software
Installed wireless capabilities into 10 schools and all municipal buildings
Upgraded Internet connectivity from 50mbps to 2gbps. Upgraded interbuilding connectivity from 1gbps to 20gbps
Upgraded internal networking topology to support new generation PoE (power over Ethernet devices) such as phones, access points, intercoms, etc.
Installed Epson short throw interactive projectors in all high school and middle school buildings replacing expensive “smart board” type technologies
Moved town and schools from an unpredictable personal computer refresh cycle to a standard four year replacement based on leasing. Deployed over 2500 new computers
Deployed 1500+ tablets for student use
Replaced expensive, traditional phone technology with new digital VoIP (Voice over IP) technology in the administrative spaces of all schools
Replaced all analog faxes with digital faxing technology
Managed all technology planning and installation at new Bancroft School and Cormier Youth Center
Converted all real estate tax building from aging, legacy system to centralized MUNIS control
Deployed Viewpermit, citizen self-service on-line permitting system
Supported PARCC on-line testing in schools
In Process
Continuing progress on our 1:1 iAndover student device initiative – now covering grades 4-10. Deployed over 1500 student Chromebooks
Replaced all municipal analog phones with new VoIP phones
Extending new Unified Communications capabilities to all mobile devices
Upgrading all elementary school projectors
Replacing failed power infrastructure with new networked power maintenance and monitoring software
Supporting conversion from analog camera surveillance technology to fully digital technology
Development of new web platform for Municipal and School web sites
Significant upgrades to GIS capabilities
Converting water billing system to quarterly billing
Future Projects
Completing deployment of our 1:1 initiative to all K-12 students. Anticipate deploying an additional 2000 devices
Installing VoIP handsets in all classrooms
Replacing existing analog intercom systems with new digital unified communications speakers
Deploying new unified communications software to improve communications during emergency situations
Video conferencing to support remote board participation, improved collaboration and distance learning
Transition to digitized record keeping
Development of integrated analytic data warehouse and municipal dashboards
Printer consolidation to reduce overall printing costs