Network-Information Systems Manager:
Russ Halsey
Phone: (614) 559-4285
Email: rhalsey@bexley.org
The City's Technology Office manages the global technology for the city. This office addresses:
The major communication systems for the city:
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the central Telephone systems of the main and north campuses (Recreation),
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the mobile phone collection,
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the Police Department radio tower,
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the computer based Internet and email system,
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five centralized printer-scanner fax-servers, and
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the Internet-based web system.
Cabling Systems: core connections to data utilities: Time Warner cable TV, Internet, and AT&T telephone service, and core fiber-optic connections between each city building and the network wiring that spans each floor of each building.
Workstation Systems: desktop workstations and centralized printer-faxers-copiers
The Technology office spearheads the effective use of computers. The Technology office evaluates and develops development programs for the staff that are comprised of in-house and external training.
The Technology office continues to evaluate current and future technologies. In addition, they partner with other cities to study new developments and applications of technology. Potential projects include: community-wide WiFi systems, advanced Homeland Security systems, and advanced internal software applications, and advanced Internet-base applications.
The Bexley Technology Commission is comprised of 21 volunteers and residents of the community that offer their experience and interest in the use of technology in the community. This commission evaluates current and emerging technologies and their relevance to the community. You're welcome to monitor their explorations and discussions within the Bexley Technology Commission Yahoo Groups Discussion Forum.
